MANILA — Actress and television host Kris Aquino is set to return to the Philippines after spending years in California undergoing treatment for her autoimmune diseases.
In an Instagram post on Thursday afternoon, Aquino shared that she made the decision to come home in preparation for her second round of immunosuppressant infusions.
“The reason I decided to go home is because I need to start my second immunosuppressant infusions in 2-3 weeks (it’s a gentler term for chemotherapy). Emotionally, I need the encouragement and unwavering faith my sisters & cousins, closest friends, and trusted team of doctors can provide… Sadly, what was the battle to improve my health is now the struggle to protect my vital organs. This is now the fight of my life,” Aquino said.
Aquino will be flying back to the Philippines with her son Bimby, whom she considers her greatest blessing and source of strength.
“There are so many I wish to thank, our OC friends who became our adoptive family, the @flypal team, my two Fil-Am close friends Dr. Henry and Dr. Titus, and my Dr. MP, my three best friends @michaelleyva_, @lenalonte, and @annebinay (Kuya Josh is staying with Anne for a few more weeks), my Fil-Am nurses (Mike, Cara, Patricia) and my source of strength, and God’s biggest blessing, my Bimby. They are flying home with me. A longer gratitude post when we get home. Bawal sumuko. Tuloy po ang #Laban,” Aquino added.
Fans, netizens, and fellow celebrities have expressed excitement over Aquino’s upcoming return to the Philippines.
In an earlier interview, Aquino’s son Bimby hinted that his mother might return for good in September or October.
Last June, Aquino also revealed that she had a new romance with a Makati-based doctor who has given her more confidence to return home.
“He’s part of the reason why I’m confident I can go home because I know there’s someone who will help take care of me,” Aquino shared.