Aquino III, in her speech during the the Quezon City Police District's celebration of National Women's Month.
Kris, who was tapped as a guest speaker for the event, uploaded her full speech on her personal blog. She stressed that as "a product woman of courage," she can vouch for the President's sincerity and trustworthiness.
This, amid calls for Aquino to resign following the controversial Mamasapano encounter that claimed the lives of 44 Special Action Forces commandos.
Referring to her brother, Kris said: "The past month has been one of the most difficult and painful in his almost five years as president."
"It was a difficult time for all of us, and there were nights I’d be crying while texting with my Kuya," said Kris, who is the youngest of five children of democracy icons Ninoy and Corazon Aquino.
"Meron akong isang post na nakita, nasa kabaong sya, si PNoy at umiiyak ako—phinoto-shop 'yun from the time our Mom was in Manila Cathedral," she added, referring to the wake of the late former president.
Corazon Aquino, who heeded calls for her to seek presidency after the assassination of Ninoy, succumbed to colon cancer in 2009.
"I told my brother, napakahirap ang manahimik lalo na pag ang mahal mo sa buhay ang winawalanghiya. Simple ang sagot ng Kuya ko, Kristina, 'pag lumabas ang katotohanan, titigil na rin sila," she said.
President Aquino has become the subject of criticism amid allegations that he treated coldly some family members of the Fallen 44 during their private meetings.
Even relatives of the Aquinos -- Corazon's brother Peping Cojuangco and his wife Tingting, both former politicians -- criticized the President for the administration's supposed mishandling of the Mamasapano operation.
Kris continued: "Hindi madali maging bunsong kapatid ng pangulo, mas mahirap kumpara sa panahon na bunsong anak ako ng pangulo. You may ask me why? Because our mother was our strength, our shield, and our protector.
"That’s why I’m here in front of all of you today. Because I am a product of a woman of courage. But just like I text PNoy on his birthday, lahat ng masasakit na salita and personal na pambabatikos hindi ko lang haharapin kung 'di buong tapang kong ipamumukha na hindi nila kami mabubuwag. Pamilya kaming nagmamahalan."
The actress-host emphasized that Aquino, who has put at the forefront of his presidency his fight against corruption, has made true on his promise on his promise.
"Taas nuo, kaya kong ipagmalaki sa lahat, na ang Kuya ko, tapat, maka-tao, hindi mapang abuso, humble, sincere, and above all else trustworthy. Hindi siya perpekto, si Pangulong Noynoy Aquino inalagaan at pinalago ang kaban ng bayan. Walang binulsa," Kris said.
Pointing out that the salaries of policemen have gone up since her brother assumed office, Kris said: "I am also here for the men who have been awarded today, and sana mapaabot ninyo ito, to all the other men in QCPD I am here to remind you to love your mothers kung buhay pa sila, tawagan nyo sila after this ceremony to thank them, because you are what you are today, men of dignity, discipline, and honor because of the love, caring, and nourishing they showered you with."
Kris also shared a light moment as he urged those in the police force to stay faithful to their partners. "If you’re married, please stay faithful. Grabe ang sacrifice nila, ng nga misis ninyo, 'yung worry sa safety niyo, 'yung adjustment sa oras, 'yung pag alaga sa inyo at sa mga kids niyo, and keeping the house running efficiently and happy. Huwag naman dagdagan ang stress kung mambabae pa kayo?"
"To all the wives, please tell them that I said, alagaan nila ang mga sarili nila, Makisig ang kanilang mga asawa, dapat manatiling maganda, sexy, at mapangakit pa rin si misis. Pag alaga ka sa sarili mo, walang dahilan para mag selos pa. Pag day off, gawan niyo naman ng paraan na mag-date kayo."
source: www.abs-cbnnews.com
