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Duterte mourns sis Jocelyn’s passing

Lade Jean Kabagani · Oct 1, 2023, 12:31 AM

Accompanied by Senator Bong Go, an emotional former president Rodrigo R. Duterte visits the remains of his sister, Jocelyn Duterte-Villarica, who passed away at her home in Cavite on Friday. In her final moments, the former president’s sister was with her two sons, Bambino and Vince. | PHOTOGRAPH courtesy of SBG

Former President Rodrigo Duterte's sister, Jocelyn Duterte-Villarica, passed away on 29 September.

The sad news was shared by Senator Christopher Bong Go on his social media page on the same day. Go accompanied Duterte to visit Jocelyn's house.

Digong in Cavite

"Senator Bong Go and Tatay Digong personally went to Jocelyn's home in Cavite," read Go's Facebook page message.

"Ma'am Jocelyn was with her child Bambino, Vince, nurse, and other companions in her home during her final moments," the post read.