Jorrybell Agoto’s family seeks gov’t aid amid ‘Filipiñana’ actress’ cancer battle

The family of “Filipiñana” star Jorrybell Agoto has appealed to government officials for financial assistance as she remains in critical condition while battling lymphoma, a type of cancer.

In a recent social media post, Agoto’s sibling Jed asked for help from President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., Sen. Imee Marcos, and Ilocos Norte 1st District Rep. Sandro Marcos, noting that the actress and the three officials hail from Sarrat, Ilocos Norte.

“Sir PBBM, Ma’am Imee, at Cong. Sandro, kapwa anak po ng Sarrat ang kapatid ko. Sobrang proud kami sa kanya kasi siya yung bida sa ‘Filipiñana,’ yung official entry ng Pilipinas para sa Oscars next year. Dinala niya yung pangalan ng bansa at ng bayan natin sa world stage, pero ngayon, siya naman yung lumalaban para sa sarili niyang buhay,” read the post.

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Jed said Agoto is currently confined at the Critical Care Unit (CCU) of St. Luke’s Medical Center, where she is receiving treatment for lymphoma.

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The sibling said Agoto was returned to the CCU for closer monitoring due to complications as her blood pressure dropped significantly and she was experiencing severe pain.

Agoto underwent surgery to have bilateral Blake drains inserted into her lungs after fluid was detected in both. Three tumors were also found in her left lung, Jed added.

“Bilang kapatid, ang hirap-hirap panoorin na ganito yung sitwasyon niya. Siya ang breadwinner namin at senior citizen na rin ang magulang namin. Nahihirapan na po kami sa araw-araw na running bill sa CCU, procedures, at mga gamot,” continued the post.

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Jed once appealed for help from the government officials and concerned netizens as he shared the details of where they can send their monetary donations.

“Gusto pa naming bigyan si ate ng chance na lumaban at gumaling,” concluded the post. 

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Agoto stars in “Filipiñana,” directed by Rafael Manuel, which was selected as the Philippines’ official entry to the 98th Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film.

The film follows a young woman working as a tee girl at an exclusive golf club whose encounter with the club’s powerful owner leads her to confront the inequalities surrounding her. /edv