
Former Idol sa Kusina host Bettinna Carlos took to Instagram last week to pay tribute to her Kuya Borgie who passed away.
Bettinna has been vocal in the past about the unique setup of her family and shared on her vlog (mummybites.com) that she and siblings Ali and Angelo are her dad's second family.
The TV host stated then, “So to get the facts straight, we are a total of 8 children, care of Papa. It's Ate Kat, Ate Caress, Kuya Borgy/Martin, Me, Angelo, King, Ali and Clinton. Angelo, Ali and I are from the “second” family and that makes us the 'half siblings.' Want to know what's AMAZING - amazingly modern, if I may say?”
“Our 'whole' siblings, even Papa, NEVER made us feel that we are just the second - second family, second priority. Perhaps this is why I am overflowing with love and gratitude and excitement sharing with you our family setup.”
But on her post last April 28, Bettinna confirmed the sad news that her Kuya Borgie has died.0
She wrote, “The kuya I have but never really had. I didn't have the privilege of growing up with you nor get to know you personally, Kuya Borgie. But I had a glimpse of you, a picture of who you are based on stories your friends, cousins and our siblings told about how you were: fun, funny, sweet, responsible, pogi-pinakapogi sa lahat ng magkakapatid.”
Bettinna continued, “Above all good and obedient. You did all that was asked of you. You were faithful to complete all tasks given to you. You never complained. You bore so many responsibilities yet never burdened anyone. Until the end.
“Rest well, Kuya. You can now lay your guards down. You are safe there. No need to protect or take care of anyone. Pwede ka na magpa-baby jan kay Papa God.
“See you in heaven, Kuya. I look forward to seeing you again knowing that there I will know you so well, in a way I never knew you on this side of life.”
Several netizens offered their condolences to Bettinna's family including former basketball-cager-turned coach Renren Ritualo.
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