Pumanaw ngayong Martes ang kalihim ng Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) na si Susan "Toots" Ople.
Sa isang pahayag, sinabi ni DMW spokesperson Toby Nebrida na pumanaw si Ople kanina dakong 1 p.m.
"It is with great sadness that the Department of Migrant Workers announces the passing of our dearest Secretary Susan “Toots” Ople. Secretary Toots peacefully joined our Creator at around 1 p.m. today, August 22, 2023 surrounded by her family and loved ones," ayon kay Nebrida.
Humiling si Nebrida sa publiko na ipagdasal si Ople at ang naulilang pamilya nito.
"For the meantime, we ask for prayers for the eternal repose of the soul of our dear Sec. Toots. We ask as well for prayers for the Ople family," dagdag niya.
Nitong nakaraang Hulyo, nag-"wellness break" si Ople upang ipagluksa ang pagpanaw dahil sa sakit na cancer ng dalawa niyang nakatatandang mga kapatid na sina dating Hagonoy mayor Felix "Toti" Ople at dating journalist na si Blas Ople Jr.
Sa isang dating panayam, inihayag ni Ople ang pakikipaglaban din niya sa sakit na cancer.
Noong Pebrero 2020, sumailalim siya sa breast cancer surgery.— FRJ, GMA Integrated News
