Former DILG Usec Martin Diño battles stage 4 cancer, says daughter Liza Diño
Ex DILG Usec. Martin Dino with Liza Dino. Image courtesy of Facebook/Liza Dino.
Martin Dino, former undersecretary of the interior and local government, is battling stage 4 cancer, according to his daughter, Liza Dino-Seguerra, former president of the Film Development Council of the Philippines.
On Facebook, Dino-Seguerra shared two pictures with his father – one showing him half-bald and another showing his hair growing back.
“From this to this,” read Dino-Seguerra’s caption. “So yes, my father is fighting the big C (Stage 4), but we will not let ourselves be defeated.” However, he did not reveal what type of cancer his father had.
The former officer’s daughter said it has been a year since she learned about Dino’s illness and the situation has been challenging for the whole family.
“I just realized that it has been a year now since we learned he was ill and while it has been difficult for our family, we are inspired by our father’s determination and fighting spirit. Ang Deminya Vedna Gastong Govin. ang dami nya pang gustong sampayat and I know nag sya dahil gusto nyang malikal sa public service (He wants to do more. He wants to help more people, and I know he’s just gathering his strength Because he still wants to return to public service),” he said.
Looking back at the challenges she faces now, Dino-Seguerra said she is grateful for every little thing and every opportunity she has been given in the past.
“I just realized that when challenges like this come your way, you can be grateful to be able to live just one more day; He said, “There is no big cost to be happy because you recognize the value of small things in life.”
For one, she said the fact that her dad is already growing his hair back is something to be thankful for.
“I am very happy to see you happy father. your hair! Oh god, it’s back. You are looking good! I am very proud of you. And look at that smile. Never lose the charm. Jusco, Kaya Guapo Pa Rin!!! Ang tapang mo papa. Basta laban tayo. Nandito Kami is a lot of fun! (You never lost your charm. You are still so beautiful! You are brave. Let’s just fight, we are right here behind you). Love you!” she said.
Prior to serving as DILG Undersecretary under the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte, Dino was the former chairman of the Subic Bay Maritime Authority (SBMA). He also headed the Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) after serving as barangay president in Quezon City for 13 years.
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Former DILG Usec. Martin Dino with Liza Dino. Image courtesy of Facebook / Liza Diu00f1o.
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Former Undersecretary of the Interior and Local Government, Martin Diu00f1o, is battling stage 4 cancer, according to her daughter, former president of the Film Development Council of the Philippines, Liza Diu00f1o-Seguerra.
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On Facebook, Diu00f1o-Seguerra shared two photos with her father u2014 one where he had a semi-bald appearance and another where his hair appeared to be growing back.
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"From this to this," read Diu00f1o-Seguerra's caption. "So yes, my dad is fighting the big C (Stage 4), but we're not going to let ourselves be beaten." However, she did not specify what type of cancer his father has.
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The former official's daughter said it has been a year since they found out about Diu00f1o's illness, and the situation has been challenging for the whole family.
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u201cI just realized it has now been a year since we discovered he is ill and while it has been difficult for our family, we are inspired by my father's determination and fighting spirit. Ang daminya pang gustong gawin. Ang dami nya pang gustong matulungan and i know nagpapalakas sya dahil gusto nyang bumalik sa public service (He wants to do more. He wants to help more people, and I know he is just gathering his strength, because he still wants to return to public service),u201d she said.
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Looking at the challenges they face now, Diu00f1o-Seguerra said she is grateful for every little thing and every opportunity they have been given in the past.
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u201cI just realized that when challenges like these come your way, you can only be thankful for being able to live another day; that being happy doesn't cost that much because you recognize the value of the little things in life," she said.
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For one, she said the fact that her dad is already growing his hair back was something to be thankful for.
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"I'm so glad to see you happy daddy. Your hair! Omg, it's back. You look good! I am so proud of you. And look at that smile. Never nawala ang charm. Jusko, kaya guapo pa rin!!! Ang tapang mo papa. Basta laban tayo. Nandito kami is so much fun! (You never lost your charm. You're still so handsome! You're brave. Let's just fight, we're right here behind you). Love you!" she said.
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Before serving as DILG undersecretary under the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte, Diu00f1o was the former chairman of the Subic Bay Maritime Authority (SBMA). He also chaired Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) after serving as Barangay Chairman in Quezon City for 13 years.
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