David Chua On His Father’s Death: “Sana nabigyan ko siya ng oras”

The father of David Chua passed away

Actor-director David Chua hoped that he would have spent more time with his father Geron Kummer Manilin Jr. who passed away on March 21.

Aside from being an actor, David is also the director behind some of the television shows, including the magazine show of veteran journalist Korina Sanchez. Moreover, David is also focusing on his political career as a councilor aspirant in Manila.

His social media feed is filled with his showbiz and political activities. The actor-director looked so happy in his photos taken in different areas of the capital city of the Philippines. However, just recently, David was filled with grief.

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David Chua confirmed that his father passed away at the age of 70, based on the article in PEP. The actor-director expressed regret about not having enough time with his father.

“Sana nabigyan ko siya ng oras. Sana pinuntahan ko siya para nagkausap kami bago siya namatay,” David said.

The last time they saw each other was in 2002 and they would just contact each other through an online messaging app. With this, he reminded the public not to dwell on hate and just be shocked when the time comes that the person is no longer around.

“Ako, pinakawalan ko yung butas ng oportunidad na napakanipis. Sana pinuntahan ko siya kaysa nakausap ko siya na isa nang bangkay,” he admitted.

David shared that when he learned about his father’s death, he immediately went to the hospital and funeral home. He paid the expenses.

At the funeral home, he asked for a moment with his father. “Kinausap ko ang tatay ko, hinawakan ko ang ulo niya. Kinausap ko siya sa isip ko. Sabi ko, rest in peace. Pinapatawad ko na siya, sana ganoon din siya sa akin although may pagkukulang siya,” he shared.
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David grew up without his father by his side. The actor-director also said sorry to his father because he was not able to visit him when he was alive.

He admitted that after that moment, he found closure and felt a certain ease in his heart. When asked if she did not try to reconnect with his estranged father, David Chua said that he did not.

The actor-director shared that he could not relate to his father and that they would not jive because the latter believed that Andres Bonifacio and Jose Rizal are his friends, and he believed in UFO. “Paano ka naman makaka-relate sa ganoong klase ng usapan, kung ganoon ang conversation ninyo? Tapos English speaking pa siya, e, hindi naman ako ma-English,” David explained.