Vilma Santos defends son Luis Manzano over alleged investment scam
Truly, what they say about how mothers hurt as much or more when their children suffer is true. Well, look no further than Filipino icon Vilma Santos when it comes to the accusations being thrown at her son, Luis Manzano.
After he figured in an alleged investment scam, just last week, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) secured a subpoena for Luis.
In a recent interview with Boy Abunda, Ate V broke down when asked about the current controversy involving her eldest child.
“It’s not easy. I am sorry. It’s not easy. Mahirap din kasi kung minsan it’s your job to do good, to show people that you’re comfortable but deep inside you are hurting,” Vilma said.
She continued, “And the only thing I can say is I know my son. Ang anak ko ay tumutulong, hindi nanloloko. Kaya ‘yung mga nagsasalita at naghuhusga sa kanya, dahan-dahan lang kayo. Walang ibang nakakakilala sa anak ko kung hindi ako. And I know he is such a good person.”
“At this point it’s just asking for guidance, not even for myself but for my children. Ako na lang, huwag lang ang anak ko, ako na lang,” she cried, seemingly calling for the help of her God.
Thereafter, she asked for prayer from her friends, “I am fine. It’s just it’s not easy. It’s not easy. At this point in time to all my friends and sa lahat ng mga kaibigan ko just prayers because I know my son, lalagpas din ito because I know him. I know my son,” Vilma said.
Of course, she addressed her son, assuring him that he will be fine. Many people love him and “the truth will prevail,” Vilma said. “Alam ng mga tao ‘yan. Tumutulong ka, anak, hindi ka nanloloko and I love you. I love you, Lucky.”
