Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s sister, Jocelyn Duterte-Villarica, passed away on September 29, 2023.
In a Facebook post shared by Sen. Christopher ‘Bong’ Go, the former chief executive was seen mourning his sister, who actively supported her brother on social media during his administration.
“Personal na nagtungo si Senator Bong Go kasama si Tatay Digong sa bahay ng kanyang yumaong kapatid sa Cavite. Nakasama ni Ma’am Jocelyn ang kanyang anak na si Bambino, si Vince, nurse at iba pang mga kasama nila sa bahay sa mga huling sandali nito,” Go said.
It can be recalled that Mrs. Duterte-Villarica became one of the active supporters of the former President on social media.
One of her notable posts was when she defended her brother from Regine Velasquez when the singer criticized the former President for his remarks against celebrities.
“Lahat ng mga “laos” na artista ginagamit si PRRD para sumikat! Huwag ng makialam sa politika, uso naman sa inyo paglaos na ang career, mag-ambisyon na sa politika!” said Villarica.
“Halos lahat ng artista pumasok sa politika, wala talagang alam at dinadaan lang sa kanilang celebrity status, at popularidad. Gusto na ng taong-bayan magbago, maawa kayo sa bayan. Kung wala naman talaga kayong magawa na mabuti dahil hindi naman kayo qualified, hindi ko nilalalahat!” she added.
Villarica also didn’t involve herself in the job of her brother.