Singer Gigi de Lana recently turned to social media to share a heartfelt tribute to her late mother, Imelda, who passed away after a prolonged battle with cancer. In an Instagram post, Gigi expressed her grief and love, accompanied by poignant photos of her mother and snapshots of their time together.

"Miss na miss kita Mama. Ang hirap, ma. Ang sakit sakit," Gigi wrote, conveying her sense of loss and the pain she is enduring.

She acknowledged the imperfections in their relationship and her own mistakes, but emphasized, "I’m not perfect I made mistakes and I’m sorry. But I am perfect to my mom." This statement highlighted the unconditional love and acceptance between them.

In her post, Gigi also expressed her gratitude for the support her family has received during this difficult time.

"Maraming salamat sa lahat ng nagpunta. And sa lahat ng nag-condolence," she wrote, thanking those who attended the wake and sent their condolences. "It’s okay if 'yung iba hindi nakapunta. Okay lang 'yun. Alam ko mga busy din kayo. Salamat."

The singer's grief was evident as she described the depth of her loss.

"This is very painful. Kasi kami lang dalawa ang magkasama hanggang sa paglaki ko," she noted, underscoring the unique closeness they shared.

"My mom raised me well. Ang sakit lang na hindi ko na maf-feel yakap niya. Pati pagsusuklay niya sa buhok ko. Mahal na mahal ko siya," Gigi concluded, mourning the absence of her mother's physical presence and the intimate, everyday moments they shared.

Gigi had first shared the news of her mother’s passing on May 14, a week after she had asked her fans and followers for prayers for her ailing mother. This plea for support highlighted the importance of her community during such a personal crisis.

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In addition to expressing her grief, Gigi announced that she would be taking a break to process her emotions and recover from the loss.

The post received an outpouring of support from fans and fellow celebrities. Luis Manzano commented, "God bless sa inyo G ❤️," while Melai Cantiveros also offered her condolences with, "Condolence gi."

— By Samantha Prats