Robin Padilla thanks wife Mariel for caring for his mother with dementia

SENATOR Robin Padilla expressed his deep appreciation to his wife, television host Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla, for looking after his mother, veteran actress Eva Cariño, who is battling dementia.

In a Facebook post, Robin shared the challenges his family faces as his mother struggles with the illness.

“Sa sakit na dementia na pinagdadaanan ng aking mahal na Ina, mahirap masundan kung nasan siyang panahon at kung sino ang kausap o kasama niya,” he wrote. “Tanging ang mga INA lamang ang nagkakaintindihan.”

Robin then thanked Mariel for her patience and dedication. “Maraming salamat aking asawa sa inilalaan na panahon sa aking mahal na Ina,” he added.