Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 19) — Actress Ai-Ai delas Alas took to social media to address the issue of Jiro Manio’s arrest after allegedly stabbing a man Saturday.
In an 11-minute video posted on her Instragram page, delas Alas recounted how she helped Manio after the former child actor was found wandering outside the Ninoy Aquino International Airport asking people for food.
She said she had Manio admitted to a rehabilitation facility in Quezon City in 2015 and spent a considerable amount of money to help him get better. Delas Alas also said she got a condo unit after Manio was released from rehab for him and his siblings to stay in.
The actress had Manio readmitted to another rehab facility, this time in Bataan, after several incidents which she said proved he was not well.
Delas Alas said she received word that Manio was smoking marijuana again while still admitted at the Bataan rehabilitation facility.
“Do’n yung time na sabi ko, wala na ‘to. Parang yung pakiramdam ko, lahat ng binuhos kong effort, lahat ng binuhos kong tulong, pangaral, suporta sa pamilya parang natapon na lang ng ganon,” she said.
[Translation: At that time I said, this was hopeless. I felt like all the effort I put in, all the help I gave, all the reminders, the support to his family was just wasted.]
Soon after, Manio said he was leaving rehab and delas Alas admitted to feeling tired about helping him and the two lost touch for about a year and a half.
Delas Alas said she has not heard anything from or about Manio until his arrest Saturday, and expressed sadness over what happened, adding things may have turned out better if Manio had listened to her or had received support from his family.
The actress is now asking for prayers for Manio, hoping he finds the strength to get through his challenges.
