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Philippine TV host Kris Aquino has miscarriage

The daughter of former Philippine president and democracy icon Corazon Aquino suffered a miscarriage one day after announcing to the world that her mother was battling colon cancer, officials said yesterday.

Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, who had a falling out with the Aquinos over political differences, offered her prayers for Kris Aquino as well as her 75-year-old mother.

``The president prays for Kris, especially owing to the fact that she campaigned for her in the 2004 elections,'' presidential aide Cerge Remonde said.

Local media reported that Kris Aquino, 37, a mother of two and a popular television host, was seven weeks pregnant when she had a miscarriage on Tuesday, a day after she and her brother, a senator, read a statement on TV saying their mother had colon cancer.

The former president has started treatment, but no details have been made available. Her family has asked the media to respect their privacy.

Roman Catholic bishops and political leaders have offered prayers for Corazon Aquino's recovery and several masses were held throughout the country.

In a text message to the Philippine Daily Inquirer, Kris Aquino said: "I feel this [miscarriage] is God's way to ensure that I can take care of my Mom."
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