Sue Ramirez mourns passing of mom Chit Dodd
Actress Sue Ramirez is mourning the death of her mother, Concepcion 'Chit' Dodd, a prominent labor leader. Tributes have poured in, including from her ex-boyfriend Javi Benitez, who highlighted Dodd's dedication to Filipino workers.
Why it matters
The passing of a notable labor advocate and the public response from high-profile figures highlights the intersection of celebrity culture and social activism in the Philippines.
<p>Sue Ramirez is mourning her mother, Concepcion "Chit" Dodd, who passed away on Monday, August 17.</p><p>In a now-expired Instagram Story, the actress shared a photo with her mom.</p><p>"Mahal na mahal na mahal kita," Sue wrote with a white heart.</p><p>Another Story showed her inside a car while it was raining.</p><p>"Kasabay kong umiyak ang langit," Sue said with a broken heart emoji.</p><p>Sue's ex-boyfriend, Negros Occidental Third District Representative Javi Benitez, posted a tribute on his Facebook page.</p><p>Javi shared a screenshot of Chit's message, showing her holding a bouquet of flowers.</p><p>"This is how I will remember Mommy Chit... flowers in her arms, that radiant smile, beautiful and completely herself," he wrote.</p><p>"Make no mistake, she was not soft. She had strong opinions and stronger principles, and she fought for the Filipino worker like it was personal.
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