/Dela Cruz Arlyn Facebook Account
MANILA, Philippines — Journalist-filmmaker Arlyn dela Cruz passed away due to colon cancer, her daughters confirmed on Monday.
“Earlier today, our mother passed away after six years of battling colon cancer,” her daughters Katrina Greta and Dominique said in a Facebook post.
“During those years, she has produced, written and directed several films, had two art exhibits and continued her relentless pursuit for the truth,” they added.
According to her daughters, dela Cruz’s colon cancer was not a hindrance to enjoying life.
“The disease did not conquer her zest for life and adventure; and she approached every new day armed with her razor-sharp wit and creativity,” they said.
They added: “We thank everyone who has sent thoughts and prayers our way. We will share details of her wake as soon as they are finalized.”
In June 2019, dela Cruz suffered a stroke.
READ: Lessons from a stroke
Dela Cruz was the director of the award-winning Maratabat, a film that depicts the clash of political clans in Mindanao.
READ: Arlyn dela Cruz’s ‘Maratabat’ wins best int’l film award
She is also known for her films Tibak and Immaculada, A Mother’s Love.
READ: Arlyn dela Cruz: Joma asked me to do movie about his life, student activism
Aside from working in the film industry, Dela Cruz was also a news director for Radyo Inquirer.