In 2004, her adoptive father ran for the Philippine presidency against the incumbent, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, but was defeated; he died months later.
Pada 2004, ayah angkatnya maju untuk jabatan presiden Filipina melawan petahana, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, namun kalah; ia meninggal berbulan-bulan kemudian.