Her Story
On May 4, a Taiwanese TV news
featured a story about very sick 74 year old elderly Filipina named LUCIA R.
CADIZ CHEN (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozTprAgz42Q). She has terminal breast cancer, and ovarian cancer as
well.
We are calling on the relatives of
Grandma Lucia. Please coordinate with Mr. Carlito Marquez of the Manila
Economic Cultural Office (MECO,
Manila). Or Ms. Gina Lin of MECO, Taipei.
Some names of relatives found in
her personal belongings include: AMANDA R. CADIZ, PACENCIA R. CADIZ and CRISTY
R. CADIZ. However, we are not able to identify them from the photos found in
her possession.
MECO, Manila
7F Trafalgar Plaza
105 H.V. de la Cost St, Salcedo
Village, Makati City 1200, Philippines
Phone: 848-3796 to 97
Fax: 848-3799
Contact Person: Carlito Marquez
MECO, Taipei
Contact Person: Ms. Gina Lin
Phone: 0911572032
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| File Photo of the Young Lucia R. Cadiz Chen |
Personal Background
Grandma Lucia was born on Mar 2,
1940 at Garcia Hernandez Bohol. She was 42 years old when she married Mr. CHEN,
JIN YEN, a Taiwanese. Grandma Lucia has been living in Taiwan for the past 30
years. However, she never applied for Taiwanese citizenship. Her husband, CHEN
JIN YEN passed away 7 years ago.
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| Lucia R. Cadiz and Chen Jin Yen Nuptial in Taiwan |
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| Copy of Grandma Lucia's Cancelled Passports. Inspite of her being married to a Taiwanese National, Grandma Lucia never applied for Taiwanese Citizenship |
Alone in Taiwan – No known relatives nor friends
Grandma Lucia lives alone in her house.
She has no source of income for the past years. At one point, her water supply
was cut off for none payment of her
water bills.
Her husband left her with some
money, as shown from the bank book found in her house by social workers. There
was a considerable withdrawal in 2011. They are trying to investigate, who made
the withdrawal.
In addition, they also tried to
check the ownership of the condo unit, where she lives. It is assumed that it’s
their conjugal property. Unfortunately,
her name is not listed on the title.
When asked whether or not she wants
to go back to the Philippines, Grandma Lucia always replies that she wants to
stay in Taiwan, and that Taiwan is now her home. In addition, she says that she
doesn’t want to burden her relatives in the Philippines.
Let’s HELP MECO
There are no known relatives or
friends of Grandma Lucia in Taiwan. MECO has to find ways to find her next of
kin, in the Philippines, in order to properly decide how to dispose of her
belongings; and more importantly, how to handle her remains, if she doesn’t survive her illness.
MECO has already coordinated with
the Office of the Mayor of Garcia Hernandez, Bohol to find the relatives of
Grandma Lucia. They are trying to check possible leads from the addresses on
the letters found in her possession. But no luck yet. We hope the good Mayor of
Garcia Hernandez, Bohol can help expedite things.
Should Grandma Lucia’s immediate
family member or relative be found, MECO can shoulder the relative’s plane fare
to Taiwan. Otherwise, if the relative is not willing, or not able to go to
Taiwan, the relative can simply execute a Special Power of Attorney for MECO,
Taipei to instruct them on the above issues.
Recognize Anybody from these Photographs?
If you happen to recognize anyone or anything from these photographs, kindly give Mr. Carlito Marquez of MECO, Manila a call. Any information that can lead us to the relatives of Grandma Lucia will be greatly appreciated. |
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| Do you know the letter writer "Amanda R. Cadiz"? |
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| How about "Cristy R. Cadiz" of Muntinlupa? Or perhaps "Paciencia R. Cadiz" of Bo. Tanyag? |
Please share this message. Thank
you.
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QV Speaks
I used to serve as Pastoral Assistant for Migrants, and as
the Secretary of Bishop Liu Hsien Tang at the Hsinchu Diocese, Taiwan,
R.O.C.
I recently received a message from a colleague (Ms. Gina Lin
of MECO, Taipei), asking if I remember
or if I know a certain LUCIA R. CADIZ-CHEN, who used to attend masses at one of
the Catholic churches within the Diocese.
In this regard, I’ve volunteered to help find the relatives
of Grandma Lucia by posting Ms. Lin’s message and attachment photos online.
