HAPPY BATTLE

  All throughout Francis M's carrer, Pia Arroyo-Magalona had been in the bachground as wife and mother to his kids.When Francis M was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia in August last year , it was Pia's strength and fortitude , composure and calmness, that the public got to witness. In TV interviews and in their social networking sites, Pia gave updates on Francis knowing that many Filipinos would want to know how the Man from Manila was.
  Now that her better half is gone, Pia admits that there are still times when she would seek his help on some issues. But she doesn't feel pressure in raising the kids all by herself . She is also keeping herself busy in running the Francis M Clothing Co. or FMMC, the apparel business which Francis started in  2006 . She also plans to put up an educational advocacy even seeing herself teaching someday.
  Maxene Sofia Maria Arroyo Magalona, on the other hand , consciously makes an effort to be a role model to the youth. The 22 year old actress is currently completing her thesis and will hopefully finish her Social Sciences course at the Ateneo de Manila University by yearend. Eventually , Maxene wants to take up master's studies in Education.
  Being the eldest daughter of Francis , Maxene admits that there has always been pressure on her part to keep up with her dad's name and image.
  At present , Pia and Maxene are taking part in advocacies specially close to their hearts. Pia shares that before the rapper passed away, he wanted to wage a battle against cancer by being a spokesperson for those who have leukemia . Wanting to continue his fight , the mother and daughter supported an advocacy against cervical cancer.