Fedelina: A Stolen Life (Full Documentary) | ABS-CBN News

Presented by ABS-CBN DocuCentral, the documentary tells the heartbreaking story of Fedelina Lugasan, a Filipina who was enslaved by her employer's family for 65 years before being rescued in 2018 at the age of 83.
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[@charleyyap9123]

After watching this video, I think I have found my new purpose. I am a lawyer in the Philippines currently based in Ontario. Hopefully, one day, I will be an instrument in helping people like Fedelina. Although I hope na wala ng Filipino that is being trafficked.

[@alexajane191]

yes pls.

[@lombreshoko3383]

Naiinis ako sa family hindi an lang pumunta sa radio like Jessica soho..ngayon may PASALI SALITA PA HYZZZZZZZ ang saya dahil naka TRAVEL HA HA HA 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@chepyB]

yes po. God bless you!

[@airavaldezzz]

God bless po🙏🏻❤

[@marceloamericanbully9345]

Same. I am novice lawyer in the Philippines. Hoping that I will be able to serve victims of human trafficking

[@jacdgzmn]

This need to be a movie. Just watching this documentary already made me cry many times. She chose to forgive the people who stole her whole life.

[@bububnagabmil]

I couldn't agree more. It's gonna be a tear jerking movie.

[@debbiepedrera5056]

True 😢

[@erbillz9739]

Agree.

[@shennarhanemaribao1178]

She had lived a very saintly life. Rest in Peace Nanay. You are an inspiration.

[@maryanncastro1953]

Unfortunately Nanay Fedelina died due to Covid. I was fortunate enough to have met her here in Los Angeles, she was very gentle, loving & good soul.❤

[@mjdin4705]

Kawawa naman. Kaunting panahon lang nya naranasan ang kalayaan sa matagal na panahon na syay parang nakakulong.

[@talisay2942]

😢😢😢true​@@mjdin4705

[@user-zl1bc6ps4x]

❤❤❤ grabe dn ung buti ng puso nya walang galit sa puso nya...❤❤❤

[@rianncruz1611]

😭😭😭💔

[@ednas207]

Omg 😭😭😭

[@annamariesantillan9196]

A classic case of Stockholm syndrome and resilience. Nanay Fedelina showed us the true meaning of forgiveness and unconditional love to one's lifelong tormentor.

[@oakkblackbird]

Not really "Stockholm Syndrome" because had she "known" that she can leave without repercussions, she would have done that a long time ago. Unfortunately, the trafficker took advantage of Nanay's ignorance..

[@benjhernandez9016]

In the end, she was very forgiving. She showed kindness instead of vengeance to the person who trafficked and maltreated her for most of her life. I personally cannot do what she did. Rest in Heaven, Nanay Fedelina.

[@joseantoniorodriguez-morel2978]

My question is... Where is the remainder of the family Cox? Say their names! It is impossible they didn't know what was going on. All I read is that they don't want to talk to the reporters or the newspapers. These accomplices should be exposed. They don't deserve to walk out like nothing happened. This family should be held accountable for their actions, for supporting such a horrible behavior for decades, and saying nothing, and treating Fedelina in such inhumane way. Rest in peace, Lola Fedelina!

[@MakeAloha-fk4bw]

Whats the name of her abusive trafficker? Name them

[@Chromium6plus]

True! There can only be closure if these abusers are named! Unless the one who made this documentary explains the reason why.

[@mothercindy6522]

The trafficker is Benedicta Cox

[@joseantoniorodriguez-morel2978]

@@mothercindy6522 Yes, it was mentioned there, but also, there are other people from her family that were mentioned without names, and according to one of the newspapers, they are declining to comment anything further. What is ironic is that their names are not shown anywhere whatsoever, and I think it is fair these people are held accountable as well.

[@BarbatosJam]

sadly there are people who are just pure evil. 😢

[@rayusaki88]

Spoiler alert ‼️ guaranteed to make you cry if you have a heart ❤️ so don’t watch until you have some tissue/ napkins. Nanay Fedelina is an epitome of courage and forgiveness. She may be gone, but her good deeds will be remembered. I would love to see a movie adaptation of her story because I think that would pave way for raising awareness of human trafficking not just for Filipinos around the world, but also citizens of other countries all over the world, and also as tribute to her one of a kind life story. Well done to all who helped her, to the PWC team, the FBI, the Philippine consulate and others, the nursing care facility, and to her own family who made her happy, felt loved and cared for before her untimely demise.

[@vikikay74]

i cant even pass 3.32 minutes

[@Casanova731]

Yes agree..it would be a nice movie for sure😢😢😢

[@manuelgarcia8447]

A true story of hope and forgiveness,may this story be the light of other Filipinos abroad to fight for the human rights

[@MrTjuan]

Her family should consider filing a lawsuit against the relatives of Ms. Cox. Just wondering if the children of Ms. Cox and subsequently their own children have no idea what is going on.

[@saharagarnica4218]

Thank you to everyone who helped her in so many ways. Her freedom may have been short but she was filled with so much love. She showed us what pure love is. Thank you Nanay Fedelina! You are God's loving gift to all of us!

[@momshiejovychannel]

Nanay Fedelina is a Saint 😭😭😭 She had a pure heart Yung pagdalaw niya sa grave ng mga umapi sa kanya grabe ang heart ni Nanay ❤️ RIP po Nanay 😢❤

[@lenztaps8973]

A beautiful story of forgiveness from a truly beautiful person, Ma'am Fedelina Lugasan.

[@jhonnicholasnathanielheap9095]

Iyak ako ng iyak.. You have a good heart nanay.. God bless you. May you have good health always... Masakit but in the end napakasaya

[@gerniesilvestre5988]

4r😢😢

[@ofwhkjourney]

Ang sakit sa dibdib😢

[@shanesardido8212]

Grabe iyak ko 😢

[@reghdelosreyes6416]

Sorry po nagulat Ako nklgay Kasi 65 yrs mula Nung nging slave sya s family n un s US. Anyway, sana po this docu will help many people to open their eyes to be aware about human trafficking

[@EonniSandy]

Not one person in that four generation of family ever thought of doing the right thing, so sad and soooo evil!

[@nancypanogadia3430]

Kudos to the filipino community there in L.A., USA. You have done a great job to our fellow filipinos. Fedelina is blessed and you are a blessing to her. She has a forgiving heart despite what happened to her for that long years of sufferrings. She is the best example of a strong, kind, courageous and resilient person. Though she's gone she will never be forgotten. Surely fedelina is in God's hand in heaven enjoying a more joyous life. Godbless !❤

[@franciscagunda1911]

Salute tlaga!wala na yatang ganyang tao ngayon…kahit ako hnd ko kaya yan maam Adelina

[@kayevillamer]

Shedding tears all throughout watching this documentary 😭😭😭 I think nanay Fedelina had a "stockholm syndrome" where a victim developed a psychological bond with the captor. Nevertheless, we can all learn from nanay's strong resilience and kind heartedness. Thank you sa nurse na nakapansin na there was something wrong, FBI, social services, and the whole Filipino community who fought for nanay's freedom to live the wonderful life she deserves and got to see her family before she passed. Rest in Peace eternally, nanay Fedelina. Thank you, ABS-CBN for this documentary!!! Grabe ang puso ko 😢💔

[@maryannramos9196]

The case of this brave phenomenal woman leaves me in two pieces: inspired and more determined. Thank you for your pure heart Nanay Fedelina. You are one in a million kind of a human being.

[@Flickr-xm4jm]

RIP nanay Fedelina. You are in the paradise of heaven with our Almighty God. ❤

[@marrita2007]

Was moved by the story. I realized that my aunt in the US might had the same case, coz she was brought to US by a family from the Middle East who never processed her papers. She considered herself TNT (undocumented) for years till she had the chance to process her documents on her own till she obtained citizenship. It's only now that I have become aware after watching this documentary. Many thanks to this program of ABS. God bless!

[@titameck1353]

So much pain..in tears n grieve...a beautiful...kind-hearted "lola Fedelina"thought it was just normal to be treated rudely all her life with no complaines..she didnt hve the chance to know her rights..as a human..and even aftr she was rescued n faced her traffiker at court..instead being put behind the bars...she forgave...shows her longlife loyalty...My big respect to you po...u must be an Angel...on earth n now so in heaven..now u are free n everlasting happiness up there...❤❤❤❤

[@jkeeoohhh6836]

This bring me a lot tears more than any soap opera out there. RIP Nanay Fedelina, you are a true hero. To all the Filipino community that has helped Nanay Fedelina in LA, may you continue to be blessed so that you can helped more of our Filipino workers there who maybe facing the same situation. I am very proud of all of you and thank you for not giving up on checking and helping Nanay Fedelina despite that she has refused to open up the first time you reached out to her. Thank you sa Tyaga at pagsubaybay nyo sa kanya. If only I am based in LA, I would like to help too as volunteer or in any possible way that I can be of help. I just realized that this is what I am passionate about...helping people and the community. God bless you all for all the things you've done.❤

[@nursedaffodil]

This is so heartbreaking but at the same time very inspiring. She was enslaved by a Filipino family but was saved by another Filipinos who became her family. 🤍🤍🤍

[@lawrencebarrel4277]

Grabe iyak ko habang nanonood😢rest in peace nanay Fedelina❤

[@noy.sulober]

This is almost like a film. Very good approach in story telling and documentary film making. Very different from the raw documentaries from GMA, which I also really like.

[@Sung_go_vlog]

It's not what station showed or film a story,it's who the editor and who is the director😊 haha alisin na Kasi ang comparison,diyan Tayo nagsasabihan Ng crab mentality eh😊😊 can we just say wow! Purihin nlng para Hindi ka sounds nega😊😊

[@jhonnicholasnathanielheap9095]

Rest is peace nanay fedelina.. We will miss you.. Malayang malaya ka na po

[@MaureenkrissaSasan-do6ps]

She is the best example of humbleness

[@talisay2942]

P.S. YOU'RE IN HEAVEN NOW PALA NANAY FEDELINA. REST IN PARADISE. 😢💔🙏

[@sharenaobispo1408]

Omg gosh. Di ako Maka move on kasi indi sia nakauwi, grabe ang iyak ko. Pero I believe she is happy with our Father in Heavens arm ❤❤❤ Thank you for all the people who helped her ❤❤❤

[@SuperAisha28]

Heaven gained another ANGEL!❤ She had such a pure heart and a gentle soul to have forgiven the people who robbed her “life” away from her that easy and not even having a single grudge towards them. You are an inspiration Nanay! Dakila ka! May your sweet soul rest in eternal peace! Sa mga tumulong ky Nanay Fedelina, MABUHAY kayong lahat! This is Pinoy spirit like no other. Sana marami pa kayong matulungan. P.S. Wala manlng warning, kelangan pala magtabi ng isang box ng tissue habang nanonood nito!😢

[@rizzamolina-qo3il]

Durog na durog ang puso ko grabe bait mo nanay 😢😢

[@ysang8010]

Heartbreaking, raw, and soul mending. Lola Fedelina's story defines what it really means to forgive and to be kind. Rest in paradise lola Fedelina, may you continue to spread ur kindness no matter where u are. ❤

[@i2kmyprosac]

This is heartbreaking.

[@juneg.8770]

An in-depth display of resilience, perseverance, and most of all, forgiveness. Words that are often misused. Anyone who's not touched or inspired by this story needs to watch it over and over again till he gets the point. A living Saint.

[@lornakiernan5076]

Amazing story, thanks so much for sharing this story

[@user-ct6nu8qz5e]

Breaks my heart and now you are free warm hugs beautiful lady ❤

[@tanyagee7898]

Pure heart. GOD bless you, Nanay Fedelina. 🙏

[@marklenaldmallari9770]

This is the type of story that needs to trend. Very moved by the purest and sincerest heart there is of Fedelina. It made me appreciate the people around me. Thank you. Rest in power and kindness, Fedelina. ❤

[@ReyBasaJr]

Grabe😢❤❤❤❤❤

[@jhya1214]

Worth sharing

[@chelogarcia69]

what a great documentary

[@alonelylovely]

Grabeh nakakaiyak❤❤❤❤😊

[@nestorpalabyab7298]

Thank you ABS CBN for doing this. Her kindness is incredible.

[@milanpadilla5557]

nakakaiyak,..

[@mylabilodeau7844]

this is so sad! Rip po nanay Fedelina💐🕯️

[@jessasuarez689]

Andami kog luha dito.

[@apaulb8278]

nakakadurog ng puso. May she find peace..

[@dowralayas]

It's unimaginable what she went through. A true inspiration of Kindness and patience. What a great documentary!

[@traveljunkie22]

Kudos to ABS , such a wonderful Documentary.. Rest in peace Nanay Fedelina.

[@TheCorporateSassy-dh6ux]

Waah iyak ko andami

[@Supermomvlogs2]

Amazing stories

[@maryannemaglaya2221]

Grabe sobrang ganda ng puso mo nanay Fedelina. 💖 wala ka pong katulad 🙌 Rest in paradise with God nanay Fedelina 🙏❤️

[@MrSemanaraymund]

hearfelt moment, amazing

[@northmanbau9168]

Strong and forgiving woman. Wow!

[@jeansanjuan1264]

Nanay Fedelina.. sobrang buti po na puso, di ka marunong magtanim ng galit, isa kang inspirasyon sa lahat..Nariyan ka na po ngayun sa lugar kung saan malaya ka, walang sakit at di ka na magdudusa. Salamat po muli Nanay Fedelina

[@analizapascual2515]

Godbless nanay

[@mhaearenas]

Pure ❤…Godbless poh🙏wherever you are now

[@tatainocandosarong6872]

Nakakaiyak

[@ThreeToedPug98765]

Ang sakit sakit ng puso ko habang pinapanood to.. good job po sa gumawa ng documentary na to.. please continue doing great work

[@markanthonytungol7628]

Her story will lives on!

[@arnieliway2531]

heart-breaking :(

[@TheJannoe1963]

THANK YOU for this story FEDELINA.. SHE IS THE EPITOME OF THE REAL MEANING OF HUMILITY.. ❤ Daming luha pumatak . But a great LESSON LEARNED STORY...❤❤❤❤

[@user-eu2yt2zi5i]

Napaluha talaga ako.. salamat sa pagtulong kay nsnay at binigyan nyo sya ng napakagandang regalo ang saya na di matutumbasan ninuman o ng kahit na anuman..❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ma.fraizasaquing6720]

So touching story of Nanay Fedelina 😢

[@sigrobarc1101]

I was just crying the whole time watching this. RIP Nay Fedelina.

[@user-qv2wd7ow3j]

Heart melting story ❤ nakakaiyak 😢

[@user-hf9ex9pc9j]

A beautiful heart and soul Nanay Fedelina ❤🙏

[@ritaclasener634]

Grabe iyak ko dito .❤❤❤❤

[@luciaabalon3119]

grabe ang dami Kong iyak😢❤ Godbless po sa lahat ng tumulong Kay nanay Fedelina😊

[@merenolarte8854]

RIP ❤🙏Nanay Fedelina

[@tenyperalta7572]

May her soul be blessed.

[@yvi7806]

Grabe sobrang pure Ng heart ni nanay... Ur such an angel.🤍💐

[@karinabunalade581]

nakakaiyak isa kng mabuting tao

[@IreneSilerio]

Ang bigat sa puso ang daming luha sa mata ko na umagos...Godless Lola Fedelina

[@amymangubat4915]

😭😭😭😭 sobrang nakakaiyak to

[@melchorsolis547]

Grabe dko nmlayan luha ko

[@marifender4643]

Grabeng iyak ko nito😭😭😭... rest in peace Nanay.

[@florencemalana6056]

Sakit sa pusooooo 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@ErvinArbon]

Good soul a real angel nanay fedelina ❤❤❤❤

[@allensuarez6182]

Wala ako ginawa kundi umiyak ...

[@erdino2496]

Thanks for helping lola Fedelina. Good luck sa inyong lahat and have a happy life.

[@roserebusquillo4391]

grabe tulo ng luha ko.. Napakabait mo nanay.

[@johnaldrin.calugay]

cant stop crying after watching her story 😭 Lola Fedelina has a pure heart. In the end, she was forgiving and showed compassion, kindness and love to those people who abused her. Salute you Lola. Such a strong person.❤

[@cyrillesilvano1552]

grabe patak ng luha ko, after everything napaka buting tao ni nanay.

[@RonnelMater]

D KO kinaya,, buhos ang luha KO,, grabe😢

[@NanayLuisa]

So many Tears falling in my eyes of these story …

[@mamaraidervlogs3429]

Grabe! Naiyak ako ng todo! Rest In Peace Nanay Fedelina! You’re a HERO!❤

[@tingyagin4694]

Hayssss...daming luha ko dito

[@Lorellie]

Parang gamyan nrin po nangyri s mother ko,lumaki s lola nya at tyahin,hanggang grade 5 lmng ntpos,pinag alaga ng 5 anak at ng nag-migrate s amerika ang pmilya ng tyahin pinag caretaker ng bhy d2 s Batangas City n tinirhan nya mula pagkbta nya,iniwan at pinag alaga ang inay ko s lola nya hbng nag migrate s amerika ang mag ank ng tyahin nya.wala cyng sahod buong buhay ng paglilingkod nya.ung 2 lote ay npapuntang lht s tyahin nya at di hinatian ang mismong ama ng aking ina n maagang nmtay nong grade 5 ang aking ina ky cy ay npapunta s tyahin at lola.sana mbigyang hustisya nangyri s aking ina,wala n rin siya ngaun.bilng ank,dakila ang tingin ko s kanya.late n cyng nagasawa 44 y/o na.

[@angryfrogger]

Common practice talaga yan sa mga taga probinsiya. Yung employer din ni Nanay Fedelina bisaya rin, pareho sila. Kapag naka kapit sa afam/seaman/mayaman mga taga probinsiya, aabusuhin nila mga kalahi nila.

[@susandolores8407]

ang dame kong iyak sosme sakit sa dibdib mabuhay pa po kau ng matagal lola fedelina.

[@coachingwithlove7988]

Wow, the Holy Spirit is really with her.... This is the most amazing story of Forgiveness I have ever known....and I will be reminding myself also of this Act...May this also Inspire all of us.....God is with Us... Nanay Fidelina,Saludo ako sayo!! God Loves U that's why there still people who loves and will support u, also ur family will repay u on what u have lost for sure..... The Forgiveness u have shown is already ur Ticket to secure ur Spot in God's Paradise in time.. Mabuhay ka po!!

[@burnuhdeath]

We love you Nanay Fedelina ❤ RIP po 😢

[@czarinarondael9475]

She has a heart of Gold ...rest in peace po Nanay Fidelina! You are in the Kingdom of The Father and son and Mama Mary!

[@jenmay3671]

So inspiring, thanks lola Fedelina. I have been battling my own struggle right now and realized that its just a piece of what you went through and gave me another perspective in life. You never gave up... so do I ❤ I can get through it

[@minamonemitv]

Salute! Nanay Fedelina! grabe yung luha ko 😭😭😭

[@melvingonzalocortez86]

Wow what a story...of sacrifice..endurance..strenght...perseverance..of hardwork..justice...forgiveness...of LOVE..❤❤❤

[@simplelifeofpi5858]

totoo ngang nakakaiyak😢😢 OMG namiss ko lola ko

[@seiko125]

Rest In Peace Po Nanay🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@joannemorales2435]

God bless you more Nay. 😢