 
Probe Team story called -"Isang Kwento ng Pagasa" or in English "One Story of Hope or Triumph"
View the TV show online at:
http://www.probetv.com/view_video.php?viewkey=561e1e3de768ac819ffb
The story that prompted the interview can be read at: http://www.djl.net/mydiary/achildnomore.html
Photos of the interview can be seen at: http://webdiva888.multiply.com/photos/album/56
Che Che Lazaro Blog about this story:
http://www.probeteam.com/cheche/2007/07/31/a-story-of-hope/#more-9
I have been asked why I finally decided to tell my story on National Philippine TV by several people. I thought I would just write it down here to save time.
It was a very difficult decision, and one which I made only after I made it clear that it was not about naming names or blame. It was about my experience and how I was able to overcome it, in spite of bouts of extended depression in my life. I did this only because several other young women were able to come out and tell their own parents after having read my story. I guess somehow my story created a safe space for them to admit their experience so their own healing can begin.
I am hoping that other women will also be able to overcome their tragedies, as I have struggled to do and achieved peace.
Right now, this is one of the best times in my life, in that I have come to terms with who I am, and although I am always trying to improve, I accept myself, my strengths and weaknesses and try to use them to make a better tomorrow for myself and the world around me. I believe we have the power to alter our own destiny. If you believe in a thing, it can become real.
Humor is a good thing, and keeps ones' sanity, I try never to be so serious, that I cannot laugh at myself.
I have had the blessed fortune to have parents who never gave up on me, even when I had given up on myself. To them I will be forever grateful, and there is nothing in this world more powerful to me than their combined unconditional love.
I also have those few people I have chosen and members of my family that I love and have in my life (you know who you are) who are more valuable to me than all the riches this world has to offer. Their combined love, support, advice and camaraderie give me strength and joy.
This is a tough world to live in under the best of circumstances, and although this has been a hard life for me to live, I have done and continue do so with the utmost of gusto and appreciation. Gratitude is the one word that comes to mind first when I think of my life.
For the strength this experience has given me, I am grateful.
This and all experiences after, have allowed me the strength, dignity and determination to live from choice of actions. Darkness that once was my domain, is now only something that happens when the sun goes down, and not what consumes my soul.
To those I love and who love me, thank you for your love, kindness, support, inspiration and sharing, you are my heart.
My heart doth yet rejoice when the dancers have all gone home and the tambourines have all been stilled - Diana 1976
To those who have hurt me, I forgive you.
To those I have hurt, forgive me.
Now go and be all that you can be.
If you keep scrolling you will be able to add your own personal comment to this page.
Thank you,
Diana J. Limjoco
Subic Bay, Philippines
With special thanks to my exemplary grandparents http://limjoco.net/gregoriolimjocosr.html
With extra special thanks to my exemplary parents http://www.limjoco.net/alifeinpictures.html
To the team at Channel 15 who "keep the dream going"
http://www.mctv15.org/Public/DianaLimjocoPollardMany thanks to Che Che Lazaro, Hera Sanchez, Senior Producer at the Probe Team, and their film crew who were very professional and respectful. "Probe was founded by veteran broadcast journalist Cecilia “Cheche” Lazaro, who is the program’s host and executive producer. She has also reaped awards for exceptional television broadcasting, including the celebrated Gawad CCP Award given by the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Many thanks to the Bellevue Hotel in Alabang for the light lunch they served us and the crew after the filming and for the beautiful ball room lobby they allowed us to shoot in. 
 | To say we are proud of you is the understatement of the year. All our love & support forever. Mom & Dad |
 | What a touching story! I am so proud of you pinsan! Love you! Vivs |
 | webdiva888 wrote on Jul 4, '07, edited on Jul 4, '07 This came in an email from my friend and colleague from Channel 15
"Good for you, affecting change by direct experience.
I found your story very moving, brought up a lot of anger for me. We all may have shame in our personal closets justified or not.
I love you.
(heart) apg
Happy 4th!!1 We're headed down for the run/walk and then densa's appearance in the parade. a long day of fun ahead! thinking of you, and thanking you when we watch fireworks tonight. the dream lives on!!!" |
 | Pinsan, I remember you telling me you were abducted before, but I had no idea as to the extent of your full experience. To go through that and everything else that you've experienced would have broken the average person. You are one hell of a fighter and when the day is done, will be led out of this world kicking and screaming. Bravo to your brave soul! |
| Thanks mga pinsan for writing in, it really isn't about being brave for me. It was the other young women who came out to tell their stories after reading mine who inspired me to do this, in the hopes that even more women will be helped.
Perhaps God spared me in order to helps others. I don't know. I only know that if this story helps one other woman, it will have been worth it.
I love you, all my pinsans! Even if it's from afar.
Di |
 | Hi Lady Di! Am soooooooo proud of you and you have our deepest love and affection. God bless you and miss ya. Jigs |
 | The strenght you have shown is amazing! More of the best pinsan! Much Love, Richie and Tata |
| Here are some Text messages I received from my cousin Alex Limjoco's kids.
From Tin Tin
"Saw the show, you were great! It took a lot of courage. Congratulations.
From Jojo and Elaine and Jared:
"Hi Tita Diane, we jist saw your segment at Probe. U were great! We are all so proud of you. Just know that we will always be here to love and care for you"
From Dondi:
It takes great courage to come out on National TV to tell your story. I'm sure you will inspire many to fight for justice and make people aware of the possible abuse that may be done to their kids. We are all proud of you."
You guys naman, you will never know just how much your texts moved and touched me. Thank you! |
 | Diana is one of my dearest and closest friends. She is strong beyond belief and kinder than anyone i know. She gives me hope that i too can be strong and kind and loving and giving, as she is. |
 | Diana, I hope justice will be served for the people who do this unthinkable acts to minors. Through your courage going to National TV, this should propel others to join in the cause and will be a healing factor for there own personal development.
Wally |
 | docp wrote on Jul 11, '07 For you to come through such a terrible experience with the integrity, down-to-earthness, strength, clear judgement and vision you have, is a testament to the human spirit, and yours in particular. Many people would spend their lives in bitterness and fear after being brutalized and victimized like that, and it took such courage and character for you to overcome it, I am SO proud of you!! You have a loving heart and soul, filled with a light that can't be extinguished. It took a lot of courage for you to come forward with your story, and for the highest purpose, to help others who've been victimized to understand that they're not alone, that they too can come forward and tell their story, and not keep it bottled up inside twisting them into knots. Your strength and spirit carried you through that, and helped make you the incredible woman you are. Having you in my life is the greatest blessing I've known.You are a lioness!
Tony |
 | wow auntie i am so happy and grateful that you came out of that tragedy in one peace.. more love to you and god bless.. you are one of the luckies person in this world to have parents that love and care about you so much.. always take care of yourself
leonard |
 | pearldiver wrote on Aug 11, '07, edited on Aug 11, '07 Di, I was there upstairs at your place in Subic by myself following the interview when it first aired in English and the bits and bobs I've learned through you of Taglish and you know how I felt and feel about it. You are a very courageous lady indeed.
Lots of love and ABC,
Andres |
 | Mis Diana,
It is so overwhelming to read and hear such story from a prominent people like you in the society. How courageous!good thing poh you were able to get through that avalanche of pain.After all, everybody deserves to be happy.
You really inspired me po...
J>S>F |
 | so sorry to hear about this. i had no idea tita. you're such a brave woman. |
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