Aired (July 6, 2024): The entire world was shocked when Israel was bombed and a war broke out. Watch the story of a Filipino who was held captive by an armed group in "Hostage in Israel - The Jimmy Pacheco Story". Will he survive the traumatic incident? #GMANetwork #GMADrama #Kapuso
Watch ‘Magpakailanman,’ every Saturday evening on GMA Network, hosted by Ms. Mel Tiangco. Included in the cast for this episode “Hostage in Israel” are Martin Del Rosario, Liezel Lopez, AI Tantay, Tina Paner, Thia Thomalia, & Mike Agassi. #MPK #Magpakailanman
Watch ‘Magpakailanman,’ every Saturday evening on GMA Network, hosted by Ms. Mel Tiangco. Included in the cast for this episode “Hostage in Israel” are Martin Del Rosario, Liezel Lopez, AI Tantay, Tina Paner, Thia Thomalia, & Mike Agassi. #MPK #Magpakailanman
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00:00How long, how long, how long will I shout?
00:15I won't let you go.
00:20I can't stop being homesick.
00:23Did your father hug you again, my love?
00:26No, not yet.
00:27Until when will you stop shouting?
00:30Until the end.
00:40Lock all the doors and windows.
00:43Hurry up!
00:44Hurry up!
00:49Here, Ate.
00:50If you ever have a problem,
00:53look.
00:54I put a...
00:57What do you call this?
00:58A pillow.
01:01What are you doing?
01:02What do I do?
01:05I don't have a husband anymore.
01:12My son is still alive.
01:15We can't give up.
01:16Leave us alone!
01:19Alone!
01:21Foreigner!
01:22Get him!
01:24Wake up!
01:27They will kill us.
01:35On October 7, 2023,
01:38the whole world was shocked
01:41when the country of Israel was bombed
01:43and the war broke out there.
01:46Because more than 30,000 Filipinos were working there,
01:50many of our countrymen were worried.
01:54Some died in the war
01:57and a Filipino caregiver was killed by a violent group.
02:05What are the hardships that he went through
02:09and how did he leave his family here in the Philippines
02:13if he was just a Filipino?
02:40Jimmy, did you grow up in a broken family?
02:45Yes, Ma'am.
02:47Our parents separated.
02:51They didn't understand each other when we were young.
02:55Our father took us in.
02:58That's how I grew up in Ilocos.
03:01You were with your father,
03:03but what happened when you were in Grade 3?
03:05When I was in Grade 3,
03:08we were going to a place,
03:12to a neighborhood.
03:14My mother was going to her neighborhood.
03:19Her aunt's wife was there.
03:23So my mother took me there, Ma'am.
03:26How old were you when you met Clarice?
03:29My wife and I met when I was 19 years old.
03:35At that time,
03:38I was still studying in Tuguegaw City, Ma'am.
03:42How old were you when you had your first child?
03:47I think I was 19, Ma'am, or 20.
03:49And your mother got angry?
03:51Yes, Ma'am.
03:52And our eldest daughter,
03:57she didn't meet me then.
03:59She didn't call me.
04:01She understood me, Ma'am,
04:02because I married her.
04:04She didn't teach me how to study when we were young.
04:07Jimmy encouraged Clarice to build a house.
04:11Until Clarice gave birth to their child.
04:15Even though her mother was very proud of her child,
04:18when she saw and embraced her grandchildren,
04:22her husband immediately forgave her.
04:26Jimmy then decided
04:29to go abroad to help his cousin in Israel.
04:34Jimmy immediately trained in caregiving until...
04:48My father, Amitai Benzvi,
04:50suffering from Parkinson's disease
04:53and only surviving with the aid of a battery-operated heart pump.
04:58I'm warning you,
05:00he's not easy to deal with.
05:03All of his past caregivers, they all gave up.
05:07Ma'am, don't worry.
05:08We are professionally trained to handle our clients.
05:12Good.
05:13My siblings and I are busy taking care of our own families.
05:17So, we're not here always?
05:21Please be patient with our father.
05:24Yes, Ma'am. I will.
05:26Good.
05:27Meet me later.
05:43Ma'am, Mahal.
05:45I have good news for you.
05:47I have a new caregiver.
05:49I have a new job.
05:51Really, Mahal?
05:53I hope your last employer is nice to you.
05:56I hope so.
05:57But you know me, Mahal.
06:00I don't give up.
06:01But if it's possible, I'll do it right away.
06:04Son, have you met your employer?
06:06Not yet, Mom.
06:07But I'm excited to meet my employer.
06:10Good luck, Mahal.
06:12Just don't understand us, okay?
06:15Okay, go ahead.
06:16Maybe you'll do something else.
06:18And you know how Mom is.
06:19She'll bring more grandchildren.
06:22Mom, thank you.
06:24Thank you for all the sacrifices you're making for us.
06:29That's not a big deal, son.
06:32What's important is that you have to be safe.
06:35No worries, no worries.
06:38Approved?
06:39Approved.
06:41Okay, go ahead.
06:42You two go ahead and get married.
06:43I'll cook.
06:44Bye.
06:47Mahal.
06:49Clarice, Mahal.
06:51I love you forever.
06:53I love you so much, Mahal.
06:55Forever.
06:58You two are so funny.
07:00No forever?
07:01Go ahead and say goodbye.
07:03Why are you still going somewhere?
07:04Okay, Mahal.
07:05Take care.
07:06Bye.
07:07Bye, Mahal.
07:08Bye.
07:13Bye.
07:17Bye.
07:27Daddy.
07:29Did your son talk to you?
07:30Yes.
07:31Let's go.
07:42Let's go.
08:06Those terrorists are running away.
08:13Oh, my God.
08:20Jimmy, be strong.
08:22We're the OFWs.
08:24That's why you should get used to putting one foot on the ground.
08:28Let's go to the quarters.
08:29Hurry.
08:30Hurry, hurry.
08:33In the beginning, the treatment of the new boss was not good for Jimmy.
08:39But Jimmy endured the treatment because his compassion and care for the elderly
08:47and the dream of being able to take care of his lost family was growing.
08:53After a few months, Jimmy gradually felt tired and sad.
09:00He was more concerned about his family.
09:04Until…
09:10Gladys, I'm sorry.
09:16I can't stop being homesick.
09:21I can't eat properly and I can't sleep.
09:25I miss you so much.
09:26Even my hair.
09:29Did your boss give you a hard time again, Mahal?
09:33No, Mahal.
09:40Son, you don't have to hide it.
09:46You know, if I'm just there, it will really taste good.
09:51I didn't raise you to worry and hurt other people.
09:56Mom, I'm fine here.
09:58And I believe that my boss is hiding something good.
10:06Where?
10:08In the fields?
10:10Son, if you're tired, open the door.
10:16It's time for you to go home.
10:20Mom, we miss you so much.
10:26Come on, son.
10:27Go home.
10:28Stay here.
10:31How long will you stay there?
10:37Until the end.
10:40For you, Mom.
10:42For Clarice.
10:44I will fight for my life.
10:53Mom, I'm here.
10:55Just stay here, okay?
11:07Okay.
11:13Hi, sir.
11:14Is everything okay?
11:16Do you need anything?
11:18I am good.
11:20I just need some fresh air.
11:24Is that your family?
11:27Yes, sir.
11:29My mother and my wife.
11:32Sir, my children are already asleep.
11:35Do you want me to accompany you to your room?
11:38No.
11:40I can manage.
11:43You go back to them.
11:48Sir?
11:53Spend time with them while you can, Jimmy.
11:57Remember this.
12:00Family is the most important thing in the world.
12:08I am sad that my children cannot take care of me.
12:18Go.
12:19Go.
12:24Thank you.
12:25Thank you, sir.
12:30From then on, Jimmy took care of his boss with all his heart.
12:38Until Jimmy finally got his respect.
12:43And their relationship became almost like a father-son relationship.
12:47After 5 years, you came back to the Philippines.
12:52Did you see your children that you didn't see before, Jim?
12:56Yes, ma'am.
12:57When I left the Philippines, my wife was 3 months pregnant.
13:03So, when I went on vacation, my child was already 5 years old.
13:08Is it true that Clarice married you in 2023?
13:13Yes, ma'am.
13:14On May 5, ma'am.
13:16And why did it take so long?
13:18For me, ma'am, I prioritized my children.
13:22Marriage is not important to me.
13:24I prioritized my children, ma'am.
13:35I feel bad.
13:37I was not able to come to your wedding.
13:40How was it?
13:42Sir, it was great.
13:44Great?
13:46That is nice to know.
13:50Jimmy.
13:52Yes, sir.
13:54You have been telling me stories about your wife, children, your mother, but never about your father.
14:07How come?
14:14You know, sir, my father died when I was still young.
14:22He wasn't the perfect father, but I do miss him so much.
14:36Consider me as your second father.
14:39My father.
14:41You are family to me.
14:46You are my son.
14:54Thank you, sir.
14:57Abba.
14:59Call me Abba.
15:02Abba.
15:04Thank you, Abba.
15:10Lock all the doors and windows.
15:14Hurry up.
15:18Sir, there are a lot of armed men outside.
15:21Outside you.
15:22Come on, come on.
15:24But I am old.
15:27No, no, no.
15:28Just leave me here and save yourself.
15:31No, sir, I will not.
15:32Go, Jimmy.
15:33No, I will not leave you.
15:34Go.
15:35I will keep you safe.
15:36They will kill you.
15:37No, sir.
15:38They will kill us all.
15:40I will save you.
15:41No.
15:42Save yourself.
16:00Mom.
16:01Jimmy, Jimmy.
16:03Hamas militants are launching a secret attack killing a lot of people.
16:06Jimmy, please save my father.
16:08I beg you.
16:09Please don't leave him alone.
16:10Jimmy.
16:11Mom.
16:13Jimmy.
16:14Please.
16:15Jimmy, hello.
16:18Hamas militants are launching a secret attack killing a lot of people.
16:21Jimmy, please save my father.
16:22I beg you.
16:23Please don't leave him alone.
16:24Jimmy.
16:25Mom.
16:27Jimmy.
16:28Please.
16:29Jimmy, hello.
16:37Mom.
16:39My baby.
16:41October 7, 2023.
16:45A day that you will never forget.
16:48What happened that day, Jimmy?
16:50Tell us about it.
16:516 a.m. in the morning,
16:54I heard a siren.
16:59The siren warned me that rockets were coming to our area.
17:09Then, around 7 a.m.,
17:14I heard people shouting outside.
17:18I looked out the window.
17:21Terrorists had already entered our area in Israel.
17:29Open the door.
17:33Open the door.
17:59Help.
18:05Leave us alone.
18:06Leave us alone.
18:09Leave us alone.
18:18Why are you doing this?
18:21Get out of my house.
18:23Get out.
18:24Get out of my house.
18:55Mom.
19:01Mom.
19:03Get him.
19:06Mom.
19:10Mom.
19:11Mom.
19:15Mom.
19:25When and how were you hostage by the Hamas?
19:30What I saw under the bed,
19:33they pulled my legs.
19:37They pulled them.
19:38When they took me out of our backyard,
19:42they hit me there.
19:44They jacked me here.
19:46Then, they tied my hands on my back.
19:49Then, they tied my hands on my back.
19:53They handcuffed me three times, ma'am.
19:56At that time,
19:58they were going to attempt to shoot me in the head.
20:02Because the gun was pointed at my head.
20:05Then, there was a vase behind me.
20:08I told them that I was Filipino.
20:12They put the gun on my right ear.
20:17Then, they automatically shot me until I ran out of bullets.
20:22How many days were you hostage?
20:25I was hostage for 49 days, ma'am.
20:28What did you experience in those 49 days of captivity?
20:34It was scary, ma'am,
20:36because whenever there was an explosion,
20:39our tunnel would collapse.
20:41There were always earthquakes.
20:43I didn't expect to see my family again,
20:48because I didn't know who was going to be killed.
20:53If it was Hamas or Israel.
20:56Because whenever an Israeli bomb is dropped,
21:02our tunnel would be damaged.
21:05Jimmy was not killed by the terrorists.
21:08Instead, they took him away and locked him on the road
21:14with a few more of their men before taking him to Gaza.
21:19They took Jimmy and his companions hostage.
21:23They passed three vehicles
21:27until they reached an underground tunnel
21:31that was used as a hideout and hideout by the terrorists.
21:34For the Hamas terrorists,
21:37the enemy's world became smaller and smaller.
21:41Because of this,
21:43the terrorists lost their food and water supply.
21:47That's why Jimmy and his companions became even hungrier.
21:52Until...
22:04Until...
22:34Until...
23:04Until...
23:05Until...
23:06Until...
23:07Until...
23:09On the first day, they asked me
23:13what I was doing in Israel.
23:15I told them that I was a caregiver in Israel.
23:19They put me on an old hostage.
23:23I worked there too.
23:26I also served my companions on an old hostage.
23:34♪♪
23:44♪♪
23:54♪♪
23:59I don't want this anymore.
24:02I don't want this anymore.
24:06I'm having a hard time.
24:09I don't want to be here anymore.
24:15I hope that when I go to sleep,
24:19I won't wake up because I can't take it anymore.
24:27I want to be with my mom and Clarice.
24:31I want to be with them.
24:34♪♪
24:44♪♪
24:54♪♪
25:04♪♪
25:12It's so hot.
25:16Clarice, tomorrow, okay?
25:19We have a lot to talk about.
25:21We'll go to the radio stations.
25:23We'll call.
25:24We'll go to the DFA.
25:26We'll go to a lot of places.
25:31We've been to a lot of places.
25:36We've been to a lot of places.
25:47I just thought,
25:50what if they're just making us suffer?
25:59What if Jimmy is still alive?
26:03What if he's with the hostages?
26:12What if he's dead?
26:15What if he's dead?
26:22Jimmy is still alive.
26:25My son is still alive.
26:30I can feel his pain.
26:34We can't give up.
26:39Especially you.
26:43You're a mother.
26:46You're a wife.
26:48You need to be strong for this world.
26:52♪♪♪
27:02♪♪♪
27:08Clarice,
27:10you shouldn't give up so easily.
27:14Huh?
27:18I can't do this.
27:21♪♪♪
27:30Wake up!
27:31What's that?
27:32What's that?
27:34Wake up!
27:37What's happening to me?
27:39They're going to kill us.
27:43What's going to happen to us?
27:44Close your eyes!
27:46Open your eyes!
27:48Close your eyes!
27:52♪♪♪♪
28:14Don't worry.
28:16You're safe.
28:17You're safe.
28:18You're safe.
28:27Leave!
28:28Let's leave now!
28:29Let's go!
28:31Get back!
28:32Let's go!
28:35Let's go.
28:36Let's go.
28:37Go.
28:37Go.
29:01Let's go.
29:02Let's go to the pool.
29:07November 23 and November 24, you will never forget that, Jimmy, tell us about it.
29:18On the night of the 23rd, after I cleaned our tunnel,
29:23a Hamas soldier told me that I should get my first commodities.
29:29My group at that time, the Israelis,
29:33they didn't want to agree because they might just bring me there and kill me.
29:40They had nothing else to do. We were all hostages.
29:44So I left. They transferred me to another tunnel.
29:48So that tunnel, the people that I met there,
29:53that was the freedom that I was given.
30:18Happy birthday to you.
30:23Happy birthday to you.
30:27Happy birthday to you.
30:30Happy birthday to you.
30:33Happy birthday to you.
30:36Happy birthday to you.
30:39Happy birthday to you.
30:42Happy birthday.
30:44Happy birthday to you.
30:49Happy birthday to you.
30:53Happy birthday to you.
30:58Happy birthday to you.
31:03Happy birthday to you.
31:08Happy birthday to you.
31:11Happy birthday to you.
31:14Happy birthday to you.
31:17Happy birthday to you.
31:20Happy birthday to you.
31:24Happy birthday to you.
31:29Remember this.
31:31Family is the most important thing in the world.
31:42Consider me as your second father.
31:48You are family to me.
31:52You are my son.
31:56Thank you, sir.
31:58Abba.
32:00Call me Abba.
32:03Abba.
32:05Thank you, Abba.
32:12Thank you for treating me like your own son.
32:21Rest in the light, Abba.
32:25Till we meet again.
32:42Grandchildren, don't turn around.
32:44You'll sweat again.
33:04My love,
33:06my love,
33:08don't blame yourself for what happened.
33:13My child,
33:15it's not your fault.
33:18And you know,
33:20when he comes down from heaven,
33:23I'm sure he'll tell you the same thing.
33:28Come here.
33:30The kids are looking for you.
33:32And you might be late for your flight.
33:39My child,
33:40are you sure you really want to be with me?
33:44Yes.
33:45Yes.
33:46Yes.
33:47Yes.
33:48Yes.
33:49Yes.
33:50Yes.
33:51Yes.
33:52Yes.
33:53Yes.
33:54Yes.
33:55Yes.
33:56My child, do you really want to work in Israel again?
34:00What will happen to you?
34:03We'll be worried again here.
34:06Yes, my love.
34:07Aren't you afraid?
34:10We can handle this.
34:12As long as we're together.
34:15My love,
34:18Mom,
34:21I'm an OFW.
34:24I will fight and fight again and again until the end
34:28for the people I love.
34:38Come here.
34:39You might be late for your flight.
34:41Yes.
34:42Be careful.
34:44Yes, Mom.
34:47Come here.
34:48Let's go.
34:50Despite the hardships you went through,
34:53you chose to come back to Israel.
34:56Now that you're in Israel,
34:59didn't the fear you experienced
35:03reach you when you first went there, Jimmy?
35:07I just want to thank my children, Mom,
35:10because I don't want them to experience
35:14what I went through when I was young.
35:17I don't want them to be like me,
35:21who couldn't finish my studies.
35:24I didn't just want to give them their studies,
35:29because of what happened to me.
35:33I still have a lot of plans for them, Mom.
35:36That's why I decided to come back,
35:39even though they're my total.
35:41So, Jimmy, what is your message to your family?
35:46Take care of me,
35:49no matter how tired I am,
35:52because it's hard to leave a family.
35:56Our fellow Filipinos who are still in Israel
36:01and other places where they experience
36:05anxiety and fear,
36:08like what you went through,
36:10what can you advise them
36:12and what can you give them?
36:14To my fellow Filipinos,
36:17we need to save money.
36:19Don't go here, don't go there,
36:21because it's hard.
36:23The money is just right.
36:29That's why, Mom,
36:30we need to save money, no matter what.
36:33Jimmy, thank you so much
36:35for the time you gave us,
36:37for your concern.
36:38And of course,
36:39all of us here in the Philippines
36:42And of course,
36:43all of us here in the Philippines,
36:45your fellow Filipinos,
36:46we pray for your salvation.
36:49And I hope you take care of yourself.
36:52Take care of your body.
36:55And most of all,
36:56don't forget your love.
36:59First, to God.
37:01Second, to your family and children.
37:04And of course,
37:06your love for your country.
37:10Thank you, Jimmy.
37:12God bless you.
37:13Thank you very much
37:15for the opportunity you gave us.
37:19My message to our fellow Filipinos
37:22who are in Israel
37:23and wherever the world goes,
37:26we pray for your salvation
37:29while you continue to strive
37:32for your loved ones in life.
37:35And to our families
37:37who are left behind here in the country.
37:39My fellow Filipinos,
37:40let us take care
37:42of the money they send
37:44with their blood, sweat, and tears.
37:47Instead of spending it
37:49on grudges and vices,
37:51let us use it
37:53for the real needs
37:55of our families.
37:57And don't forget
37:58to thank our OFWs every day,
38:03even if it's far,
38:04even if it's dangerous,
38:05even if there's a war,
38:07they continue to endure sadness,
38:10to make sacrifices
38:12so that you won't be left behind.
38:15They gave their lives for us.
38:19Now, tomorrow,
38:21and forevermore.
38:24And forevermore
38:29And forevermore
38:34And forevermore I will shout
38:38I won't be afraid
38:41of anything anymore
38:45And forevermore
38:52And forevermore
38:56And forevermore I will shout
38:59I won't be afraid
39:02of anything anymore
39:08And forevermore