In 2012, NBA star Dennis Rodman finally acknowledges his estranged, Pampanga-based father Philander.
One of the highlights of the event was the reunion between Rodman and his estranged father, Philander, who has been living in the Philippines since the '70s.
In Dennis’ previous Manila visit in 2006, Philander was hoping for a reconciliation with his son. However, the former Chicago Bulls star would have none of it. “I don’t hate my father,” he told local reporters. “Everyone here knows that my father lives in this country. I don’t hate him.”Ultimate recognitionPampanga, Philander told News 5 reporter Renz Ongkiko that he just wanted to tell Dennis that he did not abandon him.
“I haven’t seen my father in 42 years. In 42 years, right? But he’s still my dad. But he’s right here. Right there,” said Dennis, who looked at the crowd and finally pointed to the baseline area where the olderANTICIPATING. Philander Rodman waits for his son Dennis to come out of the locker room after a Manila exhibition game in 2012. Photo by Paul Mata/Rappler
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