ACTRESS and social media personality Ivana Alawi has captured the hearts of netizens after visiting the Philippine Children’s Medical Center (PCMC), where she extended financial help to ailing children and their families.
In her latest vlog “Buhay Ospital,” Ivana gave ₱50,000 each to several young patients undergoing treatment, expressing her hope that the cash aid would help ease their burden.
“Napakahirap kasi magkasakit—financially, mentally, everything [damay],” Ivana said. “Maliit na tulong lang ito. Na-touch nga ako kasi sumaya sila nang pumunta ako.”
Visibly emotional throughout the video, Ivana admitted the visit reminded her to put her personal struggles in perspective.
“‘Yung mga bata, mas malaki ‘yung problema nila. Ako umaarte sa mga problema ko,” she said.
Ivana also gave a brand-new phone to the doctor and nurse who joined her during her rounds in the hospital.
To support the children even more, she asked her viewers not to skip the ads on the vlog. “Lahat ng kikitain ng video na ito ay ido-donate natin sa Philippine Children’s Medical Center,” she said.
The video quickly went viral, drawing an outpouring of praise and emotional messages from viewers.
“Hindi ko mapigilan ang luha ko. This vlog hit hard,” wrote one netizen.
“No one can make me hate Ivana. This woman has heart,” said another.
“Ang dami ko na ring problema, pero nung nakita ko ‘yung mga bata, napaisip ako. Salamat Ivana,” one viewer shared.
“Walang skip ‘to! Kahit 30 seconds pa ‘yan,” another user commented.
“As a nurse, I really appreciate Ivana for showing our side. We are often unappreciated, but this one gave us strength,” said another viewer.
“Mabigat man sa puso ang panoorin, pero nakaka-inspire. Saludo ako sayo Ivana,” another said.
Many praised Ivana not only for her generosity but for shedding light on the daily struggles of sick children and the hospital staff who care for them.
“Ang dami kong natutunan sa video na ito. Huwag magreklamo, magpasalamat. Lalo na kung kumpleto ang pamilya at malusog ang mga anak,” a parent commented.
