Sanya Lopez visits abused women for 20th birthday; hopes they get inspired by Danaya
To celebrate her 20th birthday, Sanya Lopez threw a simple celebration for the women of The Haven – National Center for Women in Muntinlupa.
“Naniniwala ako na ang mga babae, dapat iginagalang at rinerespeto kaya gusto ko silang ipaglaban. Naniniwala rin kasi ako na 'yung babae at lalaki, dapat may pantay na karapatan,” she said.
The Kapuso actress hopes that, in one way or another, the abused, beaten and trafficked women in the shelter will gain inspiration from the strength and independence embodied by her Encantadia character Danaya.
“Ang sarap i-apply sa buhay [nung karakter ni Danaya]. Ang sarap na lumalaban ka para sa karapatan mo. Basta alam mong tama, ipaglaban mo. As long as wala kang tinatapakan na ibang tao, wala kang sinasaktan, ipagpatuloy mo lang,” she told a group of over sixty women.
She also reminded them to keep dreaming for themselves and their families, something that she has always done and continue to do.
“Merong mga panahon na 'yung pangarap mo, parang hindi mo aakalaing maaabot mo. So minsan, kailangan lang natin ng tamang paghinitay. SIguro, perfect timing lang din kasi 'yung mga nangyayari sa buhay natin. Kung bakit nangyayari ‘to, may dahilan,” she added.
Sanya told The Haven’s beneficiaries that no matter what challenges they are currently facing, it is crucial for them to keep hoping and working towards a better life.
“Sana huwag mawala sa ‘tin 'yung pag-asa. Isa sa nagbibigay ng lakas ng loob sa bawat isa 'yan,” she declared.
According to her, it was the first time she celebrated her birthday in a charitable organization and intends to do it again in many succeeding years.
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