Mika Salamanca reads her book 'Lipad' to young cancer patients

Mika Salamanca had a meaningful and touching day with the kids at the National Children’s Hospital in Quezon City. 

On Instagram, Sparkle GMA Artist Center shared photos of the actress-singer reading her debut children’s book “Lipad,” to young cancer patients.

Other photos also showed Mika bonding and interacting with the kids.

“Lipad” is Mika’s debut book. It was launched at the Manila International Book Fair last September.

“Lipad” tells the story of a diwata named Mahika, who is insecure because her wings are different from the rest.

Previously, Mika told GMA News Online that the character was inspired by herself. 

“Si Mahika po, nag-si-symbolize po ‘yun ng kung sino ako nung time na takot pa ‘ko, nung time na bata pa ‘ko or pausbong pa lamang ako sa mundo,” she said. 

Mika hopes that the book would encourage people to embrace what makes them unique. 

“Mas malungkot kayo kung ‘di kayo iba. Lahat ng tao may pagkakaiba. Kahit sa strand ng buhok mo, kahit sa nunal mo, magkakaiba ang mga tao,” she said. 

“Kung ‘di mo pa nakikita ang kumpiyansang lumipad, maglakad ka muna at maghanap ka ng makakasabay mo. Dahil ang paglalakbay na ‘to ay malayo pero masaya.”

Mika was among the 20 housemates of "Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition." She finished as the season's Big Winner alongside her Kapamilya duo Brent Manalo.

 

 

 

 

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—Jade Veronique Yap/CDC, GMA Integrated News