Actress and content creator Ivana Alawi has joined the chorus of public figures urging voters to make informed decisions in the upcoming May 12 midterm elections.
In her latest vlog titled “Prank sa palengke. Pag tumulong ka x1000 ang balik”, Ivana visited public market vendors, giving out financial assistance and engaging with locals. The experience left her with sobering insights about the current cost of living.
“Ang dami kong realizations after ng vlog na ’to na napakamahal ng mga bilihin na talaga. ‘Yung mga manok, isda, baboy, ang tataas na ng mga presyo. Kahit sa mga palengke, minsan wala na silang mabenta,” she shared.
Seeing firsthand the struggles of vendors and fisherfolk, Ivana was moved to emphasize the need for real change and responsible voting.
“Lahat talaga hirap na hirap. Kita naman natin ang struggle ng ating mga mangingisda. Kita rin natin ang struggle ng ating mga vendors sa palengke,” she said.
With Election Day just around the corner, Ivana gave this timely reminder to her viewers:
“Kaya lagi ko kayong nire-remind na sana sa darating na eleksyon, bumoto tayo nang tama. Mag-isip tayo bago tayo bumoto.”
She also made it clear that popularity should never be the sole reason to support a candidate.
“Again, sa lahat, lagi kong nire-remind, from senators to mayors to congressmen, huwag tayong boboto dahil sikat. Dapat ‘yung mayroong gagawin talaga sa bansa natin. Hindi ako tumatakbo as politiko, sumusuporta lang ako,” Ivana emphasized.
Ivana’s message comes amid a broader call from artists and public personalities encouraging responsible civic participation.
