We can be Heroes
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ANGEL LOCSIN
“Angel Locsin: A real-life Darna.” It sounds like a movie title, but in today’s case, it isn’t. We know it’s been said time and time again, yet we never get tired of hearing it. In fact, it should be of absolutely no surprise by now that the one-time Darna and hero of our hearts, Angel Locsin is doing so much to help her fellow Filipinos, most especially when havoc strikes. More than just being an actress with great talent and skills, she’s an effacing philanthropist who acts on her own behest. Not only does she donate millions of her hard-earned money, but she personally goes out of her own way to help displaced victims and rally her peers and fans alike. You’ve seen her helping up and speaking at the Marawi siege, the Taal volcano eruption, the pandemic, and the forced closing of one of the country’s top television networks.
While there are other celebrities who take part in charitable causes, what profoundly sets Locsin apart is her unequalled character. She continually braves the possible backlash and is gungho in her determination to open the eyes of everyone—especially her fellow celebrities—to the injustices of the society and ignorance of the privileged. Through her words and actions, she shows the genuine actions that can be done to make things happen. “Ito ‘yung panahon para,” she proclaimed. And there lies the true, veracious beauty of Angel Locsin, our modern-day hero who will always come to save the day.—DR
