Together, for Clariza.

Good day, everyone.

I’d like to share a personal story from my recent trip to the Philippines. While I was enjoying a long-awaited vacation with my loved ones and dogs, I received heartbreaking news: my close friend and high school classmate, Clariza Domantay, is preparing to undergo her second breast surgery. Following a core needle biopsy, she was diagnosed with a complex fibroadenoma—an abnormal growth that carries an increased risk of developing into breast cancer. She has also been diagnosed with benign bilateral cysts in both breasts.

Seeing this brave and beautiful woman—someone so close to my heart—facing such a heavy burden reminded me of what truly matters. In a time that should be filled with joy, growth, and peace, she is fighting a battle no one should have to face alone. It made me realize how material things fade in importance when compared to our health and the well-being of those we love.

Today, I’m reaching out not just as her friend, but as someone who believes in the power of community and compassion. I’m humbly asking for any support you can offer toward Clariza’s upcoming surgery and recovery needs. No amount is too small, and every gesture counts in reminding her that she’s not alone in this journey.

Let’s come together and help lift her through this chapter. From the bottom of my heart—thank you.