Melai Cantiveros pens emotional prayer amid Cebu earthquake aftermath

• Melai Cantiveros expressed her concern for those affected by the recent strong earthquake in Cebu through social media
• She shared a series of photos displaying the devastation, including displaced residents and damaged structures
• Alongside the images, she offered prayers for safety, mercy, and protection
• Her message resonated with numerous followers, who joined her in expressing solidarity and hope for recovery

Television host and comedian Melai Cantiveros turned emotional as she took to social media to share her prayers for the people affected by the strong earthquake that recently struck Cebu.

On Instagram, Melai uploaded a carousel of photos showing the devastation left behind by the quake, including displaced residents and damaged structures.

Alongside the images, she poured her heart out in a deeply moving caption written in Visayan, appealing for God’s mercy and protection.

“Ginoo Tabangi intawun ang imong mga katawhan ilabi na sa mga naapektuhan sa Linog, Pasayloa mi sa amung mga sala Lord. Ginoo ipalayo intawun sa mga aftershocks ug unsa pamang katalagman. Sa Ngalan ni HesuKristo amung Ginoo Amen (Lord, please help Your people, especially those affected by the earthquake. Forgive us for our sins, Lord. Please keep us away from aftershocks and any other calamities. In the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen).”

Her emotional message ended with the hashtag #BangonMgaBisdak, a phrase urging resilience among Visayan communities.

Her post resonated with thousands of followers, many of whom also offered prayers in the comments section. Melai’s plea was met with messages of solidarity, as netizens echoed her hopes for safety and healing for Cebu and nearby areas affected by the tremor.

The Cebu earthquake, which shook residents and caused widespread fear, has left communities grappling with both physical destruction and emotional trauma. Aftershocks have been reported, further heightening anxiety among locals. Relief efforts are underway, with both government and private groups extending help to those displaced.

Melai Cantiveros is a prominent showbiz personality in the Philippines. She became famous in 2009 after winning "Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up." She also won the first season of the Filipino version of "Your Face Sounds Familiar" in 2015. She is happily married to Jason Francisco, and they have two wonderful children named Mela and Stela.

Previously, Melai Cantiveros shared that her family’s vacation unexpectedly turned into a hospital stay after both her daughters fell ill. Stela, the youngest, was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection after developing a fever. Shortly after, her eldest daughter, Mela, also became unwell with a sore throat. Melai stayed lighthearted in her post while extending thanks to their doctor, the hospital staff, and God for her children’s recovery.

In another report, Melai Cantiveros got candid in her guesting on From the Heart podcast with DJ Chacha, where she spoke about the challenges in her marriage with actor Jason Francisco. Melai admitted that she once fell out of love and described how their relationship nearly ended in separation. She said that pride, misunderstandings, and differences in moods and attitudes almost drove them apart, adding that Jason may have felt the same way during those difficult times.

Source: KAMI.com.gh