Melai Cantiveros: “Vacation turned into hospital staycation”
- 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
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Melai Cantiveros gave her followers a glimpse of an unexpected turn in their recent family vacation after her daughters were confined in the hospital.

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On Instagram, Melai posted photos with her daughters while at the hospital, along with her husband Jason Francisco, who served as the photographer.
In her caption, the Magandang Buhay host revealed that what was supposed to be a fun getaway ended up as an unplanned “staycation” at the hospital.
“Vacation turn into hospital staycation,” the celebrity mom wrote.
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Melai explained that her youngest daughter, Stela, was the first to feel unwell.
“First honor si Stela ang nilagnat tapos pagchek cya is now the UTI girl…”
She then added that her eldest daughter, Mela, soon followed.
“…tapos xmpre di rin nagpatalo si Ate Mela kailangan magpamalas din cya so hayun siya naman si SoreThroat Girl, so the best silang dalawa sinubra ang pag enjoy sa vacation nila.”
The comedienne also took the time to thank their doctor and the hospital staff.
“Thank you Doctora Salvador our savior for this moment of time and Mindoro Med hospital tlagang Hospital tlaga kayu kasi napaka hospitable nyu”
Finally, Melai expressed her relief and gratitude that her daughters were feeling better.
“Thank you Lord na ok na aking Ate and Baby, your the Best God”
She ended the caption with a playful credit to her husband Jason: “Photographer: Papang Strols.”
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 and Jason Francisco’s beloved firstborn, Mela, turned 11 years old. To mark the said milestone, the celebrity couple threw a simple yet memorable birthday celebration for Mela at home. As seen in the snaps, the celebration was joined by people close to their hearts. In her lengthy caption, Melai wished her eldest daughter a happy birthday and expressed her emotional thoughts on how time flies. She also tackled the changes that she had observed in Mela.
In another report, Melai Cantiveros also went viral after a behind-the-scenes video featuring the actress voicing 'Cookie' in the romantic-comedy film, My Love Will Make You Disappear, was posted online. On March 19, Star Cinema shared the clip, showcasing Melai's dynamic voice acting skills as she brings life to 'Cookie,' the pet of Kim Chiu's character, Sari, in the rom-com movie. Kim, who stars alongside Paulo Avelino in the 2025 film, commented humorously in the viral video of Star Cinema, with her comment earning likes.
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