Kobe Paras reflects on first protest experience: “I felt their pain”

• Kobe Paras attended his first protest during the Trillion Peso March and shared the experience on Instagram Stories
• He reflected on hearing the voices of protesters and witnessing anger transform into hope
• While expressing his love for the Philippines and its people, he also condemned the corrupt government
• The protest became a moment of personal awakening for him, deepening his understanding of collective struggles

Basketball star Kobe Paras has joined the growing number of Filipinos who are openly speaking out against corruption.

On Instagram Stories, he shared a heartfelt and unfiltered message about attending his first-ever protest during the Trillion Peso March.

In his post, Kobe shared a photo of the massive crowd at the rally and reflected on what the moment meant to him. His caption revealed not only his support for the movement but also the personal emotions he felt while standing among fellow Filipinos.

He wrote:

“My 1st time joining a protest.

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I went alone.

I heard their voices.

I felt their pain.

I saw anger that turned into hope.

I love my country. I love my people

But I f*cking hate our corrupt government”

Here is a screenshot of the athlete's emotional post:

The message quickly struck a chord with many online, as Kobe laid bare the intensity of the experience. He highlighted how the protest was not just about anger but also about hope, underscoring the duality of frustration and optimism among those who showed up.

For Kobe, the protest became a moment of personal awakening — from listening to the voices around him, empathizing with their struggles, and recognizing the deep collective pain that has fueled calls for accountability. His declaration of love for his country and people, contrasted sharply with his strong condemnation of corruption, captured the raw essence of why thousands have continued to take to the streets.

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Kobe Paras is a Filipino basketball player. He is the son of former basketball player Benjie Paras and actress Jackie Forster.

Jackie Forster is a Filipina actress. She is the mother of Kobe and Andre Paras, and also of three more children, Yohan, Jared, and Caleigh, with her second husband Michel Franken.

In a previous report by KAMI, Jackie made headlines after sharing a bold and unapologetic message on Instagram, calling out the overused concept of "haters." In her fiery post, Forster urged people to stop pretending they have haters, pointing out that often, negativity from others stems from internal struggles. Her post quickly gained traction, with followers praising her honesty and self-awareness. The celebrity mom's message resonated with many who experience online and offline negativity, encouraging them to recognize that such behavior often reflects more about the person delivering it than the person receiving it.

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In another report, Jackie took to Instagram to drop another cryptic post. On IG Stories on May 5, the celebrity mom shared a captivating quote with the netizens. Her post displays a meaningful message about gossip. It is worth noting the cryptic post came amid Kyline Alcantara's silence on the issue about her breakup with Kobe, Jackie's son with Benjie Paras.

Source: KAMI.com.gh