Ruffa Gutierrez honors Jayboy Magdadaro, 15, who saved over 50 lives during Typhoon Tino in Cebu

Published 12 Nov 2025 at 1:35 AM

by Triz Pereña

3 min read

Ruffa Gutierrez commended 15-year-old Jayboy Magdadaro from Liloan, Cebu, for his bravery in rescuing over 50 people during the floods caused by Typhoon Tino
The actress shared posts from World Vision highlighting Jayboy’s heroism and described him as an inspiration to the nation
His courageous act quickly went viral, earning widespread praise from Filipinos and recognition from World Vision Philippines
Amid the devastation left by the typhoon, Jayboy’s story became a symbol of hope, compassion, and youthful courage

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Ruffa Gutierrez took to social media to recognize the bravery of Jayboy Magdadaro, a 15-year-old from Liloan, Cebu, who became a hero after saving more than 50 people during the flood brought by Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi).

Ruffa Gutierrez honors Jayboy Magdadaro, 15, who saved over 50 lives during Typhoon Tino in Cebu — Ruffa Gutierrez (@iloveruffag)
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In her Instagram Stories, Ruffa shared a World Vision post featuring Jayboy and expressed her deep admiration for the teenager’s courage and selflessness. She wrote, “Tunay kang inspirasyon, Jayboy! Dapat ipagmalaki ka ng buong bansa!”

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Jayboy’s story, which was highlighted by World Vision Philippines, recounted how the young boy risked his own safety to rescue dozens of residents trapped by rising waters during the typhoon. Despite his young age, Jayboy showed extraordinary heroism, becoming a symbol of hope and resilience in his community.

Ruffa also shared another post featuring Jayboy’s photo with the message, “You’ve reminded us all that heroism has no age. It comes from the heart.”

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The story quickly gained attention online, with many Filipinos praising Jayboy for his bravery and compassion amid disaster. World Vision Philippines lauded the teen’s actions, emphasizing how stories like his embody the organization’s mission to empower children and communities to rise above challenges.

Typhoon Tinocaused severe flooding in parts of Cebu, leaving many families displaced. Amid the chaos, Jayboy’s quick thinking and courage reportedly saved lives and inspired others to act selflessly in times of crisis.

Ruffa’s post reflected the public’s admiration for Jayboy’s heroism, as she encouraged others to recognize and celebrate the young boy’s remarkable deed. Through her words, she echoed the sentiment that courage and compassion know no age—and that Jayboy’s story deserves to be shared across the nation.

Jayboy Magdadaro’s bravery continues to inspire countless people online, serving as a reminder that even in the most difficult circumstances, one person’s courage can make a lasting difference.

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See Ruffa's posts below:

Ruffa Gutierrez is a Filipina actress, model, TV host, and beauty queen. She is the eldest and only daughter of Eddie Gutierrez and Annabelle Rama. In 1993, she was crowned Binibining Pilipinas and became the Second Runner-Up at Miss World held in South Africa. In her personal life, Ruffa has two daughters — Lorin and Venice — with her former husband, Yilmaz Bektas. Aside from showbiz, she pursued her education at Philippine Women's University, where she graduated with a degree in Communication Arts in 2022, inspiring many women like her to pursue their dreams.

As previously reported by KAMI, Ruffa Gutierrez took to Instagram to express her love and pride for Venice Bektas. On Instagram, Ruffa celebrated a milestone in her daughter's life, turning 21 years old this year. In her post, Ruffa shared how far her daughter has come in life, and said she was thriving, touching the hearts of fans.