Heart Evangelista reveals reason behind “sad eyes” at SONA 2025
- Heart Evangelista admitted she was feeling down during SONA 2025 because her pet dogs, Panda and Pochi, were in the hospital
- A netizen commented on Heart’s “sad eyes” in her Instagram photos, saying, “eyes don’t lie”
- Heart confirmed, “I felt very sad this day. My Panda and Pochi are in the hospital,” and hoped they would come home in a week
- Fans flooded her post with well-wishes for Panda and Pochi’s recovery, though no further health updates have been shared yet
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Actress and fashion icon Heart Evangelista addressed comments about her “sad eyes” during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 28, 2025.

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Heart, who attended the event alongside her husband, Senate President Chiz Escudero, admitted she was emotionally distressed because her beloved pet dogs, Panda and Pochi, were hospitalized.
After sharing photos from the SONA on Instagram the following day, netizens quickly noticed her somber expression.
One Instagram user, @ladyfrance, remarked, “Parang ang lungkot ng mata. I don’t know if makeup lang \[but] eyes don’t lie.”
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Heart responded candidly to the comment, saying, “I felt very sad this day. My Panda and Pochi are in the hospital.”
She further added, “They still are but hopefully they will be able to come home in a week or so.”
Following her reply, fans and followers flooded the comments section with messages of support and well-wishes for the speedy recovery of her fur babies.
As of now, the actress has not provided further updates on their condition.
Joining Heart and Escudero at the SONA were his children, Quino and Chesi, who were also present at the official gathering.
The actress has been known for her deep affection for her pets, often sharing their moments on social media, making the concern from her fans heartfelt and personal.
Heart Evangelista is a Filipino actress, artist, fashion icon, and socialite. She is known for her work in television and film, as well as her influence in the fashion industry both locally and internationally. She started her career as an actress in the early 2000s, starring in popular TV dramas. Beyond entertainment, Heart is a recognized style icon. She is married to Chiz Escudero, a Filipino senator.
When Heart was just visiting Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition, she heard heard AZ Martinez open up about difficulties moving on from her previous romantic relationship. She gave advice about moving on from toxic relationships and compared toxic love to a virus that eventually dies and emphasized it only takes two weeks to break a habit. The fashion icon urged the housemates not to waste their beauty and time on someone who is not right for them. Furthermore, she reminded them that their experiences in the house would change them and warned them not to go back to toxic partners.
Previously, the Kapuso actress and socialite stirred a wave of online buzz recently. She previously Heart showcased a package she received from Kapamilya superstar, Anne Curtis. In her post, Heart gave everyone a glimpse into the heartfelt note that Anne also wrote for her. Needless to say, many were delighted to see the two style icons' closeness with each other.
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