Michelle Dee, pinili ang autism advocacy event sa kabila ng kaniyang espesyal na araw
- Michelle Dee attended the Angels Walk for Autism with her family
- The advocacy event coincided with her birthday weekend, GMA News reported
- Autism Society Philippines is pushing for laws to support services for individuals on the spectrum
- Michelle shared her perspective on handling criticism and staying focused on meaningful opinions
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Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee once again demonstrated her strong commitment to autism awareness as she attended a major advocacy event despite her demanding schedule.
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On April 26, Michelle participated in the Angels Walk for Autism organized by the Autism Society Philippines in Pasay. She was joined by her mother, Melanie Marquez, and her siblings, turning the event into a meaningful family moment.
The occasion held special significance for Michelle as it coincided with her birthday weekend.
"I've worked with the Autism Society Philippines for so many years also, so to see it grow every year and for us to exceed our own expectations, siyempre nakakataba ng puso," she said.
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She added, "I mean, that's all I ever wanna do every year; it's to celebrate growth not just within myself, but everything that I support also."
The organization is now aiming to go beyond awareness and acceptance by pushing for concrete action through legislation.
According to chair emerita Dang Koe, key services such as diagnosis, therapy, and employment opportunities are part of the proposed measures.
"Kaya po du'n sa bill na 'yun, kung ito po ay maisapabatas, lahat po ng ahensya ng gobyerno ay hinihingan ng plano kung paano po i-a-address ang pangangailangan ng lahat ng Pinoy na nasa autism spectrum," she explained.
Despite her advocacy work, Michelle also acknowledged the challenges of public life.
"Sa social media, siyempre everybody has the capacity to say anything and hide behind dummy accounts or faceless accounts with just the purpose to hurt somebody," she shared.
She added, "Pero, I've always said, throughout my showbiz career, that I only listen to opinions that matter, people that I know have the best interest at heart for me and everyone working on this project."
Michelle Dee is a multi-talented Filipino actress, model, and beauty queen who notably represented the Philippines in the Top 10 at Miss Universe 2023. Beyond her pageantry success, she is a dedicated advocate for autism awareness and mental health education, recently expanding her career into music and diverse television roles.
In another report, Michelle Marquez Dee underscored the expanding global reach of her advocacy following her win of the Voice for Change award. As an ambassador of the Autism Society Philippines, she observed a noticeable increase in parents reaching out for support after her stint on the international stage. Although the recent Angels Walk gathered around 40,000 participants, Dee stressed that awareness efforts still have a long way to go. She also called on the Philippine government to provide stronger support systems, including financial assistance and insurance coverage.
Meanwhile, Michelle shared an emotional milestone on social media when she personally visited her newly unveiled billboard along EDSA. The beauty queen admitted feeling overwhelmed and grateful, saying the moment fulfilled a lifelong dream. Accompanied by her creative team, she documented the experience herself, even jokingly reminding herself to stay composed amid the excitement. This achievement comes after her notable international pageant journey and continued prominence as one of the country’s leading fashion icons.
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