Pokwang, isiniwalat ang mga mensaheng natanggap matapos manalo sa kaso laban sa dating partner
- Pokwang opened up about her experience as a single mother and what keeps her fighting through life
- She urged women experiencing abuse to prioritize their children and seek help
- The actress shared that many women reached out to her after she won her case against her former partner
- Pokwang encouraged abuse survivors to document evidence and seek legal assistance
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Pokwang shared her experiences as a single mother and encouraged women facing abuse in their relationships to find the strength to stand up for themselves and their children.
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The actress discussed the subject during her guest appearance on i-Listen with Kara David, where she also talked about the people who continue to give her strength after her separation from her former partner.
For Pokwang, her children and grandchildren remain among the biggest reasons she continues to move forward. Her grandson, the son of her daughter Mae, is now six years old.
“Yan 'yung mga dahilan kung ba't bumabangon ako, lumalaban sa buhay. Kasi talagang, alam mo paggising mo, sila agad 'yung makikita mo, 'yung kakulitan, nag-uunahan sa tabi mo. Napakasaya lang,” she said.
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Her experiences also shaped the message she wanted to give women who may be enduring abuse from their husbands or partners.
“Ako, ang masasabi ko, ipaglaban n'yo 'yung mga anak n'yo. Hindi 'yung sariling kaligayahan n'yo o 'yung sariling takot n'yo,” she said.
Pokwang emphasized that fear should not be used as a reason for women to view themselves as powerless.
“Ako kasi, mas takot ako mawalan ng anak kaysa mawalan ng partner. Hindi dapat gamitin natin 'yung pagiging mahina dahil babae ka. Hindi dapat tayo kumakapit doon. 'Babae kasi ako,' hindi. Hindi, 'babae ka lang.' Babae ka. Nanay ka. May mga anak ka. At hindi naman nila gusto isilang sa mundong ito. So dapat, sila 'yung pinaglalaban natin,” she said.
She also noted that women have become increasingly capable of standing on their own, particularly when it comes to their careers and ability to support themselves.
“Kaya dapat, ano rin tayo, 'wag natin bigyan ng space sa tahanan natin 'yung lahat ng klaseng pang-aabuso,” she stressed.
Pokwang further revealed that her personal experience had encouraged other women to approach her with their own stories. She said her direct messages became filled with accounts from women who claimed to have experienced different forms of abuse following her victory in the case she filed against her former partner.
“Grabe, 'no? Nu'ng nanalo ako, sumasabog 'yung DM ko doon sa mga babae na nakaranas ng pang-aabuso. Sabi nila sa akin, Miss Pokwang, anong gagawin ko? Kasi meron akong ganito, ganiyan. Physically abused siya. Financially, ganiyan. Tapos sabi ko, 'Pumunta ka sa, ito, pumunta ka sa Camp Crame, Women and Children's Desk. Maghanap ka ng lawyer na magaling. Mag-ipon ka ng mga ebidensya,'” she recounted.
Her advice focused on speaking up, gathering evidence, and reaching out to appropriate authorities and legal professionals when facing an abusive situation.
Pokwang's discussion also highlighted how her role as a mother continues to influence the way she approaches difficult circumstances. Rather than allowing fear to define her decisions, she said women should recognize their own strength and consider the welfare of their children.
The actress is also set to appear in the Cinemalaya 2026 film 2 Valid IDs, which is scheduled to arrive in cinemas this month.
Pokwang, born Marietta Subong, is a multi-awarded Filipino comedian, actress, and television host who rose to fame after winning the reality talent search Clown in a Million in 2004. Renowned for her vibrant personality and versatility, she has starred in numerous hit sitcoms, dramas, and blockbuster films, earning accolades such as the Dolphy King of Comedy Award.
In another report, Pokwang recalled the painful loss of her six-year-old son, Shin, who passed away from a brain tumor in 1998. At the time, the actress-comedian was working in Abu Dhabi and struggled to raise enough money to cover her son’s medical treatment. Pokwang remembered how Shin would repeatedly ask if she had already returned while he was confined in the hospital.
Meanwhile, Pokwang and Ogie Diaz shared a playful exchange on Instagram as the actress-comedian celebrated her birthday. Ogie greeted his longtime friend by posting a video from an event where the two crossed paths, adding a humorous message for her special day. Pokwang later reposted his birthday greeting on her Instagram Stories and responded with her own witty remark.
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