Maris Racal’s Birthday Post Sparks Public Support
MARIS RACAL – Birthdays are usually filled with cakes, gifts, and greetings — but for Maris Racal, turning 28 came with a bold message that quickly went viral.
Kapamilya actress and singer Maris Racal marked her 28th birthday not just with the usual greetings and photos, but with a message that quickly struck a chord online. Her birthday wish, posted on social media, carried a clever yet powerful play on words: “DPWH” — an acronym she defined as “Di Pwede ang Walang Hustisya” (No to No Justice).
In her post, Racal shared a series of photos from her birthday celebration, adding the caption: “Ang wish ko lang ay DPWH.” She then explained what the acronym meant, transforming what many had initially assumed was a reference to a government agency into a statement against injustice. The post spread rapidly across platforms, earning admiration for its wit and resonance.
Maris Racal’s message did not come in isolation. Just a day earlier, Racal was seen among thousands of Filipinos who participated in the “Trillion Peso March” at Luneta, a massive protest against alleged corruption in infrastructure and flood-control projects. The demonstration drew people from diverse backgrounds, all voicing frustration over what they described as the systemic misuse of public funds.
Racal joined several other celebrities who used their platforms to amplify the public’s call for accountability. On her social media, she also posted a photo from the rally with the striking caption: “Serbisyo sa tao, huwag gawing negosyo” (Service to the people, not a business).
Her outspoken stance highlights a growing movement of public figures stepping beyond entertainment to confront pressing social and political issues. For many of her fans, Racal’s birthday wish symbolized the broader desire of ordinary Filipinos — a demand for justice, fairness, and integrity in governance.
As her post continues to go viral, it reinforces how messages of truth and accountability, even delivered in creative ways, can spark meaningful conversations. For Maris Racal, turning her special day into a platform for advocacy shows that celebrating life can also mean fighting for what’s right.