Jan Milo Severo - Philstar.com
June 30, 2026 | 10:42am
MANILA, Philippines — Actress Ivana Alawi boldly expressed her views on the issue of “victim blaming” against women and their choice of clothing.
Ivana pointed out the issue of blaming women who become victims of sexual harassment and other types of harassment, allegedly because of their style of dress.
On her Facebook page, Ivana shared her opinion and reaction to the issue.
"‘Puro ka pasexy’, ‘Paano hindi babastusin eh tignan mo naman ang suot mo?’ Andaming opinion ng tao about women. Madaming posts patungkol sa damit at dapat sinusuot ng mga babae para sila ay respetuhin,” Ivana said.
“Ang respeto sa babae ay hindi dapat nakabase sa haba ng kanyang pananamit, o kung anong sinusuot niya. Walang anumang kasuotan ang nagbibigay ng karapatan sa iba para husgahan, maliitin, o bastusin ka.
“Sa dulo ng araw, mas mahalaga ang kabutihan ng puso, ang respeto sa kapwa, at kung paano mo pinakikitunguhan ang ibang tao. Lahat ng babae ay karapat-dapat respetuhin anuman ang suot, anuman ang hugis ng katawan, anuman ang estado sa buhay.”
Ivana also had a message to all the women.
“Wear what makes you happy. Be proud of who you are. Love yourself. Hindi damit ang nagde-define kung sino ka. Character does,” she said.
Many commented and agreed with the star's Facebook post, including content creator Lans.
“Your character speaks louder than their criticisms, Ate Ivana. People may talk, judge, and criticize, pero hindi nila mababago ang fact na you’ve used your platform to help, inspire, and give hope to so many people po, that is what truly matters, ate," Lans said.
“Thank you for reminding us that kindness is way way more powerful than criticisms. Hugs po, Ate Ivana. We see your heart, and we support you,” she added.
