Pokwang recalls Christmas act of kindness that changed her life

For Pokwang, Christmas has never been just about celebration. It has always been about quietly showing up for people who need kindness the most—without cameras, applause, or expectation of return.

In a deeply emotional interview on The Boy Abunda Talk Channel, Pokwang shared a Christmas encounter she said she will carry for the rest of her life, one that reshaped her understanding of giving, gratitude, and purpose.

Speaking with Boy Abunda, Pokwang revealed that every 25 December, she makes it a personal tradition to give groceries to strangers she randomly meets on the road. The practice, she said, is rooted in faith and gratitude rather than publicity. Among all those moments, one encounter along the stretch of Tanay left an indelible mark.

She recalled seeing a father walking with three of his children—two clinging to his shorts and one cradled in his arms. After greeting him and asking where they were headed, Pokwang learned that the man was on his way to visit his wife.

“Akala ko… biyudo pala,” Pokwang said, explaining that the man’s wife had already passed away, leaving him to care for five children. Two of them had been left temporarily with relatives.

When Pokwang handed the man the groceries, he broke down in tears. What struck her most, she said, was not just the crying—but the pain behind it.

“Kasi sabi niya, ‘kagabi po kasi natulog lang kami,’” she recalled.

The father explained that they had gone to bed hungry the night before, without even a simple Noche Buena. Pokwang said the groceries were more than food—they offered dignity, relief, and a moment of shared humanity.

She recalled the man thanking her repeatedly, overwhelmed by the thought that his children would finally have something to share on Christmas Day.

For Pokwang, the experience was a reminder that unseen struggles often exist in plain sight, and that small acts of kindness can carry immeasurable weight.

“Iba yung happiness na mabibigay mo sa mga tao na hindi mo naman sila ka ano-ano,” she said.

More than a story of charity, Pokwang framed the encounter as a lesson in purpose, believing that blessings are not accidental and that those given more are sometimes meant to help carry others through difficult moments.

“Minsan talaga gagamitin ka ni God,” she said. “It’s about time na ikaw naman. Give back.”

Through the story, Pokwang offered a quiet reminder that the true spirit of Christmas is not found in grand gestures, but in compassion given freely—especially when no one is watching.