Kat Tolentino celebrates 30th birthday with gratitude

Kat Tolentino celebrated her 30th birthday with gratitude despite undergoing surgery for a ruptured appendix.

In a social media post, Tolentino described her hospitalization as challenging but acknowledged the experience's spiritual significance and expressed gratitude for being alive.

She thanked her family, loved ones, and the volleyball community for their support during her recovery.

Tolentino's teammates visited her at home and shared that they had a video call with Maddie Madayag in Japan, dedicating their recent winning streak to Tolentino.

Fellow Ateneo alum Deanna Wong also posted an uplifting message on social media.