Liza Soberano speaks up against child abuse, shares personal experiences

Filipino-American actress Liza Soberano shared her first public post since discussing abusive childhood experiences in the United States, emphasizing her responsibility to speak up against child exploitation.

In a video series hosted by Sarah Bahbah and an Instagram post featuring childhood photos, Liza recounted being kidnapped and abused during her early years, particularly while in foster care.

She thanked her younger self for staying determined and strong despite difficult circumstances and highlighted alarming statistics about child labor and sexual exploitation in the Philippines.

Days after her podcast episode went viral, Soberano shared on Instagram that she is using her voice not just for four-year-old Hope, but for thousands of children and women around the world who cannot speak up.

Liza acknowledged her privilege to share her experiences on a public platform and encouraged others to speak out despite potential criticism or exploitation of their stories.

She thanked those who reached out privately after her podcast episode and expressed gratitude for mentors like Save The Children Philippines, Nomi Network, and other partners fighting with her.