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Iza Calzado pens letter to daughter Deia on International Women’s Day

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

Push Team

<p>Actress Iza Calzado marked International Women’s Day in a heartfelt and meaningful way: by sharing a special message for her daughter, Deia, on Saturday, March 8.</p><p>Taking to social media, Iza penned a touching note emphasizing the significance of Women’s Day and her hopes for a more equitable world.</p><p>“Dear Deia,” Iza began, addressing her baby girl. “Today, we celebrate Happy International Women’s Day. My wish for you is that you grow up in a world where gender equality is the standard and not something we have to fight for.”</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-16" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DG8DT43zVN1/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A16%2C%22os%22%3A8962171.400000036%2C%22ls%22%3A765096.4000000358%2C%22le%22%3A765109.1000000238%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-16" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>The actress encouraged her daughter to take part in advocating for equality, reinforcing the importance of being an active force in shaping a fairer society for all.</p><p>“I hope we can both be part of the force that accelerates the progress to ensure the future is better for every girl, every woman and every human,” she continued.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2024/3/7/look-iza-calzado-celebrates-her-body-and-womanhood-i-am-a-woman-i-am-powerful-1948"><strong>READ: Iza Calzado celebrates her body and womanhood: ‘I am a woman. I am powerful!’</strong></a></div><p>As an advocate for women&#x27;s empowerment, Iza reminded her daughter to believe in herself and her capabilities.</p><p>“Remember that it all starts from you. In order to better empower others, you need to believe in your own strength, your incredible power. I pray for God’s divine protection and grace to be with you and every woman, every step of the way,” she expressed. “Happy International Women’s Day, Deia! Laban, Anak! ❤️‍🔥”</p><p>Iza also extended her greetings to all women, saying, “P.S. Happy IWD to all of us amazing women in the world! Mabuhay! ❤️”</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-17" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DGu6WEQx3KB/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A17%2C%22os%22%3A8962779.800000012%2C%22ls%22%3A765096.4000000358%2C%22le%22%3A765109.1000000238%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="880" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-17" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>A well-known advocate for equal rights and women&#x27;s empowerment, Iza co-founded She Talks Asia, an advocacy agency dedicated to amplifying stories and fostering intergenerational wisdom among women.</p><p>“Every women’s month, we hold a summit. A lot of our issues stem from a lot of inequalities, stereotypes that we experienced. Some are maybe even in our heads, what we were exposed to along the way from our childhood growing up. So, like with me, how it started was really my passion for self-love and acceptance and body positivity. It’s a women&#x27;s issue,” Iza said in a previous interview with ABS-CBN News.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2024/2/21/iza-calzado-to-lead-women-s-empowerment-discussion-at-summit-1825"><strong>READ: Iza Calzado to lead women’s empowerment discussion at summit</strong></a></div><p>“Because it&#x27;s primarily women who feel the lack. Because us women, we&#x27;re expected to be everything and to be perfect because that&#x27;s what society expects of us, but we need to break those barriers of our stereotypes,&quot; she added.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/3/7/bianca-gonzalez-and-iza-calzado-list-the-comments-women-receive-that-they-want-to-change-2314"><strong>READ: Bianca Gonzalez and Iza Calzado list the comments women receive that they want to change</strong></a></div><p>In 2024, Iza was recognized as one of Cosmopolitan Philippines&#x27; Women of Influence.</p><p>“I do what I do because I think about my mom and how it was for her as a woman back then. Maybe she didn’t have a voice. She didn’t have a kind of support group that I have right now,” Iza said.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2024/3/22/iza-calzado-hailed-as-woman-of-influence-2024-1047"><strong>READ: Iza Calzado hailed as Woman of Influence 2024</strong></a></div><p>“I do now what I do ‘cause now I have my own daughter,” she explained. “And one day, I hope she and possibly her daughter will step on the stage and say I am using my influence to inspire others because this is what my mom did.”  </p>