Gray's video came days after she received a warning from Lieutenant General Antonio Parlade to disassociate herself from Gabriela, a group that advocates for women's issues.
Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray recently took to social media to share an important message about the right of people to speak freely.
On October 24, Catriona Gray, 26, uploaded a video of herself on Instagram and said: "Please don't ever allow your voice to be silenced. You never know who's life may be impacted by your words."
"You never know who you'll help feel seen, courageous or comforted," she added. "When you speak up for yourself, know that in sharing your stories, you're speaking up for others too."
Gray's video came days after she received a warning from Lieutenant General Antonio Parlade to disassociate herself from Gabriela, a group that advocates for women's issues.
As of this writing, the clip amassed more than 441,000 views on Instagram. Many followers also commented, including some of the celebrities in the Philippines.
Anne Curtis wrote: Yes!!! 👏🏽
"Yes! Thank you, Cat 👑" Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach added.
Someone else commented: "Speaking up is not a crime, but curtailing freedom of speech and expression is. Continue your advocacy, Ms. Gray. With so much support and admiration for you."
Gray is the fourth Filipina to win the Miss Universe competition. Previously, she was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2018 and Miss World Philippines 2016.
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Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray recently took to social media to share an important message about the right of people to speak freely.
On October 24, Catriona Gray, 26, uploaded a video of herself on Instagram and said: "Please don't ever allow your voice to be silenced. You never know who's life may be impacted by your words."
"You never know who you'll help feel seen, courageous or comforted," she added. "When you speak up for yourself, know that in sharing your stories, you're speaking up for others too."
Gray's video came days after she received a warning from Lieutenant General Antonio Parlade to disassociate herself from Gabriela, a group that advocates for women's issues.
As of this writing, the clip amassed more than 441,000 views on Instagram. Many followers also commented, including some of the celebrities in the Philippines.
Anne Curtis wrote: Yes!!! 👏🏽
"Yes! Thank you, Cat 👑" Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach added.
Someone else commented: "Speaking up is not a crime, but curtailing freedom of speech and expression is. Continue your advocacy, Ms. Gray. With so much support and admiration for you."
Gray is the fourth Filipina to win the Miss Universe competition. Previously, she was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2018 and Miss World Philippines 2016.
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