Actress Maris Racal caught the public’s eye by alluding to the flood control controversy in her birthday post.
On Monday, September 22, the showbiz personality shared photos from her colorful birthday photoshoot with the caption:
It’s my birthday today. Ang wish ko lang ay DPWH.
Di
Pwede ang
Walang
Hustisya
Maris shared her posts on Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter), with each earning thousands of likes.
The photos were taken by Lee Morale.
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ANG BIRTHDAY WISH KO TODAY AY DPWH
Di Pwede ang Walang Hustisya pic.twitter.com/Os7EYP4Q0C
— Maris Racal (@MissMarisRacal) September 22, 2025
The true meaning of DPWH is the Department of Public Works and Highways.
Meanwhile, her birthday wish has sparked various reactions from Filipinos, with many agreeing.
“Nadali mo, Eneng! Happy B-day [Birthday],” a social media user commented.
“Happy birthday, Maris, same tayo ng wish,” another Filipino said.
“Your wish may come true. Happy birthday,” a different Facebook user wrote.
“Happy birthday. Sana matupad ang b-day wish mo at b-day wish ni Ms. Kara David,” another said.
Another personality with a similar wish is broadcast journalist Kara David, who previously said her birthday wish was for the “corrupt” people in the Philippines to “die.”
ALSO READ: Kara David is earning buzz for her birthday wish. Here’s why
Maris was among the celebrities who attended the anti-corruption rally on September 21, calling for accountability in the flood control mess involving government officials and contractors.
She also led a chant at Rizal Park, where she urged public officials to serve the people.
During the protest, she was also seen holding a sign that read, “LAHAT NG KORAP, DAPAT MANAGOT!”
The rally was part of a broader movement denouncing corruption in government infrastructure projects, particularly flood control initiatives plagued by allegations of graft and mismanagement.
Former officials from the DPWH and some contractors are being investigated for their suspected involvement in corruption schemes.
These accusations include receiving kickbacks, poor-quality construction work, “ghost” projects or those reported as completed but either unfinished or never built, and contractors with questionable histories continuing to win bids.
This issue gained national prominence after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. highlighted the problem in his fourth State of the Nation Address, warning about the corruption tied to flood control infrastructure.
