PAWS AND PURPOSE: Mica Angela Prado-Singian turns 18 with a heart for animals

Mica Angela Prado-Singian turns 18 with a soft heart for animals. Instead of receiving blue bills from her parents' friends, she asked for a donation for Team Rescue Iloilo.
Mica Angela Prado-Singian turns 18 with a soft heart for animals. Instead of receiving blue bills from her parents' friends, she asked for a donation for Team Rescue Iloilo.

BY MA. THERESA LADIAO

FOR most young women, turning 18 is a time for grand celebrations and cherished traditions. But for Mica Angela Prado-Singian, her debut was more than just a rite of passage — it was a testament to her passion for animal welfare.

Mica Angela Prado-Singian celebrates her grand 18th birthday full of love with her parents, Atty. Annelei Fabia Prado-Singian and Ton Singian, and brother.

A Grade 12 ABM student at Hua Siong College of Iloilo, Mica dreams of becoming a lawyer, following in the footsteps of her mother, Atty. Annelei Fabia Prado-Singian, and grandfather, Atty. Igmedio Sta. Maria Prado, Jr. Despite her aspirations and academic commitments, Mica, affectionately called “Shobe” by her loved ones, has always found time to champion a cause close to her heart: rescuing and caring for animals.

Friends of Mica’s mother

Instead of the traditional 18 blue bills ritual during her debut at the Iloilo Convention Center, Mica made a heartfelt request. She asked 18 of her mom’s friends to donate whatever they could, with all proceeds going to Team Rescue Iloilo, a local organization dedicated to saving and rehabilitating animals in need.

“Beauty is not in the face, beauty is a light in the heart.” The grand 18th birthday celebration of Mica Angela Prado-Singian was held at Iloilo Convention Center in Mandurriao, Iloilo City.

The event, brought to life by WES Coordinators under Jocelyn Pineda Usalla, was a reflection of Mica’s compassion and the unwavering support of her family.

“She may be 18 now, but she will always be our baby,” her parents lovingly shared, echoing the sentiment of her older brother.

Mica’s little way of giving back on her 18th birthday was spreading love to these boys of Don Bosco Home for Boys in Dumangas, Iloilo. Together with Cheshuy Co and family, these boys were made extra happy this holiday season. Singian family thanked WES Coordinators, Prima Luce Photography, Medi Macaranas, and RhamLee June Cordero for spreading love with them and spearheading the event.

Mica’s story reminds us that milestones are more meaningful when shared with others, especially to those who have no voice but desperately need a helping hand./PN

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