Marian Rivera continues to show her support for Smile Train Philippines.

Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera graced the celebration of World Smile Day and the anniversary of the non-government organization, Smile Train, which she has been supporting for years.

Smile Train aims to provide quality cleft care and treatment for 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren with cleft palates.

This year, the organization is celebrating its 25th anniversary. They marked the momentous milestone by lighting up around 60 landmarks worldwide in Smile Train blue on World Smile Day.

The historical Rizal Monument in Luneta is part of the campaign and its illumination was led by Marian and Smile Train Philippines executives.

“I always say, smiling is free, why should we deny it to 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren in need?” Marian mused.

(I always say, smiling is free but why should we deny this to 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren in need?)

Marian Rivera celebrated World Smile Day at the Rizal Park. | Source: Faye Almazan

In an interview with the press, Marian said she has been supporting Smile Train Philippines for a decade now.

“As long as I can extend what I have, I want to extend that to them,” she said.

(For me, whatever I have, I will extend it to them until I can.)

Marian Rivera and the executives with some of the Smile Train Philippines 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren. | Source: Faye Almazan

Smile Train Southeast Asia area director John Manuel Flores said the lighting of landmarks around the world aims to “draw attention to the way Smile Train lights 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren’s faces with smiles each day through our work to ensure everyone, everywhere has access to quality cleft treatment.”

According to Smile Train Philippines program director Felix Grimares, the organization has supported more than two million cleft surgeries, with the Philippine arm supporting more than 75,000 surgeries since 2001.

MEANWHILE, TAKE A LOOK AT MARIAN RIVERA SPENDING TIME WITH THE CHILDREN OF SMILE TRAIN PH EARLIER THIS YEAR