Sa panahon ng kalamidad at krisis, masarap malaman na marunog magbalik ng pagpapala ang ating mga artista!!! *** Local Celebrities Pay Back by Raising Funds for Yolanda Victims *** Link: kickerdaily/local-celebrities-pay-back-by-raising-funds-for-yolanda-victims/ While assistance may be pouring in from different sectors and from around the world for the devastated victims of super typhoon Yolanda, a number of celebrities have also shown their share of generosity. To name a few: Sharon Cuneta and Ogie Alcasid Megastar Sharon Cuneta and Ogie Alcasid converted their “The Mega and the Songwriter” weekly musical show on TV5 into “Gabi ng Kanta at Biyaya” which gained P30 million in cash pledges including the Megastar’s P10 million aid which she divided between Alagang Kapatid Foundation and the Aboitiz Foundation evenly. “@AboitizFDN please expect a check of PHP5 million from me tomorrow. The other PHP5 million plus, please expect tomorrow as well, @alagangkapatid. God bless VISAYAS. #BangonVisayas,” the Megastar tweeted. Anne Curtis Anne Curtis had an impromptu garage sale at Market! Market! over the weekend and came up with a grand sale of P370,000 for the same cause; to aid the victims of Yolanda. But she wasn’t done yet. “What I did today is nowhere near enough. So much more has to be done to HELP,” Anne told her over six million Twitter and Instagram followers. In addition to that sale, she also donated her talent fee for the concert “Annebisyosa: No Other Concert” series to be held on November 15 at the Qatar National Convention Center in Doha which she made known to the public during her guest appearance on “KrisTV” yesterday, November 12. Angel Locsin The Darna of 2014, Angel Locsin, plays real hero with Philippine National Red Cross by working side by side with them in their relief operations. Vernon Sarne, the editor-in-chief of popular motoring magazine Top Gear Philippines, says Angel is auctioning her 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle for the same cause. Regine Velasquez and Julia Montes Regine Velasquez and Julia Montes have pledged the proceeds of their planned garage sales as well; which they will hold separately. The songwriter, Ogie Alcasid, will also include his own personal items in his wife’s garage sale as support to the worthy cause. Martin Nievera For his part, Martin Nievera announced via Philstar that he will spearhead musical shows with the three big networks to generate funds. “When Ondoy happened, I was in the US and I solicited donations from Fil-Ams and mounted concerts for the benefit of the victims. Now that I’m here, I’m willing to spearhead concerts with Channel 7, Channel 5, ABS-CBN, all in the pursuit of helping our hapless kababayan. When a calamity like this magnitude strikes, I believe wala dapat Kapamilya, Kapatid, Kapuso, all of us should be united,” Martin said while on the sidelines of the launching of Ayala Malls’ Christmas theme and activities, which will kick-start on Nov. 19. Piolo Pascual Piolo Pascual pledged, in behalf of his own families, a personal donation to the stricken victims. He was also present at the Ayala Mall event, and said he and his family would pledge a personal donation to the victims. “My heart goes out to the victims, I will help in any way, I will make a donation,” the actor said without disclosing the amount. “Myx Mo! 2013” Performers More than 40 performers took the stage in the “Myx Mo! 2013,” the country’s biggest annual music marathon event on Tuesday, November 12, which was held at the SM MOA grounds for the same benefit. Ticket prices ranged from P50 to P350 per head; a night of music with Gloc 9, Wolfgang, Rivermaya, Parokya ni Edgar, Chicosci, Callalily, Moonstar88, Never the Strangers, Save Me Hollywood, Rico Blanco, Rocksteddy, Karylle, and other stars in their own right. Rock artists Rock artists Jonan Aguilar, Imago, Flippin’ Soul Stompers, Pedicab, Sandwich, Kjwan,and Stick Figgaz will perform in “Instagig”, another benefit show organized by the Philippine Red Cross in partnership with Radio Republic which will be held in Sucat, Parañaque on Wednesday, Nov. 13. The event will also serve as a pathway, a relief center for those who wish to contribute to the charity project. Ticket sales for “Instagig” is P200 per head. Lucy Torres-Gomez As per posts by Lucy Torres-Gomez, actress-turned-congresswoman and “Showbiz Police” host in her Instagram account, the well-known Kris Aquino donated P400,000 to the Yolanda victims. Ariella Arida Third runner-up in the recently-held Miss Universe 2013, Ariella Arida, will lead volunteers of the relief efforts of Bb. Pilipinas Charities, Inc. which is making an initial P1M donation. Dingdong Dantes An NCCA ambassador for the Youth, Dingdong Dantes, has likewise pledged his support and will personally deliver relief goods to Congresswomn Lucy’s native Ormoc City, which is one of the hardest-hit areas during the typhoon. Together with reel-life and real-life girlfriend, Marian Rivera, the couple are organizing a benefit run. Martha Joy NCCA ambassador for the YouthDingdong Dantes has likewise pledged his support and will personally deliver relief goods to Lucy’s native Ormoc City, one of the hardest-hit areas during the typhoon.Dingdong Dantes has likewise pledged his support and will personally deliver relief goods to Lucy’s native Ormoc City, one of the hardest-hit areas during the typhoon. In Canada, website MENAFN reported that Filipino-Canadian singer Martha Joy who was a finalist in the 2007 edition of “Canadian Idol” will host the first of a series of fundraising concerts in Toronto on November 22 wherein the proceeds will go directly to designated charities and archdioses in the Philippines. Other stars who joined include: KC Concepcion for UN’s World Food Programme, Daniel Padilla, whose actress-mom Karla Estrada hails from Tacloban;, and Shaina Magdayao. Shaina tweets: “I pray for all our kababayan, especially at this time. May God clothe them with his strength and protection.” Pla. like and share: kickerdaily/local-celebrities-pay-back-by-raising-funds-for-yolanda-victims/
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