(From left) Donny Pangilinan and Sarah Geronimo. Images: Instagram/@angatbuhay, @justsarahgph
With the Philippines recovering from super typhoon Kristine, many celebrities including Donny Pangilinan and Sarah Geronimo took time off their busy schedules to help their fellow countrymen.
Pangilinan, while donning a pink raincoat and a black baseball cap, visited the Museo ng Pag-Asa in Quezon City to donate relief goods to the victims, as seen on Angat Buhay’s Instagram page on Thursday, October 24.
“Heartfelt thanks to @donny for personally delivering relief goods at the Angat Buhay office! Maraming salamat sa walang sawang pakikipagbayanihan (Thank you very much for always helping your countrymen), Donny,” the post read.
G Studios, owned by Geronimo and her husband Matteo Guidicelli, partnered with Angat Buhay and South Trading Post to organize a donation drive for the victims of super typhoon Kristine.
The production house will accept in-kind donations such as food, water, hygiene kits, flashlights, blankets, detergent powder, brand-new or used clothes, power banks, towels, and diapers for babies, among others.
Singer-songwriter Arthur Nery organized a donation drive at the entrance of the Araneta Coliseum where fans can give cash or in-kind goods to the victims. This coincided with his concert on Friday, October 25, which pushed through despite the effects of the super typhoon.
“Help me show my love to fellow fans in this time of need. We will be putting up boxes at the entrance, where you can donate in cash or in kind. I will also be selling some of my stuff and my outfits during the concert online, with all proceeds going to those directly affected by the calamity,” he said.
Several Kapamilya stars including BINI, Nyoy Volante, Kaila Estrada, Vina Morales, and KD Estrada participated in ABS-CBN’s “Tulong-Tulong Hanggang Dulo: Operation Kristine” digital donation drive.
The show, which was livestreamed on October 25, was organized by the media giant to accept cash donations.
“Drag Race Philippines” season two winner Captivating Katkat, who goes by the pronouns she/her, visited the Angat Buhay headquarters to participate in donation efforts for the victims.
“Just got home from @angatbuhay_ph headquarters, just want to thank and commend these volunteers for their dedication to help our kababayans,” she wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
Just got home from @angatbuhay_ph headquarters, just want to thank and commend these volunteers for their dedication to help our kababayans 🫶🏻🌸 #KristinePh pic.twitter.com/AGO1OmAroN
— Captivating Katkat (@itsmekatkat) October 24, 2024
Kyline Alcantara, Kate Valdez, Paul Salas, and Mikee Quintos were among the Sparkle celebrities who took part in GMA’s “Operation Bayanihan: Bagyong Kristine Telethon.”
Super typhoon Kristine exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on the afternoon of Friday, however, reports from Pagasa suggested that it may loop back toward the country on Monday, October 28.
According to Pagasa’s latest weather bulletin, it will depend on the tropical depression found on the east of the PAR, which will ultimately dictate the possible curving back of the super typhoon.