Celebrities lengthen assist to Cebu earthquake victims

A number of Cebuano celebrities like Kim Chiu and Vina Morales supply on-ground help and set up reduction efforts for the earthquake victims

MANILA, Philippines – Following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu on Tuesday night time, September 30, residents in severely affected areas have been displaced from their houses, left with out meals and water, and are experiencing energy outages.

In response, a number of celebrities and public figures have organized reduction efforts and provided on-ground help to victims.

Actress Kim Chiu put taping on maintain to personally purchase reduction items for victims in her dwelling province, significantly these in Bogo Metropolis and San Remigio, which had been among the many hardest hit.

In pictures shared by ASAPOFFICIAL, she was seen shopping for development supplies and straight coordinating the distribution of reduction items.

Singer-actress Zsa Zsa Padilla donated meals packs and bottled water at a provincial reduction heart in Cebu. In a Fb publish, the Cebu Province web page wrote, “The actress’ donations present solidarity with the Cebuano individuals throughout troublesome instances and hardships.”

She additionally appealed for added donations of meals, water, and tents by means of her Instagram web page.

Cebu-based TV persona Divine Lee, by means of her charity Braveness Cebu, led reduction operations for victims of the earthquake. With the assistance of Manila-based celebrities, they mobilized in-kind donations of meals, water, and important gadgets.

Their operations coated the epicenter in Bogo in addition to close by cities Medellin and Daanbantayan.

In the meantime, entrepreneur, engineer, and Cebu native Slater Younger expressed his concern for fellow Cebuanos, assuring the general public that his household is protected whereas providing prayers for these affected.

Lee additionally named Younger as among the many celebrities who assisted with money and in-kind donations, in addition to data drives.

Cebuano actress Vina Morales, who was born in Bogo, posted a heartfelt prayer on Instagram asking for defense, braveness, and resilience for the victims.

“Lord, we pray for everybody affected by the earthquake in Cebu. Cowl them with Your safety and embrace them with Your love. Strengthen their hearts on this time of trial and grant them braveness, resilience and hope. I elevate up my hometown, maintain everybody protected and encompass them with Your consolation and peace. Amen.”

In accordance with Lee, Morales additionally provided to arrange a fundraising present, inviting different celebrities to participate within the reduction efforts.

After its gala night time was minimize brief by the earthquake, the Miss Asia Pacific Worldwide group shifted its focus towards reduction efforts.

The candidates of the long-running worldwide magnificence pageant have since joined donation drives and reduction operations, utilizing their platforms to unfold consciousness.

“Pageantry will not be solely about celebrating grace, expertise, and advocacy — it’s also about embodying the true essence of service,” the group wrote on Fb.

A number of different Cebuano celebrities additionally expressed concern over the calamity, together with Shaina Magdayao, BINI’s Aiah Arceta, Janine Berdin, and Manilyn Reynes, who shared prayers and data on donation channels. – Alyana Fabella/Rappler.com

Alyana Fabella is a Rappler intern finding out Bachelor of Arts in Communication on the Ateneo de Manila College.