Zsa Zsa Padilla donated ready-to-eat food packs to victims of the 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Cebu which struck on Tuesday night, Sept. 30.
Photos of Padilla at the provincial relief center were shared on Cebu Province’s Facebook page on Wednesday, Oct. 1.
‘Zsa Zsa Padilla dropped by the Capitol command center this afternoon to turn over ready-to-eat food packs and bottled water for families affected by the 6.9 magnitude earthquake,’ read the caption.
The province’s local government added that the veteran actress’ donation shows ‘solidarity with the Cebuano people during difficult times and hardships.’
It was not immediately known if Padilla was already in Cebu when the earthquake happened or if she flew in to offer help.
However, in the comments section of her posts, netizens are reminding the actress-singer to take care during her taping amid the incident.
Padilla also took to her Instagram page to ask for more donations, including food, water and tents, for the affected individuals.
‘Please help Cebu. Let’s pray for Cebu,’ read her post alongside the art cards about the donation.
As of this writing, the death toll in Cebu has climbed to 61. Search and rescue operations are still ongoing. The Cebu provincial government has also called for medical volunteers.
Meanwhile, Slater Young, Manilyn Reynes and Ellen Adarna expressed concern for their fellow Cebuanos affected by the earthquake.
Heart Evangelista also extended her prayers for the Cebu victims as well as for those in surrounding areas. /ra