OPM artists KZ Tandingan, TJ Monterde and Dionela provided aid to the victims of recent typhoons Tino and Uwan through financial donations.
Celebrity couple Tandingan and Monterde donated P1 million to non-governmental organization Angat Buhay, which was founded and chaired by former Vice President Leni Robredo, to support relief efforts for those affected by the calamities.
‘This generous donation was made possible through the overwhelming kindness of our ‘kababayans,’ who contributed during the ‘Sarili Nating Mundo’ events in Perth, Sydney, and New Zealand, along with the Monterdes’ and the Sarili Nating Mundo Team’s contributions from their tour,’ the pair’s talent management company Cornerstone Entertainment said on its Instagram page.
‘While the funds were initially intended to support both Visayas and Mindanao, the couple has chosen to focus first on Visayas, where the recent Typhoon Tino has caused additional destruction and suffering,’ it added. ‘They are committed to raising more funds for those affected in Mindanao, recognizing that Visayas is currently in greater need.’
Dionela, for his part, shared through his Instagram Stories a photo of himself holding a white board where his statement was written.
‘My first major concert is happening on November 21 and 22 and I’m beyond grateful that tickets are almost sold out, with just a few seats,’ he said.
‘Today, I made a decision that God impressed upon my heart. I’ll be donating everything I earn from this concert to help the victims of the recent typhoon,’ he added. ‘The concert is called ‘The Grace Tour’ and I guess this is what grace is all about.’
Typhoons Tino and Uwan, which struck the country within days apart, displaced over a million people across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
As of Tuesday morning, Nov. 11, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council has reported 232 deaths, while 112 remained missing.