MANILA, Philippines — Several celebrities and personalities joined relief efforts for the victims of Severe Tropical Storm "Kristine," which has affected millions of Filipinos in Luzon and Visayas.
"Asia's Popstar Royalty," through G Studios PH, launched a donation drive in collaboration with South Trading Post and Angat Buhay to assist the victims.
In an Instagram post, where G Studios PH was tagged, Asia's Popstar Royalty announced, "South Trading Post will start accepting in-kind donations in the south on behalf of and in partnership with @angatbuhay to support ongoing relief efforts."
It added, "Your donations can be dropped off at @thegstudiosph in Alabang (beside Landers Alabang West) from Oct 25-30 and Nov 4-17 from 9AM-6PM daily. Please look for a G Studios representative when you arrive for assistance, and feel free to message us here on our official Instagram or Facebook accounts for any concerns."
"For those in the north, please continue to drop off your in-kind donations directly at the Museo ng Pag-asa at 84 Cordillera St., Sta Mesa Heights, Quezon City," it also said.
The "Nation's Girl Group," BINI, will be donating P1 million from ticket sales of their upcoming sold-out three-day "Grand BINIverse" concert, scheduled for November 16 to 18 at the Araneta Coliseum.
The P-Pop girl group's leader, Jhoanna Robles, made the announcement during "Tulong-tulong Hanggang Dulo," ABS-CBN's online donation drive on Friday.
"As a help from BINI and ABS-CBN to those affected by Typhoon Kristine, we will be donating P1 million from our 'Grand BINIverse' concert to assist our fellow countrymen," Robles said.
"This amount is intended to be a start for donations to the ABS-CBN Foundation. Let's work together to help our fellow countrymen. It's also our way of giving back because the Blooms have truly been supporting us as well," she added.
Meanwhile, "P-Pop Kings" SB19 will be holding a donation drive for in-kind goods today, October 26, until October 27.
"In partnership with A'tin, we will be at the Yellow Gate, Araneta Coliseum on Oct 26-27 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) to accept in-kind donations for #KristinePH victims. We're grateful for all your help," their talent company, 1Z Entertainment, posted on X.
"For any questions or concerns on the donation drive, contact: @18donationdrive or 18donationdrive@gmail.com. Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the typhoon and flooding. Kaya nA'TIN ito. Babangon tayong lahat!" they continued.
Additionally, K-pop girl group UNIS announced that a portion of the ticket sales from its fan concert will be donated to the victims of Typhoon Kristine. The two-night show will take place in Manila on October 25 and in Cebu on October 26. The group features three Filipino members — Gehlee, Elisia, and Korean-Filipino Hyeonju.
In a post by the non-governmental organization Angat Buhay, heartthrob Donny Pangilinan was seen delivering relief goods at the Angat Buhay office in Quezon City on Thursday, October 24.
"Thank you very much for the tireless help for our countrymen, Donny!" Angat Buhay wrote in the caption.
Singer-songwriter Arthur Nery, who had his concert on October 25, also organized a donation drive at the entrance of the Araneta Coliseum.
"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.
Other celebrities, including Heart Evangelista, Marian Rivera, Carla Abellana, Catriona Gray, Kyline Alcantara, Gabby Garcia, and Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Chelsea Manalo, are also calling for donations for the victims of Kristine, alongside campaigns for "No pets left behind."