Kris Aquino, Angel Locsin, and Leni Robredo extended their assistance to fellow Filipinos and Typhoon Odette victims.
Aquino, who is currently on vacation with her fiancé Mel Sarmiento, said that she wanted to show her compassion to Filipinos in times of need in an Instagram post on Sunday, December 19.
She mentioned also the help of actress-philanthropist Angel Locsin and VP Leni Robredo’s help.
“It was my desire to keep our pre Christmas break very private. mel & i left Dec 9 with every intention of being back Dec 17. ang tagal pinagplanuhan kung saan pupunta. Walang available in Bataan or Zambales. We could be accommodated in Boracay (thank you @discoveryshoresboracay & @theauhanaboracay) pero problema namin yung air travel because of my compromised immunity. Sadly, my weight had dropped below 90 lbs.
“Ayoko pong isipin ninyo na dedma ako sa pinagdadaanan ng mga kapwa nating Pilipino dahil sa napaka lakas at bagsik ng bagyong #odette.
“Hindi na po ako mag dedetalye pero nonstop ang communication ko sa mga kaibigan kung paano makakatulong. Maraming salamat sa @puregold_ph dahil natulungan akong magbigay sa kaibigan na may paraan para ipaabot ang aking pamaskong pagbahagi sa area nila sa Mindanao,” she wrote.
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The host-actress also thanked Locsin and Robredo for giving their help to the typhoon victims.
“Matagal na kaming tandem ni @therealangellocsin pag ganitong may kalamidad at araw araw kaming naguusap kung paano ba makakatulong. Kinukulit namin ni alvin si Ina ni vp @lenirobredo.
“5 AM kanina magka text kami ni VP Leni. Saludo ako sa kanya at kay Senator @mannypacquiao dahil nagkaisa sila para mas maraming matulungan. Finally makakauwi na, at mas marami nang magagawa,” Aquino added.
Aquino revealed in a viral video on Tuesday, December 21 that Locsin gave P2 million to the Vice President for the benefit of typhoon victims.
“Nagbigay po si Angel Locsin ng P2 million kay VP Leni para po pantulong para po sa lahat ng nasalanta,” Kris said in the video.
"nagbigay po si Angel Locsin ng 2M pesos kay VP Leni para po pantulong para po sa lahat ng nasalanta"
-Ms. Kris Aquino@143redangel pic.twitter.com/hA1wkhcmme— chae (@chxxgel) December 21, 2021
Robredo visited Dinagat Islands on Sunday, December 19, too, to check the situation of the heavily-affected province and offer help to the victims.
She also visited Bohol, Cebu, and Caraga Region.
“Gusto ko lang pong ikwento sa inyo ‘yong mga nakita ko kasi isa po ito sa mga request ng mga nandoon: may general feeling ‘yong mga kababayan natin na hindi masyadong alam natin na mula doon sa pinangyarihan ng bagyo, hindi natin masyadong alam dito kung ano ‘yong tunay na nangyari sa kanila kasi unang-una, down nga ‘yong communication lines,” she said on her facebook livestream.
“Napakahirap pong magpadala ng mga pictures except ‘yong mga galing doon na nakalabas na, kahit kami na nandoon mahirap mag-communicate dito — ito po, very common na sinasabi sa amin na wala na kasing ABS-CBN, so wala na sa aming nagko-cover,” she added.
As of Tuesday, December 21, the Philippine National Police reported about 375 casualties due to Typhoon Odette’s onslaught.
