Fans of Filipino singer-actress Sarah Geronimo have partnered with the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) in giving aid to the victims of the Taal Volcano eruption by organizing and hosting a dance flash mob called “Tala Para sa Taal” at the Quirino Grandstand.
The event aimed to gather donations for the evacuees with the proceeds later given to the PRC.
“Red Cross is one of the most respected and trustworthy organizations in the country.”
Barry Juanico, one of the organizers of the event said, “Dati rin akong volunteer ng Red Cross, Nakita ko ‘yung advocacy ng organization sa victims ng mga kalamidad at nakita ko kung gaano ka-dedicated and Red Cross. Ang Red Cross ang isa sa pinaka-respectable at trustworthy organizations sa bansa natin. Hindi ako nagdalawang-isip na dito dalhin ang proceeds at hindi ako nag-isip ng iba pang group dahil alam ko na safe at makakarating talaga ang tulong sa mga taong dapat pagbigayan.”
Senator Dick Gordon, Chairman of the PRC, expressed his gratitude to Popsters, Geronimo’s fans club, through a Twitter post.
“Thank you, Popsters, for choosing the Philippine Red Cross as your partner.”
“Thank you, Popsters, for this initiative and for choosing the Philippine Red Cross as your partner in helping the communities affected by Taal eruption,” Gordon said.
The PRC has been receiving numerous donations from individuals, groups and companies to help victims of the recent national disasters that hit the country such as the earthquake in Mindanao, typhoons Tisoy and Ursula, and the eruption of the Taal Volcano.