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The tenor and the ballerina pitch in for Yolanda victims

Published by Ellen on November 12, 2013

Update: Press briefing of Secretary Rene Almendras and Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa on efforts for Yolanda victims.

http://www.gov.ph/2013/11/13/summary-of-the-press-briefing-of-secretaries-almendras-ochoa-and-ndrrmc-on-relief-operations-for-typhoon-yolanda-november-13-2013/

The tenor
The tenor
Artists are also doing their share. World -class tenor Arthur Espiritu , who is preparing for his Dec. 3 Christmas concert at the Ayala Museum, announced in Facebook that he and his wife are organizing relief goods to be sent to Llorente in Samar.

He said Llorente’s population is about 20,000. “ So far, no one has reached this area for the past few days now. They need our help now. Feel free to donate to Red Cross Philippines, UNICEF, and any know organizations that would make sure your donations and help will reach the people who needs the help the most.”

The Ballerina in La Bayadere
The Ballerina in La Bayadere
Prima ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde also announced that all proceeds from ticket sales to her Swan Song Series Year 3 shows will be donated to relief operations for the victims of Typhoon Yolanda.

The Swan Song Series, Macuja-Elizalde’s three-year retirement plan in which she is bidding goodbye to her favorite full-length ballet classics, is on its final year with performances of La Bayadere and The Nutcracker.

In her Twitter and Facebook, Macuja-Elizalde said, “Honestly, I almost cancelled Swan Song Series Year 3 because of this horrible catastrophe. (But) the shows will go on. ALL proceeds will be donated.”

Ballet Manila said all tickets sold via Ticketworld for the November 14, 15 and 16 performances of La Bayadere; and for the November 29 and December 1 shows of The Nutcracker will go to the Philippine National Red Cross and DZRH’s Operation Tulong. All shows – also featuring Ballet Manila and the Manila Symphony Orchestra – will be presented at 7:30 p.m. at the Aliw Theater, CCP Complex, Pasay City.

“I am just grateful that I have the means to contribute in this manner. My husband Fred has supported my decision 100 percent,” the ballerina said

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4 Comments

  1. vic vic

    Like to thank our Federal Government for the Matching of Donations of its National for the Haiyan fund drive by the Canadian Red Cross and any Charitable org. towards the Typhoon Relief. Visited the Web and the process is very organized and quick..a few cliks and the Receipt is emailed within 2 minutes upon approval of Donated fund and I ask my employer to start the Fund drive to take advantage of the Feds match and also the Employer’s matching programs and the management just very Glad to do it. thanks to my fellow Canadians for once again opening their hearts and their wallets…

    November 12, 2013
  2. Mannie Mannie

    One the other hand, the economic power and neighbor China only donates $100,000. Japan donated $20M and even sent medical personnel. I understand Canada donated $5M.

    November 13, 2013
  3. Mannie Mannie

    Furthermore, foreign donors including our own countrymen abroad are reluctant to send money for fear of the money going to the wrong hands like illegitimate NGOs. The Napoles scam has caused so much impact on people’s desires to help.

    November 13, 2013

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