Barbie Forteza and Melai Cantiveros donate P100K each to aid Cebu earthquake victims
- Barbie Forteza and Melai Cantiveros-Francisco each contributed ₱100,000 to relief efforts for earthquake victims in Cebu
- A 6.9 magnitude quake hit Cebu on September 30, leaving several dead and hundreds injured
- Barbie, an ambassador for Save the Children Philippines, emphasized children’s right to protection and education amid disasters
- Melai’s donation was praised by content creator Randolph Valmoria, who lauded her transparency and generosity
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Kapuso actress Barbie Forteza and TV host-comedienne Melai Cantiveros-Francisco have each donated ₱100,000 to assist those affected by the powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu on September 30.
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The quake, followed by several aftershocks, left hundreds injured and caused multiple fatalities across the province.
Save the Children Philippines announced that Barbie, who has been serving as its ambassador since last year, contributed her donation to support the organization’s ongoing relief initiatives and educational programs for affected children.
The group also shared Barbie’s message emphasizing the importance of child welfare during crises.
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“Children have the right to protection and education, even in the most difficult circumstances,” Barbie said.
“I hope more people will come together to support the children of Northern Cebu, because they deserve to feel safe, cared for, and hopeful again.”
Meanwhile, Bisaya content creator Randolph Valmoria, known online as Run Dolph Vibes, revealed on Facebook that Melai also extended ₱100,000 to their community fundraising efforts.
He shared a screenshot of Melai’s message for transparency, encouraging other fundraisers to maintain accountability and warning donors not to be misled by corrupt individuals.
Valmoria expressed gratitude for Melai’s consistent compassion, recalling her active participation in relief drives during the pandemic.
Both Melai and Barbie continue to urge the public to extend help to families and children recovering from the disaster in Cebu.
Melai Cantiveros is a prominent showbiz personality in the Philippines. She became famous in 2009 after winning "Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up." She also won the first season of the Filipino version of "Your Face Sounds Familiar" in 2015. She is happily married to Jason Francisco, and they have two wonderful children named Mela and Stela.
Previously, Melai Cantiveros and Jason Francisco’s beloved firstborn, Mela, turned 11 years old. To mark the said milestone, the celebrity couple threw a simple yet memorable birthday celebration for Mela at home. As seen in the snaps, the celebration was joined by people close to their hearts. In her lengthy caption, Melai wished her eldest daughter a happy birthday and expressed her emotional thoughts on how time flies. She also tackled the changes that she had observed in Mela.
In another report, Melai Cantiveros also went viral after a behind-the-scenes video featuring the actress voicing 'Cookie' in the romantic-comedy film, My Love Will Make You Disappear, was posted online. On March 19, Star Cinema shared the clip, showcasing Melai's dynamic voice acting skills as she brings life to 'Cookie,' the pet of Kim Chiu's character, Sari, in the rom-com movie. Kim, who stars alongside Paulo Avelino in the 2025 film, commented humorously in the viral video of Star Cinema, with her comment earning likes.
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