TV5’s Tulong Kapatid Telethon Raises Over P30 M for Typhoon Victims

More than P30 million was raised by TV5 last Sunday night during its
live airing of the "Tulong Kapatid, Sulong Kapatid" telethon for the
victims of Yolanda, the super typhoon that ravaged the Visayas and
rendered thousands of Filipinos homeless and in dire need of food and
medical assistance.

Telecast live from 9:00pm-2:00am, the telethon aired via "The Mega and
The Songwriter: Kanta at Biyaya" with Megastar Sharon Cuneta and Ogie
Alcasid hosting for the whole duration of the five-hour show, which
also aired live in TV5's international channels worldwide. The
telethon's live airing resumed the next day from 5:30am-8:00am during
the Good Morning Club timeslot.

Over 60 TV5 stars, OPM artists and the team Gilas players devoted time
to support the cause by manning the phone lines and accepting pledges
and donations from callers from all across the country as well as in
other parts of the world. Some of those who comprised the first few
batches of volunteers were Lucy Torres-Gomez, Aga Muhlach, Gelli De
Belen, Derek Ramsay, Alice Dixson, Ritz Azul, Eula Caballero, Martin
Escudero, Empoy, Mr. Fu, Regine Angeles, Raymond Gutierrez, the
Artista Academy finalists, the boys of Juan Direction, Lia Cruz, Shawn
Yao, Manu Sandejas, Jason Webb, Chris Tiu, Kiefer Ravena, Larry
Fonacier, Gary David, Jimmy Alapag, among others.

TV5 Chairman Manny V. Pangilinan was present to encourage everyone to
support the telethon and help raise funds for the Alagang Kapatid
Foundation's relief and rehabilitation efforts in typhoon-stricken
areas. Also present at the telethon were TV5 President and CEO Noel
Lorenzana, Sports5 head Coach Chot Reyes, PLDT President and CEO
Napoleon Nazareno, and Meralco HR and Corporate Services SVP and PBA
Chairman Mon Segismundo.

Sharing their musical talents and making the telethon more
entertaining and engaging for the viewers were OPM artists Jim
Paredes, Noel Cabangon, Cooky Chua, Bayang Barrios, Aia De Leon, Luke
Mijares, Jeffrey Hidalgo, Isabelle De Leon, Lara Maigue, with Abby
Asistio, RJ Dela Fuente, Daryl Shy, AKA Jam, 5 Az 1, Claire Ruiz,
Quest, Chadleen, Gabe Piolo, and Arthur Manuntag.

TV5's Tulong Kapatid hotline 689-3355 and email address
tulongkapatid@tv5.com.ph are still open to accept pledges and
donations. Cash and check donations may also be sent to Alagang
Kapatid Foundation, Inc through the following accounts:



Bank of the Philippine Islands - Ayala Avenue, SGV Branch Account
Name: Alagang Kapatid Foundation, Inc.

Accoung Name: Alagang Kapatid Foundation, Inc.

Peso Account No: 1443-0533-32

Dollar Account No: 1444-0214-85



Banco De Oro - Makati Avenue, Ayala Branch

Account Name: Alagang Kapatid Foundation, Inc.

Peso Account No.: 00- 5310-41016-4

Dollar Account No.: 10-5310-46264-4



Citibank

Peso Account No: 0757138018

*USD (3rd CCY Remittance) Account No.: 0757138026



Metrobank - Fort Burgos Circle Branch

Account Name: Alagang Kapatid Foundation, Inc.

Peso Account No: 264-3-264821763



Cebuana Lhuiller Pawnshop

Partner's Name: Alagang Kapatid Foundation, Inc.



Paypal

Username / beneficiary: alagangkapatid@news5.com.ph