Press Release
October 20, 2009

MAR, KORINA DONATE P2.2-M FOR RELIEF OPS

Liberal Senator Mar Roxas and broadcaster Korina Sanchez today turned over P2.2 million in donation to six groups for continued relief assistance to victims of typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng.

The couple cancelled their reception after their October 27 wedding in Sto. Domingo Church and decided to donate the amount instead to groups involved in relief assistance to Ondoy and Pepeng's victims.

"Instead of spending for the reception at Araneta Coliseum as planned, Mar and I agreed to donate the amount set aside for it, to various charity organizations taking care of evacuees and victims of Typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng," Sanchez said.

The P2.2 million was given to the following relief organizations:

  • Caritas Philippines, P500,000

  • ABS-CBN Foundation Sagip Kapamilya, P500,000

  • GMA Kapuso Foundation, P500,000

  • Philippine National Red Cross - National Blood Service, P250,000

  • Philippine National Red Cross, for the account of typhoon Ondoy, P250,000

  • Igan Foundation, P100,000

  • ABS-CBN Foundation Kapamilya Shower Na Project, P100,000

"Matagal nga naming pinlano ni Korina at pinaghandaan ang espesyal na araw na ito. Gusto sana namin na marami ang kasalo sa saya. Pero parang hindi tama na malaki ang gagastusin sa selebrasyon sa panahon ng kalamidad. Napakarami nating kababayan ang naghihirap ngayon - lubog sa tubig-baha. Pakikiramay at pagtulong na rin namin ito sa kanila," Roxas said.

The much talked about wedding is the stuff of celebrity talk shows and entertainment columnists.

Political and show business personalities as well as representatives from various POs, NGOs and communities that are close to the couple were invited to attend.

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