Meet The 10 Pinoy Celebrities Who Use Their Voice For Charities And Advocacies

Let's face the fact that Filipinos are known not just for being hospitable but also for supporting a lot of advocacies and campaigns all over the world. Meaning, celebrities in the showbiz industry don't just sit around and make money, in fact, they use their influence and their voice for something better.

In fact, we have here the list of 10 celebrities who use their voice and influence for a good cause.

1. Anne Curtis - UNICEF

The one and only Dyosa has been actively supporting UNICEF since 2009. She was even declared as the organization’s Celebrity Advocate for Children in March 2017. In 2015, she launched the Heroes for Children Run to help fund UNICEF's 1000 days of Life campaign.

2. Angel Locsin - Philippine Red Cross, Gabriela

Angel Locsin is not only a Darna or a heroine on television but also in real life. Angel Locsin is the  ambassador for the PHilippine Red Cross who actively participates in events including the blood-donating event. 

Apart from that, she's also known for supporting Gabriela and figthting for women's rights. 

Angel Locsin is recognized not just for being a great actress but also for the greater cause that she suports.

3. Carla Abellana - PAWS

She has consistently been using her social to slam those who keep on hurting poor and helpless animals. Apart from that, she even slammed the people beind the film 'Oro' wherein they literally killed an animal just for the film.

4. Marian Rivera - Smile Train

Marian Rivera is an active supporter of Smile Train, an international non-profit organization that promotes surgeries for children suffering from cleft lip and palate.

5. KC Concepcion - UNWFP and Philippine Red Cross

Currently, KC Concepcion is the National Ambassador Against Hunger of the United Nation's World Food Program. Apart from that, just like Angel Locsin, she's also an active member of Red Cross.

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6. Dingdong Dantes - YesPinoy Foundation

He is the founder of YesPinoy foundation that was started to give service to the Filipino community through social activities like outreach programs.

7. Jasmine Curtis-Smith - World Vision Philippines

Just like her sister, she's also using her influence for a greater cause. She has become the youth ambassador of World Vision Philippines wherein she sponsors a child every time she turns a year older. 

8. Karylle Yuzon - PAWS, White Cross Children's Home, Child Haus

Karylle is not only successful as an artist and a musician, but also as an individual. Apart from the charities that she had held, she also actively supports  White Cross Children’s Home, the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), and Child Haus.

9. Iza Calzado - She Talks Asia

She has always been vocal on how she wanted to lift people's hopes, to inspire, and empower women. Knowing that she's not alone in this advocacy, she has co-founded 'She Talks Asia' along with Sarah Meier, Victoria Herrera, and Lynn Pinugu.

She Talks ASia is a women empowerment forum that is dedicated to raise awareness on the issues that women face each day.

10. Pia Wurtzbach - Smile Train, UNAIDS

Miss Universe 2015 proved that she's more than just a pretty face through the advocacies that she support. She's been actively supporting different charities for those who are in need. In fact, her fans are inspired by her to the point that they are already hosting their own events for the people who are in need.

Apart from that, Pia Wurtzbach has also become UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador for Asia and the Pacific and continues to be vocal on spreading awareness regarding HIV and AIDS.

Source: Showbizinsider

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