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Friday, November 20, 2020

TikTok has pledged to donate US$300,000 (approximately Php15M) to support typhoon relief and rehabilitation efforts

Over the course of two weeks, two devastating back to back typhoons hit the Philippines. On November 1st, Super Typhoon Rolly (Goni) the strongest typhoon ever recorded in recent history struck the southern region of the Philippines. An estimated two million Filipinos have been affected, many of whom lost their homes and livelihoods. Ten days later, Typhoon Ulysses (Vamco) swept through many of the same provinces previously devastated by Typhoon Rolly, including Metro Manila and parts of Central Luzon leaving widespread flooding and power outages. 

 

Many areas are still struggling to recover from the aftermath of these calamities. Homes and livelihood across various provinces were lost to floods, strong winds and rain. LGUs and other organizations continue to mobilize and provide assistance to all who were affected by these typhoons, but many are still in desperate need of help. 

 

In line with its mission to inspire creativity and bring joy, TikTok has pledged to donate US$300,000 (approximately Php15M) to support typhoon relief and rehabilitation efforts. US$150,000 has been allocated to the Philippine Red Cross for their onground mobilization efforts providing hot meals and other urgent necessities in affected communities. 

 

“The Philippine Red Cross is always committed to reaching out to the helpless and to the most vulnerable. TikTok’s donation will surely go a long way in further strengthening PRC’s humanitarian efforts to alleviate the suffering of those who were impacted by the recent calamities. You can be sure the Red Cross will continue to be there for the people affected,” said Senator Richard Gordon, Chairman of the Philippine Red Cross. 



On Saturday, November 28 at 7:00pm, TikTok will also host the #TikTokTogetherPH virtual live fundraising concert featuring The Itchyworms, Mayonnaise, Kyline Alcantara, Rico Blanco, and Ella Cruz among other guest artists and local creators, joining one another on the app to help Filipinos in need. Proceeds from the virtual event will be turned over to partner organizations, with TikTok supplementing funds raised up to US$150,000. 

 

“We stand with all Filipinos during their time of need and we want to do what we can to help all those affected get back on their feet. TikTok has been the go-to platform for happy and inspiring moments, now we are extending this mission even beyond the app,” TikTok said.  

 

As it spreads joy and inspiration to millions of people on the platform each day, TikTok is also committed to doing their part in helping the broader community, through these efforts and through organizations like the Philippine Red Cross.

 

TikTok is available for download on Google Play and the App Store.

 

5 comments:

  1. Wow. So generous ng Tiktok for extending their help to those affected by the typhoon 🙏🏻 ❤️
    Di lang basta nagbibigay ng saya ang Tiktok, naghahatid din ng tulong .😊❤️

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  2. eto ung maganda sa tiktok e nagagawa dn nilang makatulong sa mga tao, ang laking pera nyan sobrang dami nila matutulungan jan, nakakatuwa naman 😍

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  3. God bless Tiktok,sobrang taking tulong ito sa mga kababayan nating naapektuhan Ng bagyo

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  4. Godbless tiktok dahil daming matutulungan ngayonsa ginawa mo

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  5. Thank you Tiktok sa donation.. maraming mga matutulungan po nito na sinalanta ng bagyo.. Godbless po..

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