MANILA, Philippines - International and local entertainment personalities show concern and support for the Philippines amid heavy rains in Metro Manila and surrounding areas on Tuesday.
Hollywood actor Patrick J. Adams, who was recently in Manila to promote his show “Suits,†expressed his concern for the country via Twitter.
Just hearing about all the flooding in the Philippines again. Please stay safe out there and look out for each other. Thoughts and prayers.
— Patrick J. Adams (@halfadams) August 20, 2013
Black Eyed Peas member and “The Voice of the Philippines†judge Allan Pineda (more known as apl.de.ap) also took to the social networking site to show his concern.
#PrayForThePhilippines pic.twitter.com/mwSwmeDWHy
— apl.de.ap (@apldeap) August 20, 2013
I'm sad to hear about the flooding in the Philippines (where I lived in 2011 and feel is like a home to me).. Hoping for everyone's safety!
— Marie Digby (@mariedigby) August 20, 2013
Local celebrities also continued to tweet and relay information regarding rescue and relief operations for typhoon victims. Many also urged their fans and followers to help out once the heavy rains stop.
“May You, our heavenly Father, rescue us from this typhoon. May You cover us with the precious blood of Jesus, send Your angels to protect us, & comfort us who are in despair. In Jesus' Name, we pray. Amen,†Sharon Cuneta posted on her official Twitter account.
Please stop for a moment and say a prayer for the Philippines.
— Kim Jones (@kimcamjones) August 20, 2013
Prayer warriors lets continue to pray for those that are being and have already been affected by Tropical Storm Maring. #powerofprayer
— Anne Curtis-Smith (@annecurtissmith) August 20, 2013
Thank you God, rain has stopped in many areas. Keep the prayers coming that it stays that way so floods can subside! #MaringPH
— Bianca Gonzalez (@iamsuperbianca) August 20, 2013
Be strong everyone. Lets ride this out together. #PrayForThePhilippines
— Derek Ramsay (@IAmDerekRamsay) August 20, 2013
Click here for the list of flooded areas on Tuesday, August 20.