Hollywood radio personality and TV host-producer Ryan Seacrest asked Filipinos to “stay resilient” in his tweet.
“From London to Manila, my thoughts are with the people of the Philippines. Stay safe. Stay resilient,” he said.
‘American Idol” alumni David Archuleta and Jessica Sanchez also expressed their concern.
“Our thoughts go out to all affected by the flooding in Manila and the surrounding areas,” the season seven runner-up tweeted. David briefly stayed in the country earlier this year for his TV5 mini-series “Nandito Ako.”
#PrayforthePhilippines
Meanwhile, the Fil-Am “Idol” runner-up Jessica used the #PrayforthePhilippines Twitter hashtag when trended on the site on Tuesday, August 7.
“Sad to see the news coming out of the Philippines. Sending thoughts and love to everyone there,” tweeted “Idol” season seven winner David Cook, who recently performed in the Philippines.
Hip-hop group Black Eyed Peas members urged fans to pray for the country.
“Help me pray for my country,there's a big flood right now,” tweeted the Filipino-American rapper apl.de.ap (real name: Allan Pineda).
“Pray for the phillipines...my best friend @apl_de has family in manila...pray for @apl_de beautiful country...,” Pineda’s bandmate will.i.am tweeted.
Former contestants of the U.S. reality show “America’s Next Top Model” Shannon Stewart and Dominique Reinhart also asked for prayers for the Philippines.
“Sending love and worry to the Philippines. (Will also send aid donation using #reliefPH info....),” tweeted author and screenwriter Neil Gaiman.
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Chuck Smith | Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom
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