FORBES Asia has named Filipino actress Angel Locsin as one of its 30 notable charity donors for the annual Heroes of Philanthropy list released on Monday.
The list features philanthrophists who are “committed to solving some of the most pressing issues facing the Asia-Pacific.” Same list recognizes Locsin’s efforts in giving out aid to victims of violence and natural disasters. Among these was Angel’s active participation in giving out aid to affected residents on the aftermath of a series of earthquakes in Mindanao, as well as her contribution to help tens and thousands of displaced victims during the 2017 battle of military and Islamist rebels in Marawi.
Just last September, Angel directly donated the money she could have used for the annual ABS-CBN Ball to its beneficiary, Bantay Bata 163.
“Over the past decade, Locsin has donated as much as P15 million to causes such as educational scholarships for students, supporting the economic and political rights of indigenous people, and ending violence against women and children,” Forbes said of the 34-year-old.
“It’s like taking little steps towards substantive, holistic change for the future of the next generations,” the magazine quoted Angel. “The only motivation we need is being part of humanity.”
Aside from Angel, Hans Sy, who currently sits as chairman and director of his family’s SM Prime Holdings, also made it to the Forbes’ list.
Others personalities on the list are Alibaba founder Jack Ma, Korean actress and singer IU, India’s Wipro founder Azim Premji, and Malaysia’s Sunway Group chairman Jeffrey Cheah. (Push)
