They have sent their thoughts and prayers to the people who were affected by the natural calamity.
Following the events of the the major Magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck the waters off Sarangani in southern Mindanao on Monday, June 8, celebrities from both inside the country and abroad have expressed their solidarity with victims of the calamity.
“Praying for all those affected by the earthquake. 🙁🙁” wrote Anne Curtis-Smith hours after the powerful quake.
Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo also wrote on her own account: “🙏 My heart and prayers go out to all the earthquake victims. May you find strength, comfort, and hope during this incredibly difficult time. 💔”
Meanwhile, host-comedian Melai Cantiveros-Francisco, who hails from General Santos, one of the cities and towns deeply affected by the tremors, posted on Instagram.
In the caption, she prayed for the aftershocks to stop and that Mindanao will be able to rise from this tragedy.
She also thanked everyone who asked for the well-being of her family in GenSan and told that all of them are safe.
Meanwhile, she also used it to ask for help for their hospitals in the city, which are in need of tents.
In their respective social media pages, multiple foreign celebrities have also sent their messages following the devastation.
Among those who sent their messages was Korean pop superstar Sandara Park, who went back to Mindanao for the first time in 18 years last November.
“My heart is with everyone affected by the earthquake in Mindanao,” the 41-year-old wrote in a tweet on X, formerly Twitter. “Mindanao holds a special place in my heart, and I still remember the love and warmth I received there. I’m praying for everyone’s safety, strength, and recovery.”
Meanwhile, Mexican actress-singer Thalia, who is one of the biggest names in the country’s pop culture scene in the late ’90s, also did not forget and commiserated with the victims.
“Philippines, I’m deeply saddened by the news of the earthquake. Keeping everyone affected in my thoughts and prayers, and sending love, strength, and light during this difficult time ❤️🩹”
Thai actor Tay-Tawan Vihokratana also put up a message in Filipino on his account on X.
“Sa ating mga kaibigang Pilipino, nabalitaan ko ang tungkol sa lindol at nais ko pong ipaabot ang aking taos-pusong suporta at panalangin para sa inyong kaligtasan. Ingat po kayong lahat. 💙” he told.
