Piolo Pascual is the latest celebrity to contribute to the "Donate a Bike, Save a Job" project of former volleyball player-turned-TV host Gretchen Ho.
On her recent Instagram post, Gretchen thanked the 43-year-old actor for donating 200 bikes to the cause.
"Dahil sa kanyang pagiging siklista, alam ni @piolo_pascual ang halaga ng isang bisikleta. Kaya naman, simula Day 1, siya na ang isa sa mga unang nag-pledge na magdonate sa bike drive na ito. Galing pa siyang Batangas nung linggo, pero talagang sinadya niya kami sa QC Circle. Maraming salamat sa iyong suporta sa aming adbokasiya. Proud to be sharing the same mission with you," Gretchen wrote.
Gretchen announced they already distributed 100 bikes, helmets and vests to applicants from all over Metro Manila, in partnership with ABS-CBN’s Sharea.
They will giving the next 100 bikes to those affected by typhoon Rolly from Metro and coastal areas of Naga this coming weeks.
"Napakalayo ng mararating, literally and figuratively, ng iyong donasyon ? Maraming salamat @piolo_pascual!! Mabuhay ka!," Gretchen reiterated.
It was three months ago when Gretchen started the project giving away 50 bikes.
READ MORE: https://mb.com.ph/2020/08/13/gretchen-ho-to-give-away-50-bikes-to-those-in-need/
A food delivery driver who uses roller blades for work was among early recipients of the program.
READ MORE: https://mb.com.ph/2020/08/20/food-delivery-driver-in-rollerblades-receives-bike-from-gretchen-ho/
Among other celebrities who partnered with Gretchen for the project include Zanjoe Marudo, Catriona Gray, Sam Milby, and Angel Locsin.