Actress Barbie Imperial, a Bicolana, took to social media to urge followers to join relief efforts she has organized to benefit Kababayans in Bicol suffering from the devastation brought by Typhoon Kristine. 

Posting directions as to where and how people could send their donations, she wrote, “Nakakalungkot isipin ang pinsalang dulot ng Bagyong Kristine. Maraming pamilya ang nawalan ng tahanan at kailangan nila ang ating tulong. Sama-sama tayong bumangon. Mahal kong Bicol, andito po ako para sainyo."

On Facebook, ther 26-year-old shared how her team has already raised more than 80,000 in donations.

“Php 81,896 na po ang nalikom naming pera para sa mga kababayan nating Bicolano. Bibilhin po namin ito ng mga pagkain, bigas, de lata, at iba pang mga pangangailangan. Magsisimula na po kami mag repack bukas para maiabot natin agad ang tulong. Maraming salamat po sa mga nag donate. Diyos Mabalos!”