BarDa fans raise more than P100K for children's education, emergency aid

GMA Network

3 days ago

Fans of Barbie Forteza and David Licauco have donated over P100K in support of children's rights
Two fan clubs of Barbie Forteza and David Licauco have come together to raise more than P100,000 in support of support of children's rights. Both GMA Sparkle artists are ambassadors of Save the Children, to whom the BarDa Fans Club donated P100,000 while Barbienatics contributed P10,000.
The sums of money were raised from donation drives launched to celebrate the birthdays of the celebrities; David's in June and Barbie's in July.
In a statement, Barbie said "Being loved and supported by our fans is already such a blessing. Knowing they now also stand for what we stand for, especially for children's rights and education, is truly moving. Lala na ngayon, when many families have ben affected by recent typhoons and floods."
"We're proud of the fans who are now advocates, too. Salad kami sa Inyo. Thank you for using your energy and generosity to support something bigger than all of us like the future of children," David added.
The donation comes as Save the Children ramps up its emergency response for families affected by tropical cyclones Crising, Dante, and Emong, and the rains brought about by the Southwest Monsoon.
The fans' support also reflects the broader commitment of GMA Network, a media partner of Save
the Children Philippines. As the home of both artists, GMA currently airs Forteza in the ongoing
primetime teleserye 'Beauty Empire' and the recently released horror film 'P77,' while Licauco
stars in the action series 'Never Say Die.'
'Thank you very much to BarDa FC for Project BarDa Cares, and of course to Barbie, David, and to
GMA Network for making all this possible. Every contribution you give comes from the heart and goes to children in need,' said Save the Children Chief Executive Officer Alberto Muyot.
Save the Children continues to deliver programs that ensure children stay healthy, learn, are protected and can meaningfully participate—whether in daily life or during emergencies. These efforts are made possible with the support of partners, ambassadors, and communities like the BarDa fandom.