FilHarmonic, celebrities at Los Angeles concert for Yolanda victims

Tags: Yolanda aid
Fil-Am group The Filharmonic and various artists got together in Los Angeles Sunday (Manila time) to raise funds for relief efforts for victims of super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) in the Philippines.
 
The concert by "Music for Relief" for the Philippines was scheduled to start at 3 p.m. Manila time at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles.
 
Among the artists taking part in the concert and related activities are rock bands Linkin Park, The Offspring and Bad Religion, Ann and Nancy Wilson from Heart, and Blink 182's Travis Barker. Other groups taking part in the effort include Alice In Chains and Friends Fantasy Football League 2013.
 
Music for Relief is an effort by artists, music industry professionals and fans "working together to create positive change." Its mission is to support disaster relief and reduce global warming. 
 
It is partnering with International Medical Corps on the ground to deliver critical medicine and emergency medical services "with an emphasis on water, sanitation and disease prevention efforts." 
 
Aside from the concert, Music for Relief is conducting an online auction with items that include signed instruments and VIP tickets. 
 
CharityBuzz.com said the items for auction include an autographed collectors set from Filipino boxing champ and Sarangani Rep. Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao. 
 
"Proceeds for the concert will provide immediate relief to the 15 million+  people impacted by Typhoon Haiyan," the MusicforRelief.org site said.
 
Yolanda battered Visayas and Southern Luzon last Nov. 8, leaving more than 6,100 dead. — KDM, GMA News 

Tags: Yolanda aid

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