Stars offer prayers after Davao explosion

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Stars offer prayers after Davao explosion
Vice Ganda, apl.de.ap, Gary Valenciano, and many more speak up after an explosion in Davao kills at least 14 people

MANILA, Philippnes – Following the explosion in Davao on September 2 that killed at least 14 people, stars took to social media to offer prayers and words of strength to those in the area.

The Abu Sayyaf has claimed responsibility for the explosion, which happened at a night market in Davao City.

Robin Padilla said on Facebook: “Let us all give a moment of silence and prayer to our brothers and sisters in Davao. Let us all pray for hope, unity and peace”

Rapper apl.de.ap posted a message on Facebook, saying, “Such tragedy. Such heartbreak. Life is too short and the world is too beautiful to be clouded by these senseless, heinous attacks. We all have one life, one chance to live – don’t spend it trying to shorten others. Stop the violence. Spread love.

“My heart goes out to all those affected by the explosion in Davao.”

The explosion came a day after the Black Eyed Peas released the remake of their 2003 song, “Where Is The Love?”

 

Actor Josh Duhamel also posted a message on his Facebook for the people of Davao.

Sending all my Pinoys some love. My heart goes out to Davao,” he said. 

Screengrab from Facebook/Josh Duhamel

On Twitter, Vice Ganda wrote: “Suddenly lost my energy as I learned about the Davao blast. God bless the Davaoeños. God bless the Philippines.”



Celebrated musician Gary Valenciano expressed his devastation on Twitter: “I have no words to say to this act of senseless, merciless killings. God bless Davao.”


 

Aiza Seguerra, who was recently appointed National Youth Commission chairperson, quoted MindaNation‘s report on the night of the explosion. Later, he added, “Napakawalang hiya ng mga gumawa nito.” (Those who did this have no shame.)

Napakawalang hiya ng mga gumawa nito.

A photo posted by Ice Diño Seguerra (@iceseguerra) on



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“Stay strong Davao. My prayers and love to all of you,” wrote Vina Morales. “Mommy amping amping dinha karon (Mommy take care of yourself there now), I love you.” 

Stay strong Davao My prayers and love to all of you Mommy amping amping dinha karon, I love you

A photo posted by Vina Morales (@vina_morales) on



Others, like Bea Alonzo, Bianca Gonzalez-Intal, Vhong Navarro, Isabel Oli, John Prats, Kiray Celis, Eunice Jorge of Gracenote, Yam Concepcion, Ken Chan, and Ahron Villena, posted words of prayer and encouragement for those in Davao. 

Marian Rivera

Praying for peace. #PrayForDavao

A photo posted by Marian Rivera Gracia Dantes (@therealmarian) on



Jessy Mendiola

#Repost @therealmarian with @repostapp ・・・ Praying for peace. #PrayForDavao

A photo posted by Jessy Mendiola (@senorita_jessy) on


Bea Alonzo

where is humanity?.. #prayfordavao

A photo posted by bea alonzo (@beaalonzo) on


Bianca Gonzalez-Intal

 

Vhong Navarro

#PrayForDavao #PrayForThePhilippines

A photo posted by Vhong Navarro (@vhongx44) on


Isabel Oli

Davao City, we will pray for your safety tonight#PrayForDavao #Davao

A photo posted by Isabel Oli-Prats (@isabeloliprats) on



John Prats

#PrayForDavao

A photo posted by John Paulo Q. Prats (@iamjohnprats) on



Ahron Villena



Kiray Cellis



Ken Chan

Praying for everyone in Davao #StayStrongDavao

A photo posted by Ken Chan (@akosikenchan) on


 

Yam Concepcion

#staystrongdavaoeños

A photo posted by Yam Concepcion (@yamconcepcion) on



Eunice Jorge

#prayfordavao

A photo posted by E (@eunicejorge) on



– Rappler.com

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