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Gabby Concepcion is proud of KC Concepcion's dedication to the UN World Food Programme

By Cara Emmeline Garcia
Published October 13, 2020 10:58 AM PHT

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KC Concepcion in UN World Food Programme


KC Concepcion has been part of the UN World Food Programme for 12 years. The organization has recently received the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize.

On October 12, the World Food Programme, the United Nations' food-assistance branch, received the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to combat hunger in conflict-affected areas. According to reports, it has assisted over 97 million people in 88 countries in 2019 alone.

Joining the celebration is UN National Ambassador Against Hunger KC Concepcion, who has been part of the organization for 12 years.

On Instagram, the 35-year-old actress shares snippets of her travels under the humanitarian organization and its fight against hunger all over the world.

“Hello, loves! The @worldfoodprogramme, my beloved organization that I've been a part of for 12 years now, has just been awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize,” she announces.

“Thank you for your support, for being part of this great humanitarian work by donating and paying attention to our cause in helping to fight hunger on many occasions -- especially here in the Philippines. We appreciate you.”

Hello loves! ☺️ The @worldfoodprogramme, my beloved organization that I've been a part of for 12 years now, has just been awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize 🥺💙 Thank you for your SUPPORT, for being part of this great Humanitarian work by donating and paying attention to our cause in helping to fight hunger on many occasions - especially here in the Philippines. We appreciate you. 😘 @nobelprize_org Nepal @markednicdao

A post shared by KC - also, Kristina. (@itskcconcepcion) on

In a follow-up post, KC thanks the World Food Programme for teaching her how to give and support vulnerable communities around the world.

“To those who trained me to stay alert and ready to work in teams. I've seen the world through your guidance and education.

“I grew up with you and am sending you all my love, my @worldfoodprogramme family. Nobel Peace Prize 2020. Congratulations to all.”

Thinking of the humanitarian organization I continue to admire- the agency that brought me to war-torn areas of Southern Philippines, got my feet and hands dirty at far flung and disaster stricken areas of my country 🇵🇭, taught my heart to give to and support vulnerable communities around the world: from the Philippines, to Africa, to Nepal... 🌍 Meeting real life heroes in our UN Headquarters in Rome and New York. 💙 To those who trained me to stay alert and ready to work in teams. I've seen the world through your guidance and education. I grew up with you and am sending you all my love, my @worldfoodprogramme family. Nobel Peace Prize 2020. Congratulations to all. 🙏🏻 @nobelprize_org #WorldFoodProgramme #FightingHungerWorldwide

A post shared by KC - also, Kristina. (@itskcconcepcion) on

Her father, Gabby Concepcion, chimes in on the celebration after posting a photo of his daughter during her humanitarian work in East Africa.

“Congratulations to the UN World Food Programme for winning the Nobel Peace Prize for 2020,” he captions.

“You [KC] have been the National Ambassador Against Hunger for UN World Food Programme for 12 years. Proud of you and the team. Keep up your dedication to humanity. Love you!”

CONGRATULATIONS to the UN World Food Programme family for WINNING THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE FOR 2020. You have been the National Ambassador against hunger for UN world food programme for 12 years. Proud of you and the team. Keep up your dedication to humanity. Love you! @itskcconcepcion @worldfoodprogramme #worldfoodprogramme #unworldfoodprogramme

A post shared by Gabby Concepcion (@concepciongabby) on

First Yaya

Another cause for celebration for Gabby Concepcion is the announcement of his newest leading lady in the upcoming Kapuso series First Yaya.

On an Instagram Story, the former matinee idol shares a couple of Sanya Lopez's photos and says, “Sa wakas may yaya na ako.

“'First Yaya' taping soon.”

Source: concepciongabby (IG)

On Monday, October 12, Sanya was named the replacement of Marian Rivera in the series after the latter decided to focus on taking care of her family.