Enhypen donates P4M for PH flood relief efforts

K-pop group Enhypen and its agency Belift Labs donated KR100 million (around P4 million) to aid the Philippines following the impacts of back-to-back typhoons in the country.

According to an article by the Korea Times, most of Enhypen’s donations would be directed towards Bulacan, which the group noted held a “special place” in their group history as the area where they conducted their “Walk the Line” tour.

“We became aware of the recent severe flooding affecting many communities across the Philippines, a country that has long been close to our hearts… We wanted to offer our support, even in a small way, and sincerely hope the contributions will be used to help those in need and assist in the ongoing recovery efforts. Our hearts are with the local community and fans during this challenging time,” the group shared in a statement.

Enhypen’s donation will be handed over to Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association, in partnership with the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation.

The Philippines was recently hit by typhoons Tino and Uwan.

According to the latest reports, Typhoon Tino had affected 1,951,546 people or 544,081 families in Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol, Western Visayas, Negros Island Region, Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, and Caraga.

It left behind 114 dead and 127 missing nationwide, and prompted the declaration of a national state of calamity.

The impact of Super Typhoon Uwan later caused further damage nationwide, leaving behind at least 27 dead and 2 missing as over 3,596,174 people or 1,006,149 families were affected in all regions except Central Visayas and Davao Region. —Jiselle Anne Casucian/JCB, GMA Integrated News