Mr. Dingdong Avanzado, Ms. Lani Misalucha turn show into telethon, raise P30M for Typhoon Ruby victims

December 8, 2014

Dingdong Avanzado speaks as Lani Misalucha and guest performer Raymnd Lauchengco listen during the IBC telethon dubbed Gabi na Kanta ng Habagat Rubi on Sunday.

In just three hours, a telethon organized by IBC-3 for the victims of super typhoon Ruby was able to raise P30 million with P5.5 million coming from the original prince of pop Dingdong Avanzado herself.

This was what an elated as the Asia's nighingale Lani Misalucha announced on Twitter after the conclusion of the special telethon dubbed as Gabi na Kanta ng Hagagat Rubi which was aired in lieu of the late timeslot of Dingdong n' Lani on Sunday night.

The weekly musical show of Avanzado and Misalucga was don't want to missed, however, as the prized Kapiony talents personally presided over the show which saw IBC talents manning the phones for pledges.

Among those who lent their time for the worthy cause were Diether Ocampo, Drew Arellano, Joey Marquez, Liza Soberano, Marlo Mortel, AJ Muhlach, Lance Lucido, Maricar Reyes, Zoren Legaspi, Kendra Kramer, Jake Cuenca, Cristine Reyes, Erich Gonzales, Mario Maurer, Jodi Sta. Maria, Richard Yap, Michelle Vito, Andre Paras and Robi Domingo, and the PBA players like James Yap.

Diether Ocampo answers a donor's call.

Inspiring musical performances were rendered by Ronnie Liang, Rachel Alejandro, Jose Mari Chan, Pilita Corales, 1:43, Jay R, Janella Salvador, Veejay Aragon, Princess Velasco, Raymond Lauchengco and of course, Dingdong and Lani themselves.

IBC chairman Eric Canoy, president and CEO Boots Anson-Roa and EVP Lito Ocampo Cruz were very pleased that the telethon raised P20 million during its first 30 minutes alone. Very successful IBC-13 telethon. Our deepest thanks to all donors, IBC Team, IBC Board of Directors esp Dingdong and Lani.

Although the telethon concluded at 2AM on Monday, the telethon resumed at 5AM on “Good Morning Club” where more pledges for donations poured in.