MANILA, Philippines — Demonstrating deep solidarity with their massive Filipino fanbase during a time of crisis, some of Asia’s most iconic pop superstars are sending substantial humanitarian aid to the south. Members of the legendary Taiwanese boy band F4, along with Mayday frontman Ashin, have donated a combined ₱5 million to support ongoing disaster relief and rehabilitation efforts for victims of the recent devastating earthquake in Mindanao.
The massive charitable gesture arrives just days before the artists take the stage for their highly anticipated reunion concert in the country.
To maximize the reach of their humanitarian aid, the artists channeled the ₱5 million fund equally between the country’s premier network-affiliated foundations. The financial logistics ensure a direct, dual-track deployment of resources to the hardest-hit communities:
[ ₱5-MILLION COALITION DONATION DISBURSAL ]
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[ ABS-CBN FOUNDATION ] [ GMA KAPUSO FOUNDATION ]
• **₱2.5 Million to Sagip Kapamilya:** Direct capital injected to • **₱2.5 Million to Operation Bayanihan:** Earmarked to
bolster emergency food networks, supply hot meals, and distribute • bankroll emergency supply distribution and long-term community
vital hygiene packs across displaced residential encampments. • reconstruction programs across shattered municipal centers.
• **Psychosocial Support:** Funding also anchors specialized trauma• **Maternal & Child Care:** The foundation noted the funds will
counseling and mental health support operations for affected children.• help deploy immediate relief to families living in tents.
The massive foreign aid injection comes in response to the destructive magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off the coast of Sarangani, Mindanao, on June 8, 2026. Triggered by a violent structural shift along the active Cotabato Trench, the powerful offshore tremor claimed dozens of lives, triggered urgent regional tsunami warnings, caused widespread infrastructure collapses, and left thousands of families displaced across the southern region.
[ THE "F✦FOREVER" HUMANITARIAN REGISTER ] │ ▼[ The Core Donors ] ──► The ₱5 million pool was independently organized and financed by **Jerry Yan, Vanness Wu, and Vic Chou**, collaborating closely with popular rock band Mayday's lead vocalist, **Ashin**. │ ▼[ The Missing Link ] ──► Notably missing from the humanitarian and touring lineup is original F4 member **Ken Chu**, who opted out of the current global tour schedule following a brief joint appearance last December. │ ▼[ Global Backing ] ──► International concert promoter **Live Nation Philippines** also joined the coordinate effort, handling logistically direct channels to wire the corporate wire-transfers to Manila.
The major donation has triggered widespread praise across local digital spaces, with long-time pop-culture fans highlighting the group’s decades-long connection to the country. GMA Kapuso Foundation warmly acknowledged this deep relationship in an official social media dispatch: “Beyond their legendary artistry, the global superstars have consistently shown immense love for their Filipino fans… This meaningful contribution reflects the group’s enduring bond with the Philippines.”
The historic connection trace back to the early 2000s, when F4 exploded into an overnight cultural phenomenon across the archipelago through the wild success of the definitive Taiwanese drama series Meteor Garden. The generous relief drop serves as a perfect prelude to their upcoming performance on Saturday, June 27, 2026, where the “F✦FOREVER” 1st World Tour is slated to pack the massive Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan—proving that even after 25 years, the timeless bond between the Taiwanese pop icons and their devoted Filipino audience remains completely unbreakable.