Salute to heroes: Vivo gives back to Marawi soldiers by way of a special outreach affair

Vivo Philippines, in the true spirit of a Filipino Christmas, decides to give back to the heroic deeds of the soldiers who fought in Marawi by spending the afternoon with them last December 17 at the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Hospital in V. Luna, Quezon City.

Vivo Philippines volunteers who helped out with the event

The special outreach affair was attended to by Vivo employee-volunteers who interacted with the 150 soldiers and their families and entertained them with song and dance performances. The brand’s celebrity influencers were also in attendance to give joy and encouragement to the Marawi freedom fighters. KZ Tandingan, Darren Espanto, Jason Dy, and Kisses Delavin also shared their talent in one afternoon of gratitude-giving, to the delight of the soldiers and their families.

Vivo family, KZ Tandinga (right) and Jason Dy (left) helping to prepare the gift baskets for the troops

Vivo Family, Darren Espanto sharing Christmas joys with an injured Marawi solider

Vivo Family spreading Christmas cheer and making wishes come true

Vivo Family, Jason Dy performing his dedicated song to the troops

Vivo Philippine presenting a cheque worth Php 100,000 for the rehabilitation and recovery of the soldiers

From left to right: Erin Valera (host), Jason Dy (Vivo Endorser), KZ Tandingan (Vivo Endorser), Darren Espanto (Vivo Endorser), Lt. Srgnt (AFP Medical Center rep.), Hazel Bascon (Vivo VP  and Head of Sales) and Neri Choy (HR Director)

KZ Tandingan sharing the spotlight and doing a duet with one of the Marawi soldiers

Soldiers starting off the program with a ceremonial singing of the Philippine national anthem.

Kisses Delavin taking a clearer selfie with Vivo V7

Brand Director for Vivo Philippines Annie Lim, who was also present at the affair, shared her respect for these courageous soliders. “The soldiers who fought in Marawi are more than heroes--they are also fathers, sons, brothers, friends who placed their life on the line in the name of things that matter most to every Filipino: togetherness that goes beyond religion and love that knows no boundaries.” she said.

Vivo Philippines also just recently came out with a heartwarming Christmas video on the plight of a soldier who fought in Marawi and his family. Vivo, by way of the special Christmas video, shares and celebrates what a truly meaningful Christmas is for Filipinos. Family, togetherness, empathy, and the spirit of giving make a Filipino Christmas like no one else in the world.

Link to Vivo Christmas video: https://www.facebook.com/VivoPhil/videos/525331654510639/?id=296173570575105&brand_redir=296173570575105

For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at www.vivo.com/ph or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/VivoPhil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivophil/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) accounts.