Carlo Maceda advocates disaster preparedness

Carlo Maceda advocates disaster preparedness

Hunk actor Carlo Maceda who starred in Mano Po (2002), Sukdulan (2003) and So… Happy Together (2004) is now an independent film producer and a successful businessman. Aside from his showbiz commitments, Carlo is also advocating disaster preparedness and responsible relief distribution. Carlo a Leyteño himself, together with his friend former Tacloban City administrator Atty. Tecson Lim has organized the Haiyan Disaster Governance Initiative (HDGI), which aims to popularize disaster-preparedness and mitigation standards and methods.

Among their projects is a thanksgiving concert to be held at the Quezon City Memorial Circle on Nov. 7, titled “HANDUMANAN: Handog na Pasasalamat ng mga Leyteño sa Mundo,” to express gratitude to those who helped the country in the wake of typhoon “Yolanda” last year. Handumanan is the local equivalent for the English word “tribute.” The concert will feature sculptor Aba Dalena, Geo Ong, Imago, South Border, Banda ni Kleggy, Mayonnaise, Gracenote, Phylum Band, Myrus, and international artist Steve Steadman.