Some Hollywood actors and foreign music artists are one with Filipinos still struggling to build life from tragedy. A week past Ondoy, people from all walks of life have expressed their desire to help and are doing their share.

It’s interesting to know even foreign singers gave help for us. Dionne Warwick and Air Supply who had their concerts at the Araneta Coliseum last Oct. 2 and 3, respectively, gave donations from the proceeds of their concerts to victims of Ondoy.

Even Hollywood celebrities such as Demi Moore, Ricky Martin and author Paulo Cuelho, pledged their support through their Twitter accounts to Red Cross to help Ondoy victims in the country, this PEP.ph reported.

Akon, Apl.De.Ap do their share

Fil-Am member of Black Eyed Peas Apl.De.Ap also appeals to his fellow Filipinos to help through the Apl Foundation by logging on to www.jeepneymusic.com, ABS-CBN News reported.

“My heart is broken to see so many of my Filipino brothers and sisters hurt by this disaster. We must all bond together and move forward to restore the city we hold dear. I’m asking the global community for their support and donations to assist the thousands of Filipinos affected by this tragedy.”

Meanwhile, Akon has also decided to lend a helping hand. Amidst his busy touring schedule, Akon was deeply saddened upon finding out about the tragedy wrought by the recent typhoon. “My heart grieves for all Filipinos who lost their lives, their loved ones and their cherished possessions during that tragic weekend,” he said.

“It is in these trying moments that we find our greatest strength, faith and capacity for self-sacrifice. I pray for the safety and well-being of all of you out there in the Philippines.”

Akon is scheduled to perform at the Araneta Coliseum on October 23, together with our very own international R&B livewire Billy Crawford, in a concert dubbed “Freedom Tour ’09.”

The show will definitely push through; with Akon himself spearheading the charity campaign by donating a sizeable chunk of the concert proceeds to the typhoon victims.

Through the auspices of the concert’s producer, ALV Events International, Akon is funneling his contributions through a still unnamed beneficiary.

“For every ticket you buy, you do your own humble share in assuring your calamity-stricken brothers of food, clothing and shelter,” Akon says. “My music and my own life story have always been a testament to freedom, and it’s only fitting that I pay back by helping other people find their own freedom from pain and strife.”

Biboy says he’s not a bad boy

Not everyone knew that Biboy Ramirez’s relationship with Jackie Rice lasted for almost two years, but ended just last year. Asked of the reason why the affair headed for splitsville, he answered, “Nung matagal na kami, napapadalas ang away, maliliit na bagay pinag-aawayan. Parang sawa na.” At present, Biboy confessed of dating someone. “Just one. But I’m not committed,” he confirmed.

He also defended himself on allegations pointing him as bad influence to Jackie. “Hindi ako naging sagabal sa kanya. Confident akong sabihin na hindi kahit itanong niyo pa sa kanya. Ako pa nga nagpu-push sa kanya na alagaan niya yung career niya. Di ba kasi galing ako dun but dahil sa kapabayaan ko nawala. So sini-share ko sa kanya yung experience ko. Pero nasa sa kanya naman din yun e,” he related.

Asked if there’s still a chance for him and Jackie, he answered, “Hindi ko na navi-visualize na magiging kami pa ulit. Wala pa naman akong binalikan sa mga ex ko.” He had in the past several showbiz girlfriends: Alessandra De Rossi, Roxanne Barcelo, Aubrey Miles, and Katrina Halili. Asked if who among his exes stole his heart the most, he uttered, “Si Alessandra. Siya yung pinakaminahal ko talaga, tagal ko nga niligawan yun, almost a year.”

A true blooded play boy? “Hindi ah. Di ako bad (play boy). Marupok lang ako,” he quipped.