06.04.09
Gary V, Korea’s best sing for street kids
- Arts Culture & Entertainment, Asian Idol, Benefit concert -
By Anna Valmero
INQUIRER.net
Mr. “Pure Energy” Gary Valenciano and ten of Korea’s special artists performed in a one-night benefit concert Friday at the Cultural Center of the Philippines to help raise funds for Filipino street children.
About 246,000 children under 18-years old are roaming the streets, of which 50,000 are highly visible street children, based on 2000 statistics of the United Nations’ Children’s Fund.
“Children living on the streets of the Philippines are the most resilient, resourceful and determined children there are. But they also live in circumstances that leave them open to abuse of their rights and risks to their lives,” said Vanessa Tobin, UNICEF Representative.
