In February, 2020, in response to the eruption of the Taal Volcano, Dr Carl E. Balita, couple Isay Alvarez and Robert Seña and songwriter Vehnee Saturno staged the “Tulong Taal: A Musical Collaboration Concert” at the Cuneta Astrodome, which featured 24 artists. “Tulong Taal,” a song dedicated to the communities in Taal composed by Vehnee Saturno, features these artists who lend their voices to the song—Aicelle Santos, Angeline Quinto, Bayang Barrios, Carl Balita, Ebe Dancel, Frenchie Dy, Ice Seguerra, Isay Alvarez, Jaya, Kakai Bautista, Poppert Bernadas, Robert Seña, The Company, and Vehnee Saturno. The music video produced by Dr. Carl Balita Productions went viral and is still active in social media, You Tube, and Spotify.

“Tulong Taal” generated 1.4 million pesos in donation, which was used to fund the rice distribution to thousands of families in evacuation centers, even during the pandemic.

Recently, various parts of the country—Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao—were hit by earthquakes of various magnitudes—exhibiting high-magnitude, causing destruction, devastation, physical injuries, trauma, and loss of lives. Fear is in the midst of Filipino, regardless of age and social status. The damage to lives, properties and livelihood are palpable, including disruptions in agriculture, schools, and how Filipinos live their lives.

To aid the affected communities, led by Dr. Carl Balita, together with Isay Alvarez and Vehnee Saturno, will hold a fundraising concert titled “Padayon Pilipinas” on October 28, 2025, 6:00 PM, at the Fr. Peter Yang SVD Hall, Saint Jude Catholic School. The project is managed by Dr. Carl E. Balita Foundation Inc.

In a night of music and solidarity, 23 artists willingly volunteered their time to heed the call of Dr. Carl Balita to help the earthquake survivors. The concert will feature diverse performances from various artists who are well-known and well-loved for their talent and generosity. The list includes Alakim, Alynna Velasquez, Bayang Barrios, Beverly Salviejo, Carla Guevara-Laforteza, Carmela Betonio, Chad Borja, Dulce, Frenchie Dy, Jamie Rivera, Jade Aban, Jedidah, Jemimah, Jenine Desiderio, Justin Taller, MB40, Ladine Roxas, Ornella Brianna, Rannie Raymundo, Renz Verano, Richard Reynoso, The Flippers 3^rd Gen, The Fortenors, Vehnee Saturno, Vina Morales, and other surprise guests, including a virtual performance of David Pomeranz. The concert is directed by Isay Alvarez.

Vehnee Saturno composed the song “Padayon Pilipinas” in time for the good cause. It was performed by Bayang Barrios, Beverly Salviejo, Carl Balita, Dulce, Isay Alvarez, Jade Aban, Jedidah, Jemimah, Lyza Balita, Renz Verano, Richard Reynoso, Robert Seña, and Vehnee Saturno. It will be available on YouTube and Spotify soon for the benefit of the earthquake survivors.

All proceeds will be directed to the families affected by the tragedy, with the help of Cebuano artists like Dulce, Chad Borja, and Vina Morales, in collaboration with the SVD Task Force Linog of the University of San Carlos, Cebu. This event coincides with the 150^th founding anniversary of the Society of the Divine Word.

“Padayon Pilipinas” is supported by Dr. Carl E. Balita Review Center, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry-Quezon City (PCCI-QC), Tikme Dine, Royal Care, Mekeni, Netplates, Chef’s Bowl of Rice, Happy Life, REHub, Music Box, Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME), Les Reyes, ADM & Partners Data Privacy and Consulting Inc., Philippine Nurses Association (PNA) Zone 6, UST Alumni Association, Inc.(USTAAI), The Association of Mindoreños, Inc. (TAM), RDLEN’S Printing Services, Kurimi, SPD Jobs Inc., Society of Transformative Educators (STE), SmartCT, Kimstore, CHEERS, Med Health Diagnostics. Media partners are The Manila Times, DZXL558, iFM, Jobert Sucaldito, and Nestor Cuartero.

Every support will make a meaningful difference to the project, especially since the country continues to experience earthquakes in different regions. Dr. Carl E. Balita Foundation Inc. invites sponsors to donate or purchase tickets at ₱1,500 each to help bring hope and relief to those in need.

Please contact 0917-1037-683 for inquiries.

As a constant reminder to us, Filipinos, “Walang hindi magagawa kung tayo’y sama-sama sa puso, sa diwa, at sa pananampalataya.” Padayon Pilipinas!