AZ Martinez, a former housemate from Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition, is showing that being a celebrity isn’t just about fame—it’s also about heart.
Over the weekend, AZ went out to help people who were badly affected by recent strong typhoons and heavy rains. These storms made life hard for many families in Rizal and nearby places, and AZ knew she couldn’t just stay home and do nothing.
📸 AZ Joins Relief Mission in Montalban
On Monday, the Sparkle GMA Artist Center (the group that manages AZ’s showbiz career) shared photos of her giving out relief goods in Montalban, Rizal.
She was seen smiling and handing out bags filled with food and supplies to families who lost so much in the floods and storms.
In the caption, Sparkle proudly wrote:
“Beauty with a purpose” 💫
It wasn’t just about looking good—it was about doing good.
🌀 Why Help Was Needed
In the past few weeks, the Philippines was hit by multiple typhoons—Crising, Dante, and Emong—plus heavy rains from the Southwest Monsoon, also known as Habagat. All that water caused massive flooding, landslides, and destruction across many towns.
Because of this, the government placed 192 towns and cities under a State of Calamity. This included:
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Cavite
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Bataan
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Pampanga
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Rizal
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Laguna
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Oriental Mindoro
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Negros Occidental
These areas had homes underwater, people trapped, and families left without food or clean water.
😢 Death Toll Rises
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Monday that the number of people who died from these disasters has reached 31. Most of the victims were from Metro Manila, the nation’s capital.
Even now, the weather bureau PAGASA says the rains are not over yet. More showers are expected in:
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Ilocos Region
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Abra
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Benguet
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Zambales
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Bataan
People are still in danger, and that’s why relief efforts are so important.
🌟 Who is AZ Martinez?
For those who don’t know, AZ was part of the Big Four in PBB: Celebrity Collab Edition with her duo River Joseph. Together, the fans called them AZVer, and they were named the 4th Big Placers.
Even after the show ended, AZ continues to shine—not just on TV, but in real life—by helping others.
💬 A Message of Hope
AZ didn’t say much during the relief drive, but her actions spoke loudly:
“Helping even just one person can make a big difference,” she said in an earlier interview.
Many fans online praised her for using her fame to inspire kindness.
📌 Why This Matters
In tough times like these, it’s important to see people—especially public figures—step up and offer help. AZ’s simple act of giving and caring shows us that heroes don’t always wear capes. Sometimes, they just carry relief bags with a smile.
