apl.de.ap of Black Eyed Peas offers aid to Ondoy victims

Filipino American international singer apl.de.ap of Grammy Award-winning group The Black Eyed Peas has heeded the appeal of the Philippines for international aid.

In a press statement, apl.de.ap, or Allan Pineda Lindo, pledged immediate assistance to the thousands of Filipinos who were displaced after tropical storm Ondoy (international codename Ketsana) unleashed its fury over the weekend.

He also made an appeal to the international community to provide assistance to the victims of the tropical storm.

Those interested in helping the victims can donate through the Apl Foundation relief fund by logging on to www.jeepneymusic.com, he said.

“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,” the singer said.

with reports from abs-cbnNEWS.com