Who Is Regine Velasquez???

Philanthropy and other Activities

In 1994, Velásquez became the ambassador of Duty Free Philippines anti-drug campaign has an aim to fight drugs in the Philippines.

In 1995, Velásquez performed to the Singapore's National Kidney Foundation, the Hong Kong AIDS Foundation, the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. The proceeds goes to the cited charitable event.

In 1999, Velásquez and the Municipality of Pasig did a fund raising event called Muling Aawit ang Pasig it was the concert were Velásquez performed, the proceeds goes to the rehabilitation of Pasig River. Later on it was followed with another event called Piso Para sa Pasig also starred by Velásquez all the proceeds goes to the cited recipient.

In 2002, Unicef picked Velásquez as the one of their ambassadors in Asia. As one of her first project, Velásquez did a documentary MTV Asia special entitled Speak Your Mind which was nominated for the UNICEF Child Rights Awards. The production was highly commended for its agendum on child welfare, documenting the plight of homeless children swarming the streets of Metro Manila, in an effort to protect and safeguard their rights.

In May 2002, Velásquez staged the Bantay Bata Benefit concert, One Night with Régine, set at the stairs of the Philippine National Museum which won Best Musical Special at the 2003 Asian Television Awards.

In 2005, Velásquez sold 40 of her gowns in an auction sale launched on October 23, 2005 on the Mel & Joey talk show with the proceeds going to GMA 7's Give a Gift: Alay sa Batang Pinoy project which desires to give some needs for those in need. The auction resulted in more than P 800,000 (Philippine Peso).

In response to typhoon Ondoy in 2009, Velásquez joined other celebreties who donated more than P 300,000 for the victims and she did a relief works in the affected areas. In December 2009, Velásquez did a Musical Special called After The Rain starring the stories of the families that has been affected by the Typhoon. She also donated MP3 players, designer bags, shoes and gowns to Shop & Share Philippines.

In 2010, Velásquez was named as one of the ambassadors of Operation Smile a non-government organization, which provides medical treatment to children with cleft palate.

In 2011 and 2012, Velásquez and her husband, Ogie Alcasid are the faces of GMA-7's Celebrity Ukay-Ukay. Through "Ogie & Régine Celebrity Ukay-Ukay" and with the help of so many artists from different networks, GMA Kapuso Foundation has built 13 classrooms for underprivileged public schools.

In 2013, Velásquez sold her 18-karat gold with diamond "Reigne" necklace, her designer bags including rare Hermes Kelly, Chanel, and Celine, her luxury footwear such as Gucci, Christian Louboutin, and Prada brands, and her Cary Santiago gowns for the benefit of Yolanda victims. Aside from her auction sales, Velásquez together with Universal Records donated P 500,000 to Philippine Red Cross. She also assisted in Red Cross's repacking operations in Kalayaan and Quezon City with her husband Ogie Alcasid.

In 2013, PLDT's tribute song for teachers "Believing In Me" was recorded by Velásquez for free, who calls it her gift for the teachers. The song's lyrics are heartfelt experiences of every students who found love and careful guidance form their teachers as they were growing up. Velásquez also did a couple of shows here and abroad for PLDT's Gabay Guro.