Yeng Constantino is all smiles during ABS-CBN's BayaniJuan feeding program in Laguna Tuesday (Photo by Aleta Nieva)

Some people may frown at actors, singers and television hosts doing charity work but singer Yeng Constantino believes that artists play a significant role in the success of every humanitarian effort.

Beyond the photoshoots, autograph signing and screaming fans, celebrities have the power to influence others to help those who are less fortunate.

“Kasi alam naman natin sobrang very influential ang mga artists. Nakikita sa mga TV, as singers naririnig sa  mga radyo. Mas marami kaming mahihimok ng mga tao para tumulong and mas maraming pupunta,” Constantino said. 

Constantino, fellow Pinoy Dream Academy scholar Ronnie Liang, actors Maja Salvador, Melissa Ricks and Matt Evans led ABS-CBN’s BayaniJuan feeding program held at Bagong Bayan Elementary School in Sta Cruz, Laguna on Tuesday.

This was the second time that Constantino joined the feeding program. She was also present when ABS-CBN launched the project in Pampanga. 

“Tao din ako at personally may malasakit din kami sa mga kababayan namin kaya nandito kami. Hindi lang para magpa-picture or anything,” she said. 

The first Pinoy Dream Academy Grand Star Dreamer also said participating in charity work is her way of sharing her blessings with other people. She said she feels blessed by the opportunity to bring joy to people especially children through her music.

“Sana tumulong din sila kasi kung alam niyo lang ang kaligayahan na idudulot nito sa inyo. Makita niyo lang ang mga bata, na nakagpaligaya kayo. Masarap ‘yong experience na may natututulungan akong tao,” she said.