Tuesday, February 23, 2016
LOOK: Madonna visits Manila orphanage
MANILA -- International pop star Madonna visited an orphanage in Manila on Tuesday ahead of her two-night "Rebel Heart" concert at the Mall of Asia Arena on February 24 and 25.
Madonna, who arrived in the country on Monday, posted a selfie with three children of the Bahay Tuluyan Foundation on her Instagram account.
"Chillin with my Homies at the Bahay Tuluyan Foundation. Inc. giving shelter to Orphans street children trafficking/abuse victims in Manilla‼" she wrote on her post.
According to Australian volunteer Catherine Scerri, the 57-year-old pop icon was warmly welcomed at the orphanage.
"She spent time with the kids, dancing and interacting with the kids," she told ABS-CBN News in a phone interview.
Scerri said the older children were able to recognize Madonna and her songs. "I think the older ones know her. They were dancing and playing, everybody enjoyed it," she said.
"She's very down to earth and loves interacting with them," she added.
Madonna is known for being fond of kids. She has adopted two children, David Ritchie and Mercy James, from Africa.
source: www.abs-cbnnews.com
