TikTok pledges USD 1M donation to Philippine General Hospital Medical Foundation

Chinese video-sharing social networking service TikTok has just pledged to donate USD 1 million (around PHP 50 million) to the Philippine General Hospital Medical Foundation, Inc. (PGHMFI).

TikTok donated USD 1M

USD 1M donation to PH frontliners

The fund to be donated can be used by health care professionals to gain access to essential protective gear and equipment along with hardship relief for health care workers.

The donation is a part of TikTok's efforts all over the world to help the health care community it the fight against the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

TikTok could attest to the Filipino resilience. We have witnessed how the Filipino community managed to look out for each other and bring a smile or deliver a message of hope despite the gravity of the situation. We are grateful that TikTok has been part of Filipinos' everyday lives. We hope that this donation will give our medical frontliners the best equipment and supplies that will lead to the healing of the Philippines. From the bottom of our hearts, maraming salamat Pinoy community, and salamat, frontliners!, shared Helena Lersch, Global Public Policy Director, TikTok.

Also, TikTok revealed that the TikTok community has also come out in full force to show their support for local doctors and health care workers through the #salamatfrontliners campaign.

@teachergeorcelle

Our virtual applause for all the ##frontliners in the world! Special mention to our G-Force doctor who’s working tirelessly at Veteran’sHsptl ##foryou###salamatfrontliners

♬ Clap for frontliners - Teacher Georcelle

As of April 8, the campaign has received 29,742 videos and 56,209,777 video views.

Thank you, TikTok!