Heart Evangelista on panic buying: 'Hoarding is not going to do anyone any good'

The panic over the COVID-19 situation in the Philippines has prompted many shoppers to rush to their local groceries and stock up on supplies.

But Heart Evangelista, who has been supplying people with DIY face masks to combat the virus, has a message for hoarders who are emptying shelves of essential items:

"Sana magtulong-tulong talaga tayo kasi, lahat tayo, puwedeng maapektuhan nito and it's really growing,"  she told GMA News' Cata Tibayan in an interview.

The Kapuso Queen of Creative Collaborations also encouraged the public to follow guidelines and steer clear of fake news.

"We just have to follow and be aware kung anuman ang nasa social media, kung anuman ang kailangan. Alamin natin yung fake news, ano 'yung totoong news."

Heart has also tried to get the message across on her IG, reminding people to follow safety precautions like proper handwashing.

 

 

 

 

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Having a quiet Sunday morning and finding peace by looking through some old photos. ???? As today’s community quarantine begins, here’s a reminder that we should all stay calm, composed, and cautious in the following weeks. ????? ? Make sure to frequently wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Find a fun song to sing while doing this! ???? Make it a habit to sanitize your hands with alcohol as much as possible! Also, avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth because this is how the virus enters our systems! Try your best to maintain social distance to avoid spreading or contracting the disease. ???? ? ? When buying tissue, alcohol, hand sanitizers, etc, let’s think of everyone in need. There are many people who need these as well and hoarding them is not going to do anyone any good. We’re all in this together so let’s do our best to make sure we give everyone else the chance to protect themselves. Let’s also not forget to pray for the safety of our country during these trying times. ??

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Mar 14, 2020 at 6:04pm PDT

"When buying tissue, alcohol, hand sanitizers, etc, let’s think of everyone in need. There are many people who need these as well and hoarding them is not going to do anyone any good. We’re all in this together so let’s do our best to make sure we give everyone else the chance to protect themselves. Let’s also not forget to pray for the safety of our country during these trying times," she wrote in the caption.

Up to 140 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Philippines have been reported as of Sunday. — Margaret Claire Layug/LA, GMA News