Text: Paul Mata/ Photos: Noel Orsal
Ruffa Gutierrez is a busy woman.
She is mom to Lorin and
In the midst of her busy schedule, Ruffa makes sure to devote time for her other passion—helping other people.
We are opening PEP’s Thumbs Up! blog with Ruffa’s civic activities. She is also the current recipient of YES! magazine’s “Bravo” Award, which commended her efforts in spearheading a bazaar last March 18, 2006, to help raise funds for the
Photo caption: The handsome brothers of Ruffa—(from left to right) Raymond, Ritchie Paul, and Richard—attended the celebrity bazaar organized by their big sister.
Ruffa has been involved in philanthropic activities since she was a teenager. In her interview with PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal), she said, “Since I was fifteen, I was already helping. I used to help Asilo Medalla Milgrosa, which is in Cebu, ‘tsaka yung Hospicio de
In 1998, she founded Roof-A-Child Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides shelter for homeless children. Even when she stayed in
Last January 5, she held a gift-giving activity at White Cross, a home for less fortunate children in
“Ewan ko, love na love ko mga kids. When you hug them, when you kiss them, I’m so happy! Parang gusto na nilang magpauwi sa iyo. If I can only take them home, why not, ‘di ba? Para marami ng kapatid sina Lorin and
Photo Caption: Ruffa, with little princesses Lorin and Venice, gave gifts to orphans last Christmas.
In the middle of this year, at the height of her controversial breakup with husband Yilmaz Bektas, Ruffa visited The Haven, a center for abused women and children in Alabang, Muntinlupa.
When asked about her feelings when she spent time with the women at The Haven: “Yeah, I felt like I was one of them. But I also felt like there’s a reason for me to be happy and to be grateful because my family is behind me.”
The former Ms. World Second Princess’ most recent project was “RRRampa for a Cause” held last September 16. It was a bazaar and fashion show, where her celebrity friends gladly offered their support. That event was able to raise funds, amounting to 1.5 million pesos, for Make-A-Wish Foundation and World Vision.
PEP attests to Ruffa’s unwavering energy for her charitable activities outside of showbiz. After the birthday party of her daughter
Take a bow, Ms Ruffa.
