MANILA, Philippines — The idea was irresistible: Show off your dance moves, be part of a viral craze, and donate to Taal evacuees. So it came as no surprise when hundreds of men, women and children trooped to Rizal Park on Saturday to dance to the insanely popular “Tala” song by pop star Sarah Geronimo to raise funds for families displaced by the eruption of Taal Volcano. ADVERTISEMENTFor P100, participants and Geronimo fans who call themselves Popsters, could join the Tala for Taal flash mob at Rizal Park, with the money donated to the chosen charity, the Philippine Red Cross. “We wanted to make Tala more meaningful,” said Popsters president Barrie Juanico. But “Tala” became viral when a clip sometimes described as “Tala resistance” was posted on social media.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer January 18, 2020 21:33 UTC