(NOTE: Maria Carminia Lourdes Cynthia (Chin-Chin) Gutierrez is an alumna (College ‘92). In 2004, she received a TOWNS (The Outstanding Women in the Nation’s Service) Award for her work on environmental conservation. This school year, she was hailed as one of our alumni “Stewards of the Earth” by the Miriam College Environmental Studies Institute. Her house was engulfed by fire early morning of December 20 and they were not able to salvage anything. Chin-Chin suffered second-degree burn as she was saving her mother from the fire. Until now her mother is still in ICU. We appeal to our alumni to help out and to please support this project. Merk’s Bar Bistro is owned by another fellow alumna Veronica Tapia-Merk (COLL ’75)).

CHEERS TO LIFE FUNDRAISING CONCERT FOR CHIN CHIN AT MERK'S JANUARY 15

There is an outpouring of love from the Filipino artists who have agreed to sing for free in the fundraising concert for the family of actress Chin Chin Gutierrez whose house burned down before Christmas last December 20.

            Called  "Cheers To Life," the concert will have the participation of Mon David, Giselle Sanchez, Montet Acoymo, Vernie Varga, Richard Merk, Danny Javier, Noel Cabangon, Tots Tolentino, Carl Balita, Family Affair, Greyhound Band, Ivy Violan, John Lesaca, Gary Lising, Boboy Garovillo, Edru Abraham, Maegan Aguilar, Cynthia Alexander and Jay Cayuca, among others.

• March 2007
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• January 2007
• Special Bulletin on Chin Chin Gutierrez

            A spokesperson of Chin Chin said that the actress is humbled by the outpouring of love and support from her colleagues in various sectors. As of press time, fellow artists and advocates, representatives from various religious groups, long-time fans and long-lost friends have all rallied to support her in this defining moment of her life.

            "For doing a lot for Mother Earth, she certainly needs all the help and the support as she goes back to the painful process of starting a new life," said Richard Merk. Chin Chin has been hailed by Time Magazine as an Asian Hero for her effort to protect the environment.

            For inquiries on the fundraising concert, please call telephone numbers 7574720 & 7574721. Call or text 0906-4904730. Merk's Bar Bistro is located at Level 3 Greenbelt 3, Ayala Center, Makati City.