Powerhouse singer Charice Pempengco and local celebrity Aiza Seguerra join the growing number of celebrities and artists campaigning for the freedom of Mali, Manila Zoo’s captive elephant. Despite public clamor, the Manila Zoo management insists that they have been giving Mali a nurturing environment. A recent medical report was released stating that the captive elephant remained in good health. Manila Mayor Erap Estrada has also refused to release Mali.
Here are the statements of the two artists:
“Mali has been sentenced to a life of loneliness, misery, and neglect. When people all around the world are calling for Mali to be freed, in light of the suffering she has endured at the hands of the Manila Zoo, the proposal to bring in more elephants to the zoo is outrageous. They would have to endure the same cramped, concrete conditions; lack of exercise; and improper veterinary care as Mali has for the past 36 years.” ~ Aiza Seguerra
“I just can’t imagine how it feels for Mali to be alone and not getting [the] attention that Mali deserves. And not only that, she’s not getting some serious and important care that she actually really needs.” ~ Charice
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Quotes and Photos from Free Mali
