In 2013, the renowned praise and worship leader Don Moen visited the Philippines, with an event on November 10, 2013, in addition to others. While in the Philippines, he shared updates on social media and even engaged with Filipino boxer and prominent figure Manny Pacquiao. He also used his platform to raise awareness and pray for the country during a period of natural disaster, namely the significant Typhoon Haiyan, that hit the nation in early November of that year.