 | SOS Ondoy - Appeal for help | Sep 28, 2009 |
This is a site set up to help coordinate donations from friends from the UK to typhoon victims in Manila.
Manila and other nearby provinces are currently in the state of calamity. On the 26 September, typhoon Ondoy (known internationally as Ketsana) devastated the capital and caused severe flash floods when it poured a month’s worth of rain in just 6 hours! 80% of the city was submerged at one point – with some areas 2 storeys deep under water. It’s the worst flooding we’ve seen in over 40 years. We are ill prepared, many with no insurance. The high population density in the capital also meant that far too many people were affected – with loss of homes, belongings, livelihood and lives - and the goverment simply will not be able to stretch its resources to respond adequately to this crisis. Millions now have no electricity, access to potable water and are in dire need of dry clothing, food and shelter.
It tough times but I know that we can do something together to help, even in our own little ways. Now more than ever, rescue and relief efforts are crucial. And we can all pitch in and help in different ways. I hope you can join us -- scroll down for more info. Any support is welcome.
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PCF Diary update 2
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 | Stories untold, Stories overheard | Oct 1, 2009 |
 This is a photo of meal giveaways handed out to typhoon victims in a local disaster relief centre. It says, "Help from Manny Villar". Manny is running for office in the next elections. Whilst people are dying, all he can think of getting into power.... more | |  | Ways you can help | |
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 | Video clips | Sep 29, 2009 |
 I was in floods of tears when I saw this interview. I couldn't believe that the people I saw in the earlier clip were all dead, except for one man. His young daughter and wife still missing. Excerpt from his interview: " I was under water with... more | More useful information! | |
- Philippine National Bank (Europe) will waive fees for donations to the Philippine National Red Cross, GMA-7 Foundation and Caritas up to 31 October 2009. PNBE Offices are at PNBE Earls Court, Ground Floor, 11 Kenway Road, London SW5 0RP; and Notting Hill Gate, First Floor, 10 Pembridge Road, London W11 3HL.
- Tax exemption - duty free entry of donations. Instructions here http://eservices.dswd.gov.ph/modules/forms/apply.php?type=DF&init=1
- The families of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) who have been affected by tropical storm “Ondoy" will be given free texts and calls to their loved ones abroad to update them of their situation in the Philippines --- the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA). For those who wish to avail of the service, they may call up the Operations Center at:
Telephone numbers
+632.8336992 (+632.833OWWA)
+632.5516641
+632.8917601 - 24
SMS/TXT
+63917.898.6992 (+63917.TXT.OWWA)
Globe HOTLINE 2917
Press 3 for OWWA
E-mail
opcenter@owwa.gov.ph
Fax
+632.8917601
+632.5516651
- More information at http://philippinegenerations.blogspot.com/
- For those who wish to ascertain the status of their relatives, colleagues or residences in the Philippines, following are emergency contact numbers/hotlines in the Philippines:
National Disaster Coordinating Committee (00632) 911-1406 / 911-1873 / 911-1906 / 911-5061 / 912-0984 / 912-2665 / 912-3046 / 912-5296 / 912-5668 Help hotlines: 734-2118 / 734-2120
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