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FOR INTERNATIONAL DONATIONS - reposted from burymeinthisdress.com
International Donations can be forwarded thru:
Ayala Foundation – you can use your credit card to donate
The Bayani Movement – a project by a Filipino musician in Vancouver who wants to raise funds through music. Donations can be made via Paypal
Citizens’ Disaster Response Center (CDRC) – Accepts monetary donations through money transfer. Account Name: Citizens’ Disaster Response CenterBank: Metrobank, Examiner Branch, Quezon CityPeso Account # 3-63600741-3Dollar Account # 2-63600158-3 Swift Code: MBT…CPHMMAfter your deposit, email or fax the copy of deposit/remittance slip to cdrc_1984@yahoo.com or +632 929-9822. Include the donor’s name, exact mailing address and contact number for the official receipt.
Gawad Kalinga One World - donate via Credit Card online or make a transfer to their US Savings account 3104 0162 34 (Swift code: BOPIPHMM) – BPI EDSA Greenhills. If you need a receipt, fax your deposit slip to Delfin Mangona, Operation GK Walang Iwanan at +63 02 726 7405. Kindly indicate name of donor and contact number.
Light of Jesus Community Foundation, Inc. (Bo Sanchez’s community) – accepts cash donations through money transfer.Account Name: Light of Jesus Community Foundation, Inc.
BDO Dollar AccountAccount Number: 3970-033971 Routing Code: BNORPHMM Branch: General Araneta Branch Cubao
BPI Peso AccountAccount Number: C/A: 2900-0012-34Routing Code: BOPIPHMMBranch: St. Ignatius Katipunan Branch
BDOAccount Number: C/A: 3970-048057Branch General Araneta Cubao Branch
For donation acknowledgement: email at calamityfund@gmail.com or fax at (02) 7275615 or (02) 7269918
Kapuso Foundation – accepts credit card donations.
myAyala.com account for Philippine Jesuits - you can use your credit card to donate. On the line “I would like to donate to:”, write “xs4ondoy“.
My Flower Depot – donate online in increments of $5, 10, 15 and 20. Donations will be deposited to Red Cross and ABS-CBN foundation. Your deposit will be confirmed through scanned deposit slip via email. Direct link: http://myflowerdepot.com/shop/category.asp?catid=51
Philippine National Red Cross – accepts credit card donations on their site.
Unicef - accepts donations via credit card
World Food Programme – donate using Credit Card at https://www.wfp.org/donate/ondoy
USA
Alas Cargo – is looking for donations to fill up a 40-ft cargo which will be shipped by the end of the first week of October. The goods will be sent to LSGH relief efforts.
ANCOP USA – You can send your checks to ANCOP USA, PO Box 10095, Torrance, CA 90505. Or go to http://www.ancopusa.org if you prefer to do it online via credit card.
An Xiao – an artist who kickstarted a project to raise $500 for Ondoy relief. Anyone with an Amazon account may donate. She will then wire the money to Red Cross.
Ayala Foundation USA
You can issue checks payable to Ayala Foundation USA with project noted (Gawad Kalinga
Ondoy Relief) and send to :
Ayala Foundation USA255 Shoreline Drive, Suite 428Redwood City, CA 94065Tel. no. 1-650-598-3126Fax No. 1-650-508-8898Email info@af-usa.org
Or you can donate to Ayala Foundation USA via credit card by visiting this link. In “choosing organization to receive the donation”, please choose choose “Gawad Kalinga-Relief”. Alternatively, you can use Gawad Kalinga One World’s Donation Form.
BAYAN USA – financial donations will be used to buy food, medicines, and other basic necessities which will go directly to workers, peasants and the urban poor. Financial donations may be made via paypal or deposited at any CHASE bank.
Account Name: BAYAN-USAAccount Number: 340-209749-3
Cherry Salon in West Covina, CA – needs food items, children’s clothing, cup noodles and blankets. If possible, pre-pack 3 noodles, 3 canned goods, and 2 kilos of rice in 1 bag so when it reaches the Philippines, it will be ready for distribution.
Erly’s Shear Beauty – will send boxes of relief goods. You may drop your donation at 133 Hickey Blvd. So. San Francisco.
Forex Cargo - is accepting relief goods. Donations will be forwarded to Gawad Kalinga’s relief efforts. Please call for information on other branches: 310-523-4080
Island Pacific Market, Panorama City – will accept monetary donations. Collected money will be sent directly to Philippine National Red Cross courtesy of RCBC Remit Panorama City.
LBC branches – accepts monetary donations for free. Donations will be automatically credited to the Banco de Oro account of ABS-CBN Foundation
Manila Box USA in the Bay Area – accepts relief goods donation. Donations will be shipped to Whitespace/NoyMar headquarters. Contact (650)342-2858
NAFCON USA - Fil-Ams and Americans can may tax-exempt donations. Send donations to Bayanihan Ctr 40-21 69th St Woodside NY 11377 Tel 516-9011832. Contact Cling at (516) 901-1832
Ondoy New York Disaster Relief – you may drop off donations at Pandayan Center, 406 W40th St. Between 9th and 10th Aves. New York, NY 10018. Contact number is (212) 564-6057.
Pandayan Center in New York – is looking for clothes, canned goods, shoes, medicines and cash donations. They’re at 406 W40th St. Between 9th & 10th Aves. New York, NY 10018 10AM-9PM. Contact Leah 646-2477200, Chevy 646-2902281, or 212-5646057
Stanford’s Pilipino American Student Union (PASU) – contact AV David at avhdavid@stanford.edu or (650) 491-4561
Sure Pinoy Oriental Food Mart (Massachusetts) – drop off relief goods at 145 Water St Quincy, MA 02169-6535 Telephone number: (508) 997-1246 (617) 328-8880. Look for Mr. Yoel.
Washington Bedans – is looking for old clothes and canned goods donations. Contact wbedan@gmail.com so they can pick up donations.
Bangkok
The Philippine Embassy – will accept donations in kind between 9am-5pm until Fri. Contact them at (02) 259-0139 up to 40 or (08) 992-65954, or at bangkokpe@gmail.com. You may also visit them at 760 Sukhumvit Road corner Soi Philippines (30/1) Bangkok
Kuwait
RAMTRON Intl & Intl Committee of the Red Cross (Kuwait Chapter) – drop off donations at RAMTRON International, UTC Bldg, Kuwait City. Tel : (+965) 22413304 or (+965) 66671624 (Mr. Roylan A. Buenaflor). Donations are also accepted at the Intl Committee of the Red Cross – Kuwait Chapter @ Block 5, Street 3, House # 32,Jabriya, Kuwait. Tel : (+965) 25322061.
Ayala Foundation – you can use your credit card to donate
The Bayani Movement – a project by a Filipino musician in Vancouver who wants to raise funds through music. Donations can be made via Paypal
Citizens’ Disaster Response Center (CDRC) – Accepts monetary donations through money transfer. Account Name: Citizens’ Disaster Response CenterBank: Metrobank, Examiner Branch, Quezon CityPeso Account # 3-63600741-3Dollar Account # 2-63600158-3 Swift Code: MBT…CPHMMAfter your deposit, email or fax the copy of deposit/remittance slip to cdrc_1984@yahoo.com or +632 929-9822. Include the donor’s name, exact mailing address and contact number for the official receipt.
Gawad Kalinga One World - donate via Credit Card online or make a transfer to their US Savings account 3104 0162 34 (Swift code: BOPIPHMM) – BPI EDSA Greenhills. If you need a receipt, fax your deposit slip to Delfin Mangona, Operation GK Walang Iwanan at +63 02 726 7405. Kindly indicate name of donor and contact number.
Light of Jesus Community Foundation, Inc. (Bo Sanchez’s community) – accepts cash donations through money transfer.Account Name: Light of Jesus Community Foundation, Inc.
BDO Dollar AccountAccount Number: 3970-033971 Routing Code: BNORPHMM Branch: General Araneta Branch Cubao
BPI Peso AccountAccount Number: C/A: 2900-0012-34Routing Code: BOPIPHMMBranch: St. Ignatius Katipunan Branch
BDOAccount Number: C/A: 3970-048057Branch General Araneta Cubao Branch
For donation acknowledgement: email at calamityfund@gmail.com or fax at (02) 7275615 or (02) 7269918
Kapuso Foundation – accepts credit card donations.
myAyala.com account for Philippine Jesuits - you can use your credit card to donate. On the line “I would like to donate to:”, write “xs4ondoy“.
My Flower Depot – donate online in increments of $5, 10, 15 and 20. Donations will be deposited to Red Cross and ABS-CBN foundation. Your deposit will be confirmed through scanned deposit slip via email. Direct link: http://myflowerdepot.com/shop/category.asp?catid=51
Philippine National Red Cross – accepts credit card donations on their site.
Unicef - accepts donations via credit card
World Food Programme – donate using Credit Card at https://www.wfp.org/donate/ondoy
USA
Alas Cargo – is looking for donations to fill up a 40-ft cargo which will be shipped by the end of the first week of October. The goods will be sent to LSGH relief efforts.
ANCOP USA – You can send your checks to ANCOP USA, PO Box 10095, Torrance, CA 90505. Or go to http://www.ancopusa.org if you prefer to do it online via credit card.
An Xiao – an artist who kickstarted a project to raise $500 for Ondoy relief. Anyone with an Amazon account may donate. She will then wire the money to Red Cross.
Ayala Foundation USA
You can issue checks payable to Ayala Foundation USA with project noted (Gawad Kalinga
Ondoy Relief) and send to :
Ayala Foundation USA255 Shoreline Drive, Suite 428Redwood City, CA 94065Tel. no. 1-650-598-3126Fax No. 1-650-508-8898Email info@af-usa.org
Or you can donate to Ayala Foundation USA via credit card by visiting this link. In “choosing organization to receive the donation”, please choose choose “Gawad Kalinga-Relief”. Alternatively, you can use Gawad Kalinga One World’s Donation Form.
BAYAN USA – financial donations will be used to buy food, medicines, and other basic necessities which will go directly to workers, peasants and the urban poor. Financial donations may be made via paypal or deposited at any CHASE bank.
Account Name: BAYAN-USAAccount Number: 340-209749-3
Cherry Salon in West Covina, CA – needs food items, children’s clothing, cup noodles and blankets. If possible, pre-pack 3 noodles, 3 canned goods, and 2 kilos of rice in 1 bag so when it reaches the Philippines, it will be ready for distribution.
Erly’s Shear Beauty – will send boxes of relief goods. You may drop your donation at 133 Hickey Blvd. So. San Francisco.
Forex Cargo - is accepting relief goods. Donations will be forwarded to Gawad Kalinga’s relief efforts. Please call for information on other branches: 310-523-4080
Island Pacific Market, Panorama City – will accept monetary donations. Collected money will be sent directly to Philippine National Red Cross courtesy of RCBC Remit Panorama City.
LBC branches – accepts monetary donations for free. Donations will be automatically credited to the Banco de Oro account of ABS-CBN Foundation
Manila Box USA in the Bay Area – accepts relief goods donation. Donations will be shipped to Whitespace/NoyMar headquarters. Contact (650)342-2858
NAFCON USA - Fil-Ams and Americans can may tax-exempt donations. Send donations to Bayanihan Ctr 40-21 69th St Woodside NY 11377 Tel 516-9011832. Contact Cling at (516) 901-1832
Ondoy New York Disaster Relief – you may drop off donations at Pandayan Center, 406 W40th St. Between 9th and 10th Aves. New York, NY 10018. Contact number is (212) 564-6057.
Pandayan Center in New York – is looking for clothes, canned goods, shoes, medicines and cash donations. They’re at 406 W40th St. Between 9th & 10th Aves. New York, NY 10018 10AM-9PM. Contact Leah 646-2477200, Chevy 646-2902281, or 212-5646057
Stanford’s Pilipino American Student Union (PASU) – contact AV David at avhdavid@stanford.edu or (650) 491-4561
Sure Pinoy Oriental Food Mart (Massachusetts) – drop off relief goods at 145 Water St Quincy, MA 02169-6535 Telephone number: (508) 997-1246 (617) 328-8880. Look for Mr. Yoel.
Washington Bedans – is looking for old clothes and canned goods donations. Contact wbedan@gmail.com so they can pick up donations.
Bangkok
The Philippine Embassy – will accept donations in kind between 9am-5pm until Fri. Contact them at (02) 259-0139 up to 40 or (08) 992-65954, or at bangkokpe@gmail.com. You may also visit them at 760 Sukhumvit Road corner Soi Philippines (30/1) Bangkok
Kuwait
RAMTRON Intl & Intl Committee of the Red Cross (Kuwait Chapter) – drop off donations at RAMTRON International, UTC Bldg, Kuwait City. Tel : (+965) 22413304 or (+965) 66671624 (Mr. Roylan A. Buenaflor). Donations are also accepted at the Intl Committee of the Red Cross – Kuwait Chapter @ Block 5, Street 3, House # 32,Jabriya, Kuwait. Tel : (+965) 25322061.
Malaysia
LBC – is accepting any kind of donations, goods or cash. The number is 2026-8536 / 2070-0557. Lot G-13, Kompleks Kota Raya, KUL (10AM – 7PM).
Hong Kong
Ateneo Alumni Association Hong Kong Chapter - monetary donations may be deposited at HSBC Account No. 808-416564-001. Text 62957677 the amount and the time of deposit. Donations in kind can be dropped off at Camille Genuino’s residence.
Louise Kathryn Yu – She has placed a cash donation box at the YWCA on MacDonell Road.
Singapore
PNB, LBC and i-Remit Singapore – will be waiving remittance fees for donations to Philippine Red Cross
Afreight Cargo – will accept relief goods at #03-09 Lucky Plaza, Orchard Road. Contact Person: Maureen Schepers 6235-1011/91117855.
Kenzo Punzalan – Singapore Management University – email punzy_k@yahoo.com for details on fundraising for victims.
UP Alumni Association Singapore – is holding a donation drive. Contact Joni (97898553), Guen (93694058) or Roman (81393242).
Philippine Embassy – see http://www.philippine-embassy.org.sg/index.cfm?GPID=53. Further queries may be directed to Ms. Pearl Camento at php@pacific.net.sg, subject: “Typhoon Ondoy”.
Red Cross – now accepting cash donations
Australia
Michelle Barrerra – drop of relief goods at Castle Hill (Hills district/North West) Sydney. Contact her at mbcb83@gmail.com. Donations will be given to Sunshine Project and will reach the worst hit areas.
Ala Paredes – drop off relief goods at Blacktown (Western suburbs) Sydney. Contact her at ala_paredes@yahoo.com. Donations will be given to Ateneo’s relief efforts.
Rosary Coloma – drop off relief goods at Abbotsford (Inner West/City Fringe) Sydney. Contact her at rosary.coloma@gmail.com
Carlos Ledesma – will accept donations at 303/5 Stromboli Strait, Homebush Bay 2127. See http://twitter.com/allorange for details.
Sagip Migrante Fund Drive – accepts paypal donations and direct deposits via Migrante Melbourne’s bank account (Account No: 120724224, Account Name: Migrante Melbourne, BSB No. 633000. Proceeds will be remitted to Migrante International workers delivering basic relief goods to affected communities.
Philippine Airlines – has offered free air freight for sending relief goods. Drop off point is at Revesby Press 3/50 George Street Granville. Donations will be sent to Rotary Club Marikina and Gawad Kalinga.
LBC Australia – send donations to Unit 5, 64-66 Rebecca Drive, Ravenhall VIC or contact Cristina at 03 8390 6917.
PCC - for monetary donations call Noelle at 0422233660. Tune in to SBS radio on Thursday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am for details.
Klarisse Bollas in Sydney - to donate contact her at 0421 593 162
Kay Bollas in Sydney – call 0421 487 894
Maria Elena Bollas in Sydney – call 0405 286 284
Emelito Bollas in Sydney - 0413 083 961
United Arab Emirates
University of the Philippines Alumnae Association UAE – will be setting up boxes for donations to be sent to PH for Ondoy victims. See http://upaauae.org/ for more details
Canada
AFCM Temporalities – visit any CIBC branch and make a donation to the following account:AFCM Temporalities AccountTransit #7012Account #56-24010For more information, contact the Philippine Independence Day Council.
Goldilocks Bakeshop – E11th st. And Main.
Multicultural Helping House – E32nd Ave. And Fraser, Vancouver
United Kingdom
Oxfam – you may donate online via Credit Card
EAST LONDON – drop off point. Contact Jamil Reyes 07732404545 or RJ Fernandez 07506681522 email helpthephilippines@gmail.com
NORTH LONDON (Collindale or Kingsbury) – drop off point. Highlight Express, 88 Hay Lane, Kingsbury NW9 0LG, London Contact Sharon at 0208 205 89900208/ 205 0449 or info@highlightexpress.co.uk
WEST LONDON (South Kensington) – drop off point. Call 07872962575 in West London
Forex Umac – offers free shipping of relief goods. 23 Fairdale Garden Hayes UB3 3JA United Kingdom
Philippines Emergency Appeal – is accepting donations. Queen Mary, University of London, Mile End Road, London E1 4NS. E-mail your name and contact number to philemergencyappeal@yahoo.co.uk. A volunteer member will contact you regarding the collection arrangements for your donation.
Belgium
Shiera Catalan – to donate, contact her at +32485328811
Monday, September 28, 2009
Donate to Victims of Ondoy - reposted from timialcala.wordpress.com
Donate to victims of tropical storm Ondoy in the Philippines (updated)
This is an urgent appeal for help for the victims of tropical storm Ondoy (international code name Ketsana), which yesterday unleashed epic rains in the Philippines. Metro Manila’s average rainfall for September is 391.7 millimeters. In only six hours, Ondoy dumped 341 millimeters of rainfall. Ondoy already has killed 100 and 500,000 have been displaced and homeless as of this posting. (updated 28-09-09)
I am thinking of ways to help and the fastest and simplest way to do it from abroad is via Paypal or direct donation to the Philippine National Red Cross. There are always to help more or organise something else later, but we must address this pressing need right now. Please help.
Your contribution will go a long way. 1 Euro = 69 Philipine pesos; 1 US$ = 47 Philippines pesos. With P50, one can get a simple but good meal or medicine or personal hygiene items. It will greaty help the immediate needs of both victims and volunteers.
There are many ways of helping and other detailed information on how to help locally and from abroad. The Philippine Daily Inquirer has culled of list how to help, but below are, what I think, the simplest and fastest ways to help from abroad.
1. Donate via Paypal
TXTPower urges its members, supporters and friends abroad to make donations via Paypal. All donations coursed through TXTPower will be sent to the Philippine National Red Cross.
2. Donate directly to the Red Cross
Red Cross
CASH or CHECK
Please send cash or check donations to the PNRC National Headquarters in Manila. Checks should be made payable to The Philippine National Red Cross. We can also arrange for donation pick-up.
BANK DEPOSIT
Account Name: The Phil. Nat’l. Red Cross
METROBANKPort Area Branch
Peso Acct.: 151-3-041-63122-8
Dollar Acct.: 151-2-151-00218-2
Type of Acct. : SAVINGSSwift Code: MBTC PH MM
BANK OF THE PHIL. ISLANDS
Port Area BranchPeso Acct.: 4991-0010-99
Type of Account: CURRENT
BANK OF THE PHIL. ISLANDS UN Branch
Dollar Acct.: 8114-0030-94
Type of Account: SAVINGS
Swift Code: BOPI PH MM
For your donations to be properly acknowledged, please fax the bank transaction slip at nos. +63.2.527.0575 or +63.2.404.0979 with your name, address and contact number.
For latest updates, visit the Philippine Daily Inquirer or follow @mlq3 on Twitter.
This is an urgent appeal for help for the victims of tropical storm Ondoy (international code name Ketsana), which yesterday unleashed epic rains in the Philippines. Metro Manila’s average rainfall for September is 391.7 millimeters. In only six hours, Ondoy dumped 341 millimeters of rainfall. Ondoy already has killed 100 and 500,000 have been displaced and homeless as of this posting. (updated 28-09-09)
I am thinking of ways to help and the fastest and simplest way to do it from abroad is via Paypal or direct donation to the Philippine National Red Cross. There are always to help more or organise something else later, but we must address this pressing need right now. Please help.
Your contribution will go a long way. 1 Euro = 69 Philipine pesos; 1 US$ = 47 Philippines pesos. With P50, one can get a simple but good meal or medicine or personal hygiene items. It will greaty help the immediate needs of both victims and volunteers.
There are many ways of helping and other detailed information on how to help locally and from abroad. The Philippine Daily Inquirer has culled of list how to help, but below are, what I think, the simplest and fastest ways to help from abroad.
1. Donate via Paypal
TXTPower urges its members, supporters and friends abroad to make donations via Paypal. All donations coursed through TXTPower will be sent to the Philippine National Red Cross.
2. Donate directly to the Red Cross
Red Cross
CASH or CHECK
Please send cash or check donations to the PNRC National Headquarters in Manila. Checks should be made payable to The Philippine National Red Cross. We can also arrange for donation pick-up.
BANK DEPOSIT
Account Name: The Phil. Nat’l. Red Cross
METROBANKPort Area Branch
Peso Acct.: 151-3-041-63122-8
Dollar Acct.: 151-2-151-00218-2
Type of Acct. : SAVINGSSwift Code: MBTC PH MM
BANK OF THE PHIL. ISLANDS
Port Area BranchPeso Acct.: 4991-0010-99
Type of Account: CURRENT
BANK OF THE PHIL. ISLANDS UN Branch
Dollar Acct.: 8114-0030-94
Type of Account: SAVINGS
Swift Code: BOPI PH MM
For your donations to be properly acknowledged, please fax the bank transaction slip at nos. +63.2.527.0575 or +63.2.404.0979 with your name, address and contact number.
For latest updates, visit the Philippine Daily Inquirer or follow @mlq3 on Twitter.
Help from Outside of the Philippines
For those outside of the Philippines who want to donate, here are some links!
Worldvision Foundation – For $ donations, BPI:USD acct #4254-0050-08
Ayala Foundation USA
Source: http://www.af-usa.org/
Worldvision Foundation – For $ donations, BPI:USD acct #4254-0050-08
Ayala Foundation USA
Source: http://www.af-usa.org/
The Philippines in a State of Calamity!
This post is not related but the situation calls for helping out in whatever way we can. So here are the links on how you guys can help!
reposting from http://www.jomarhilario.com/
Typhoon Ondoy Emergency Hotlines and Relief Operations - Tropical Storm Ondoy has wreak havoc across Metro Manila, and provinces around. Here are the key numbers to contact for information, rescue operations, relief services, donations. Thank you very much.
Rescue Operations
National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) (+632-9125668, +632-9111406, +632-9115061, +632-9122665) Help hotlines: (+65 734-2118, 734-2120) ndcchelpdesk@gmail.com
Philippine Coast Guard (+632-5276136)
Air Force (+63908-1126976, +632-8535023)
Metro Manila Development Authority (136)
Marikina City Rescue (+632-6462436, +632-6462423, +632920-9072902)
Pasig Rescue Emergency Number (+632-6310099)
Quezon City Rescue (161)
San Juan City Hall Command Post (+632-4681697)
Bureau of Fire Protection Region III (Central Luzon) Hotline: (+63245-9634376)
Senator Dick Gordon (+639178997898, +63938-444BOYS, +632-9342118, +632-4338528)
Senator Manny Villar (+639174226800. +639172414864, +639276751981)
Civil Society/ Media
Philippine National Red Cross (143, +632-5270000)
Philippine National Red Cross Rizal Chapter operations center hotline: (+632-6350922, +632-6347824)
Go to GMA Facebook page & post complete addresses and names of people in need of immediate help.
ABS-CBN Typhoon Ondoy Hotline: (+632-4163641)
Jam 88.3: (+632- 6318803) or SMS at JAM (space) 883 (space) your message to 2968
GMA Kapuso Helpline: (+632-9811950-59)
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All calls for help, please help us by filling out information here at the Rescue InfoHub Center.
Sahana Disaster Management System needs IT volunteers. http://sahana.kahelos.org. Emailmailto:sahana@kahelos.org
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Rubber Boat, 4×4 Trucks, Chopper Requests
NCRPO (+632-8383203, +632-8383354)
Private citizens who would like to lend their motor boats for rescue please call emergency nos: +632-9125668, +632-9111406, +632-9122665, +632-9115061)
You can also text (+632917-4226800 or +632927-6751981) for rescue dump trucks.
For those who are able to lend 4×4 trucks for rescue: Please send truck to Greenhills Shoppng Center Unimart Grocery to await deployment, Tel No. (+632920-9072902).
Petron & San Miguel Corporation are lending choppers for rescue operations, call/text: (+632917-8140655) ask for Lydia Ragasa
Power Supply
Meralco (+63917-5592824, 16211, +63920-9292824) If you want service cut off to your area to prevent fires and electrocution.
Relief Aid and Donations
URGENT: —————————————————————————————————————
Donations of heavy duty flashlights needed for rescue operations in Cainta area. Contact Cielo at (+632918-8824356)
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Businesses/ Commercial Establishments
Aranaz Stores in Rockwell & Greenbelt is accepting donations of any kind for Payatas communities affected by Ondoy
Binalot at Greenbelt 1, call Tetchie Bundalian at (+632922-8573277)
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf will be accepting canned goods, water, clothes, blankets, towels, medicine, and emergency supplies (no cash) in all our branches on behalf of the victims of Typhoon Ondoy starting today until Friday. Your generosity wi…ll be much appreciated during this difficult time for our brothersand sisters in need.
Luca stores (Rockwell, Shang-rila, Eastwood, or GA towers): Send your old clothes & donations (no cash pls).
Manor Superclub, Eastwood City will accept goods and other emergency items starting Sunday at 10 am.
Ministop IBARRA (Espana cor. Blumentritt, Sampaloc Manila) is also accepting relief goods, Food (non-perishable goods only) Clothing, Medicines, Beds, Pillows, Blankets, Emergency Supplies to help Typhoon Ondoy victims.
Moonshine boutique in Rockwell also accepting relief good to help Ondoy victims in Marikina and Cainta.
Papemelroti stores in 91 Roces Ave. / Ali Mall Cubao / SM City North EDSA / SM Fairview / SM Megamall / Glorietta 3 in Makati / SM Centerpoint / SM Southmall are accepting relief goods (canned goods / milk / bottled water / clothes – NO CASH pls.)
PowerPlant Mall accepting donations for ABS-CBN foundation. Dropoff at admin office, P1 level.
R.O.X. – Recreational Outdoor eXchange is accepting donation for relief good for Typhoon Ondoy victims. You can bring it in the store located in B1 building Bonifacio High St., Tel. No. (+632-8564638/39)
Team Manila stores in Trinoma, Mall of Asia, Jupiter Bel-Air and Rockwell shall be accepting relief goods (Canned Goods, Ready-to-drink Milk,Bottled Water and Clothes) for distribution by Veritas.
Whitespace 2314 Chino Roces Ave Ext as a Makati drop-off for relief goods.
Government/ Civil Society/ Movements
Victory Fort is opening its doors to those affected by the typhoon. Call 813-FORT.
ABS-CBN through Banco de Oro account number 56300-20111 account name: ABS-CBN Foundation Incorporation
Akbayan’s taking donations, call 433-69-33/433-68-31 to donate or volunteer.
Citizens Disaster Response Center (CDRC): Relief goods for typhoon victims being accepted at 72-A Times St., West Triangle, QC. Tel (+632-9299820/22)
Sen. Kiko Pangilinan is accepting donations @ AGS Bldg Annex, 446 EDSA Guadalupe Viejo. Contact Vina Vargas at (+632917-8081247)
Luzon Relief: Donations can be brought to RENAISSANCE FITNESS CENTER, 2nd Floor, Bramante Building, Renaissance Towers Ortigas, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City starting MONDAY (Sept.28) / 9am – 7pm Contact Person: Warren Habaluyas (+632929-8713488) or email at http://us.mc1114.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=luzonrelief@gmail.com
Miriam Quiambao drop off point: One Orchard Road Building in Eastwood, or messagehttp://www.twitter.com/miriamq for more details.
Move for Chiz is asking for volunteers and donations at Bay Park Tent, along Roxas Blvd., beside Max Restaurant and Diamond Hotel in Manila, or at Gilas Minipark at Unang Hakbang St., Gilas Q.C.
NoyMar relief Operations: Clare Amador (+639285205508) or Jana Vicente at +639285205499). Drop off for relief donations is at Balay Expo Center across Farmers Market Cubao.
Operation Rainbow (Zac Faelnar Camara) at Ayala Alabang Village needs Canned Goods, Ready-To-Eat Food, Bottled Water, Ready-To-Drink Milk/ Juice, Clothing, Blankets, contact (+632-4687991)
Philippine Army Gym inside Fort Bonifacio or GHQ Gym in Camp Aguinaldo are now distributing donations for Ondoy Victims.
Philippine National Red Cross‘ different ways to Donate.
Red Cross Load Donations: Right now the easiest way to make donations from the seat of your chair is via mobile phone load. The Red Cross Rescue and Relief Operations. Text: REDAMOUNT to 2899 (Globe) or 4483 (Smart)
Relief Efforts for Pasig at Valle Verde 1 Village Park, contact (+632916-4945000, +632917-5273616)
Sagip Kapamilya hotlines (+632-4132667, +632-4160387) #13 Examiner St. West Triangle, QC. and Scout Mayoran, cor. Morato, near Alex III.
Tulong Bayan hotlines for donations and volunteers are (+632908-6579998) Marilyn, (+632939-3633436) Jenn (+632-9137122, +632-9136254 & +632-9133306).
TXTPower now accepts donations via SmartMoney 5577514418667103, GCash 09179751092 and Paypalhttp://is.gd/3GvuN
World Vision partners with Phil Coast Guard and kind individuals for relief distribution to 3k families. Call (+632-3747618 local 242) or text (+632917-8623209) to help.
Worldvision Foundation is also accepting donations/volunteers to pack relief goods in QC. For $-donations, BPI:USDacct #4254-0050-08
Religious/ Schools & Universities
Assumption College San Lorenzo is now accepting donations. Please drop them off at the AC guardhouse.
Ateneo de Manila University is now accepting donations for the victims of Ondoy. Donations can be dropped at MVP Lobby. For those stranded/those who need help: To all students who need help or know of people who need help. Please text the name, location, and contact number to (+6329088877166). ATENEO, which is now an open shelter, accepts refugees. Call (+632917-8952792)
Caritas Manila Office at Jesus St., Pandacan Manila near Nagtahan Bridge (+632-5639298, +632-5639308)
CFC Center Ortigas is now open for donations in cash or kind. Call (+632-7270682 to 87) or text (+632922-2542819)
Hillsborough Village Chapel – Water, blankets, shoes, and clothes may be sent to Hillsborough Village Chapel in Muntinlupa City. These will go to families whose houses were washed out in the nearby sitios.
La Salle Greenhills for Greenhills/Mandaluyong/San Juan Area, if you want to help out with the rescue and relief operations, you can drop off your donations (clothes, food, etc..) at LSGH Gate 2 or volunteer from 9am to receive, sort, repack the donations.
Our Lady of Pentecost Parish (+632-4342397, +632-9290665) per Gabe Mercado, donations are very much welcome. The Parish is located at 12 F. Dela Rosa corner C. Salvador Sts., Loyola Heights, Quezon City.
Playschool International in Better Living is open to receive relief goods. Feel free to drop it there for your convenience. No Cash Pls.
Radio Veritas at Veritas Tower West Ave. Cor EDSA (+632-9257931-40)
Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan Task Force Noah, a disaster response arm of the Jesuits, is accepting donations. Please drop it off sa Ateneo Cervini Dorm.
Katipunan Avenue. Contact Erica Paredes at (+632917-4741930) — they need bread, packed juice, sandwich filling (tuna, chicken, anything) You can help her make them, deliver the sandwiches to her house, or help her distribute! Call for more details.
Xavier School in San Juan is now accepting donations, please bring to Multipurpose Center (MPC).
Private Citizens
MAKATI: 5729 Calasanz St., Olympia Makati City or call for pick up at (+632-5017405 or +632-7290530) c/o Omel Santos
SOUTH: Accepting relief goods in SOUTH AREA. Please contact Anne at (+632915-2854240)
People Tracker (using your phones, get your friends and family to turn on their finderservice for you)
FINDERSERVICE. For Smart, text “wis ” to 386.
FINDERSERVICE. For Globe, text “find to 7000.
*MRT and LRT are open 24 hours today. (Edit: 09/27 MRT today is at Php 10)
I got this map from Help “Ondoy” Victims in the Philippines. I can’t help but be amazed at this map made by a private citizen based on news from TV, radio, internet, etc. If he can do it, it makes me think and ask if the government uses these kinds of technology. GIS? I hope they do.
Email the map-maker at segregorio@gmail.com or tweet @flipmozart if you know Google Maps and want to help update this map with the latest information available. Click this photo to view the situation map of Marikina, and nearby places.
NDCC Situation Reports (Click to Download PDF):
Sept 26, 2009, 6pm: ndcc sitrep no 3 on the effects of ts ondoy as of 26 sept 2009, 6pm
Sept 27, 2009, 1am: ndcc sitrep no 4 on the effects of ts ondoy as of sept. 27, 2009, 1am
Sept 27, 2009, 12nn: situation_report_on_the_effects_of_tropical_storm_ondoy_6
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Medical Reminder: For all those who’ve come into contact with floodwater, please take your leptospirosis prophylaxis ASAP: 2 capsules doxycycline 100mg. Single dose. Just once. Take with food and avoid taking with dairy products. DO NOT GIVE to children or pregnant women, or those who are allergic. For children and pregnant women, look for alternates via your family doctor. Thanks! (Source: Pao Pei Salvan/ Dr. Jae Salvan.)
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CHED, DEPED: Classes at all levels in Metro Manila & Rizal province have been suspended Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 28-29.
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UP Diliman Chancellor Cao to All Deans: “If there are faculty, staff, students stranded in your colleges, let them spend the night. Alumni Hostel and University Hotel are already full. Eateries in the Shopping Center are also open. Thanks much.”
reposting from http://www.jomarhilario.com/
Typhoon Ondoy Emergency Hotlines and Relief Operations - Tropical Storm Ondoy has wreak havoc across Metro Manila, and provinces around. Here are the key numbers to contact for information, rescue operations, relief services, donations. Thank you very much.
Rescue Operations
National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) (+632-9125668, +632-9111406, +632-9115061, +632-9122665) Help hotlines: (+65 734-2118, 734-2120) ndcchelpdesk@gmail.com
Philippine Coast Guard (+632-5276136)
Air Force (+63908-1126976, +632-8535023)
Metro Manila Development Authority (136)
Marikina City Rescue (+632-6462436, +632-6462423, +632920-9072902)
Pasig Rescue Emergency Number (+632-6310099)
Quezon City Rescue (161)
San Juan City Hall Command Post (+632-4681697)
Bureau of Fire Protection Region III (Central Luzon) Hotline: (+63245-9634376)
Senator Dick Gordon (+639178997898, +63938-444BOYS, +632-9342118, +632-4338528)
Senator Manny Villar (+639174226800. +639172414864, +639276751981)
Civil Society/ Media
Philippine National Red Cross (143, +632-5270000)
Philippine National Red Cross Rizal Chapter operations center hotline: (+632-6350922, +632-6347824)
Go to GMA Facebook page & post complete addresses and names of people in need of immediate help.
ABS-CBN Typhoon Ondoy Hotline: (+632-4163641)
Jam 88.3: (+632- 6318803) or SMS at JAM (space) 883 (space) your message to 2968
GMA Kapuso Helpline: (+632-9811950-59)
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All calls for help, please help us by filling out information here at the Rescue InfoHub Center.
Sahana Disaster Management System needs IT volunteers. http://sahana.kahelos.org. Emailmailto:sahana@kahelos.org
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Rubber Boat, 4×4 Trucks, Chopper Requests
NCRPO (+632-8383203, +632-8383354)
Private citizens who would like to lend their motor boats for rescue please call emergency nos: +632-9125668, +632-9111406, +632-9122665, +632-9115061)
You can also text (+632917-4226800 or +632927-6751981) for rescue dump trucks.
For those who are able to lend 4×4 trucks for rescue: Please send truck to Greenhills Shoppng Center Unimart Grocery to await deployment, Tel No. (+632920-9072902).
Petron & San Miguel Corporation are lending choppers for rescue operations, call/text: (+632917-8140655) ask for Lydia Ragasa
Power Supply
Meralco (+63917-5592824, 16211, +63920-9292824) If you want service cut off to your area to prevent fires and electrocution.
Relief Aid and Donations
URGENT: —————————————————————————————————————
Donations of heavy duty flashlights needed for rescue operations in Cainta area. Contact Cielo at (+632918-8824356)
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Businesses/ Commercial Establishments
Aranaz Stores in Rockwell & Greenbelt is accepting donations of any kind for Payatas communities affected by Ondoy
Binalot at Greenbelt 1, call Tetchie Bundalian at (+632922-8573277)
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf will be accepting canned goods, water, clothes, blankets, towels, medicine, and emergency supplies (no cash) in all our branches on behalf of the victims of Typhoon Ondoy starting today until Friday. Your generosity wi…ll be much appreciated during this difficult time for our brothersand sisters in need.
Luca stores (Rockwell, Shang-rila, Eastwood, or GA towers): Send your old clothes & donations (no cash pls).
Manor Superclub, Eastwood City will accept goods and other emergency items starting Sunday at 10 am.
Ministop IBARRA (Espana cor. Blumentritt, Sampaloc Manila) is also accepting relief goods, Food (non-perishable goods only) Clothing, Medicines, Beds, Pillows, Blankets, Emergency Supplies to help Typhoon Ondoy victims.
Moonshine boutique in Rockwell also accepting relief good to help Ondoy victims in Marikina and Cainta.
Papemelroti stores in 91 Roces Ave. / Ali Mall Cubao / SM City North EDSA / SM Fairview / SM Megamall / Glorietta 3 in Makati / SM Centerpoint / SM Southmall are accepting relief goods (canned goods / milk / bottled water / clothes – NO CASH pls.)
PowerPlant Mall accepting donations for ABS-CBN foundation. Dropoff at admin office, P1 level.
R.O.X. – Recreational Outdoor eXchange is accepting donation for relief good for Typhoon Ondoy victims. You can bring it in the store located in B1 building Bonifacio High St., Tel. No. (+632-8564638/39)
Team Manila stores in Trinoma, Mall of Asia, Jupiter Bel-Air and Rockwell shall be accepting relief goods (Canned Goods, Ready-to-drink Milk,Bottled Water and Clothes) for distribution by Veritas.
Whitespace 2314 Chino Roces Ave Ext as a Makati drop-off for relief goods.
Government/ Civil Society/ Movements
Victory Fort is opening its doors to those affected by the typhoon. Call 813-FORT.
ABS-CBN through Banco de Oro account number 56300-20111 account name: ABS-CBN Foundation Incorporation
Akbayan’s taking donations, call 433-69-33/433-68-31 to donate or volunteer.
Citizens Disaster Response Center (CDRC): Relief goods for typhoon victims being accepted at 72-A Times St., West Triangle, QC. Tel (+632-9299820/22)
Sen. Kiko Pangilinan is accepting donations @ AGS Bldg Annex, 446 EDSA Guadalupe Viejo. Contact Vina Vargas at (+632917-8081247)
Luzon Relief: Donations can be brought to RENAISSANCE FITNESS CENTER, 2nd Floor, Bramante Building, Renaissance Towers Ortigas, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City starting MONDAY (Sept.28) / 9am – 7pm Contact Person: Warren Habaluyas (+632929-8713488) or email at http://us.mc1114.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=luzonrelief@gmail.com
Miriam Quiambao drop off point: One Orchard Road Building in Eastwood, or messagehttp://www.twitter.com/miriamq for more details.
Move for Chiz is asking for volunteers and donations at Bay Park Tent, along Roxas Blvd., beside Max Restaurant and Diamond Hotel in Manila, or at Gilas Minipark at Unang Hakbang St., Gilas Q.C.
NoyMar relief Operations: Clare Amador (+639285205508) or Jana Vicente at +639285205499). Drop off for relief donations is at Balay Expo Center across Farmers Market Cubao.
Operation Rainbow (Zac Faelnar Camara) at Ayala Alabang Village needs Canned Goods, Ready-To-Eat Food, Bottled Water, Ready-To-Drink Milk/ Juice, Clothing, Blankets, contact (+632-4687991)
Philippine Army Gym inside Fort Bonifacio or GHQ Gym in Camp Aguinaldo are now distributing donations for Ondoy Victims.
Philippine National Red Cross‘ different ways to Donate.
Red Cross Load Donations: Right now the easiest way to make donations from the seat of your chair is via mobile phone load. The Red Cross Rescue and Relief Operations. Text: REDAMOUNT to 2899 (Globe) or 4483 (Smart)
Relief Efforts for Pasig at Valle Verde 1 Village Park, contact (+632916-4945000, +632917-5273616)
Sagip Kapamilya hotlines (+632-4132667, +632-4160387) #13 Examiner St. West Triangle, QC. and Scout Mayoran, cor. Morato, near Alex III.
Tulong Bayan hotlines for donations and volunteers are (+632908-6579998) Marilyn, (+632939-3633436) Jenn (+632-9137122, +632-9136254 & +632-9133306).
TXTPower now accepts donations via SmartMoney 5577514418667103, GCash 09179751092 and Paypalhttp://is.gd/3GvuN
World Vision partners with Phil Coast Guard and kind individuals for relief distribution to 3k families. Call (+632-3747618 local 242) or text (+632917-8623209) to help.
Worldvision Foundation is also accepting donations/volunteers to pack relief goods in QC. For $-donations, BPI:USDacct #4254-0050-08
Religious/ Schools & Universities
Assumption College San Lorenzo is now accepting donations. Please drop them off at the AC guardhouse.
Ateneo de Manila University is now accepting donations for the victims of Ondoy. Donations can be dropped at MVP Lobby. For those stranded/those who need help: To all students who need help or know of people who need help. Please text the name, location, and contact number to (+6329088877166). ATENEO, which is now an open shelter, accepts refugees. Call (+632917-8952792)
Caritas Manila Office at Jesus St., Pandacan Manila near Nagtahan Bridge (+632-5639298, +632-5639308)
CFC Center Ortigas is now open for donations in cash or kind. Call (+632-7270682 to 87) or text (+632922-2542819)
Hillsborough Village Chapel – Water, blankets, shoes, and clothes may be sent to Hillsborough Village Chapel in Muntinlupa City. These will go to families whose houses were washed out in the nearby sitios.
La Salle Greenhills for Greenhills/Mandaluyong/San Juan Area, if you want to help out with the rescue and relief operations, you can drop off your donations (clothes, food, etc..) at LSGH Gate 2 or volunteer from 9am to receive, sort, repack the donations.
Our Lady of Pentecost Parish (+632-4342397, +632-9290665) per Gabe Mercado, donations are very much welcome. The Parish is located at 12 F. Dela Rosa corner C. Salvador Sts., Loyola Heights, Quezon City.
Playschool International in Better Living is open to receive relief goods. Feel free to drop it there for your convenience. No Cash Pls.
Radio Veritas at Veritas Tower West Ave. Cor EDSA (+632-9257931-40)
Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan Task Force Noah, a disaster response arm of the Jesuits, is accepting donations. Please drop it off sa Ateneo Cervini Dorm.
Katipunan Avenue. Contact Erica Paredes at (+632917-4741930) — they need bread, packed juice, sandwich filling (tuna, chicken, anything) You can help her make them, deliver the sandwiches to her house, or help her distribute! Call for more details.
Xavier School in San Juan is now accepting donations, please bring to Multipurpose Center (MPC).
Private Citizens
MAKATI: 5729 Calasanz St., Olympia Makati City or call for pick up at (+632-5017405 or +632-7290530) c/o Omel Santos
SOUTH: Accepting relief goods in SOUTH AREA. Please contact Anne at (+632915-2854240)
People Tracker (using your phones, get your friends and family to turn on their finderservice for you)
FINDERSERVICE. For Smart, text “wis ” to 386.
FINDERSERVICE. For Globe, text “find to 7000.
*MRT and LRT are open 24 hours today. (Edit: 09/27 MRT today is at Php 10)
I got this map from Help “Ondoy” Victims in the Philippines. I can’t help but be amazed at this map made by a private citizen based on news from TV, radio, internet, etc. If he can do it, it makes me think and ask if the government uses these kinds of technology. GIS? I hope they do.
Email the map-maker at segregorio@gmail.com or tweet @flipmozart if you know Google Maps and want to help update this map with the latest information available. Click this photo to view the situation map of Marikina, and nearby places.
NDCC Situation Reports (Click to Download PDF):
Sept 26, 2009, 6pm: ndcc sitrep no 3 on the effects of ts ondoy as of 26 sept 2009, 6pm
Sept 27, 2009, 1am: ndcc sitrep no 4 on the effects of ts ondoy as of sept. 27, 2009, 1am
Sept 27, 2009, 12nn: situation_report_on_the_effects_of_tropical_storm_ondoy_6
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Medical Reminder: For all those who’ve come into contact with floodwater, please take your leptospirosis prophylaxis ASAP: 2 capsules doxycycline 100mg. Single dose. Just once. Take with food and avoid taking with dairy products. DO NOT GIVE to children or pregnant women, or those who are allergic. For children and pregnant women, look for alternates via your family doctor. Thanks! (Source: Pao Pei Salvan/ Dr. Jae Salvan.)
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CHED, DEPED: Classes at all levels in Metro Manila & Rizal province have been suspended Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 28-29.
—————————————————————————————————————
UP Diliman Chancellor Cao to All Deans: “If there are faculty, staff, students stranded in your colleges, let them spend the night. Alumni Hostel and University Hotel are already full. Eateries in the Shopping Center are also open. Thanks much.”
Friday, September 11, 2009
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Thursday, August 27, 2009
Filipinos!
The Philippines is the third largest English speaking country in the world. It has a rich history combining Asian, European, and American influences. Prior to Spanish colonization in 1521, the Filipinos had a rich culture and were trading with the Chinese and the Japanese. Spain's colonization brought about the construction of Intramuros in 1571, a "Walled City" comprised of European buildings and churches, replicated in different parts of the archipelago. In 1898, after 350 years and 300 rebellions, the Filipinos, with leaders like Jose Rizal and Emilio Aguinaldo, succeeded in winning their independence.
In 1898, the Philippines became the first and only colony of the United States. Following the Philippine-American War, the United States brought widespread education to the islands. Filipinos fought alongside Americans during World War II, particularly at the famous battle of Bataan and Corregidor which delayed Japanese advance and saved Australia. They then waged a guerilla war against the Japanese from 1941 to 1945. The Philippines regained its independence in 1946.
Filipinos are a freedom-loving people, having waged two peaceful, bloodless revolutions against what were perceived as corrupt regimes. The Philippines is a vibrant democracy, as evidenced by 12 English national newspapers, 7 national television stations, hundreds of cable TV stations, and 2,000 radio stations.
Filipinos are a fun-loving people. Throughout the islands, there are fiestas celebrated everyday and foreign guests are always welcome to their homes.
from: wikipedia
In 1898, the Philippines became the first and only colony of the United States. Following the Philippine-American War, the United States brought widespread education to the islands. Filipinos fought alongside Americans during World War II, particularly at the famous battle of Bataan and Corregidor which delayed Japanese advance and saved Australia. They then waged a guerilla war against the Japanese from 1941 to 1945. The Philippines regained its independence in 1946.
Filipinos are a freedom-loving people, having waged two peaceful, bloodless revolutions against what were perceived as corrupt regimes. The Philippines is a vibrant democracy, as evidenced by 12 English national newspapers, 7 national television stations, hundreds of cable TV stations, and 2,000 radio stations.
Filipinos are a fun-loving people. Throughout the islands, there are fiestas celebrated everyday and foreign guests are always welcome to their homes.
from: wikipedia
Facts about the Philippines
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Philippines is made up of 7,107 islands covering a land area of 115,739 sq. m. (299,764 sq. km.). Main island groups are Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Capital is Manila. Time Zone is GMT + 8 hours.
CLIMATE
March to May is hot and dry. June to October is rainy, November to February is cool. Average temperatures: 78°F / 25°C to 90°F / 32°C; humidity is 77%.
POPULATION
There are a total of 76.5 million Filipinos as of the latest national census in May, 2000. Population growth is estimated at 2.36 percent annually. Luzon, the largest island group, accounts for more than half of the entire population.
LANGUAGES
Two official languages --- Filipino and English. Filipino which is based on Tagalog, is the national language. English is also widely used and is the medium of instruction in higher education.
Eight (8) major dialects spoken by majority of the Filipinos: Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, Hiligaynon or Ilonggo, Bicol, Waray, Pampango, and Pangasinense.
Filipino is that native language which is used nationally as the language of communication among ethnic groups. Like any living language, Filipino is in a process of development through loans from Philippine languages and non-native languages for various situations, among speakers of different social backgrounds, and for topics for conversation and scholarly discourse. There are about 76 to 78 major language groups, with more than 500 dialects.
RELIGIONS
Some 83% of Filipinos are Catholic. About 5% are Moslem. The rest are made up of smaller Christian denominations and Buddhist.
UNIT OF MEASURE
The Metric System is used in most trade and legal transactions.
ELECTRICITY
220 volts a/c is the common standard. 110 volts a/c is also used, especially in major hotels.
CURRENCY
The Philippines' monetary unit is the peso, divided into 100 centavos. Foreign currency may be exchanged at any hotels, most large department stores, banks, and authorized money changing shops accredited by the Central Bank of the Philippines. International credit cards such as Visa, Diners Club, Bank Americard, Master Card, and American Express are accepted in major establishments.
The Philippines is made up of 7,107 islands covering a land area of 115,739 sq. m. (299,764 sq. km.). Main island groups are Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Capital is Manila. Time Zone is GMT + 8 hours.
CLIMATE
March to May is hot and dry. June to October is rainy, November to February is cool. Average temperatures: 78°F / 25°C to 90°F / 32°C; humidity is 77%.
POPULATION
There are a total of 76.5 million Filipinos as of the latest national census in May, 2000. Population growth is estimated at 2.36 percent annually. Luzon, the largest island group, accounts for more than half of the entire population.
LANGUAGES
Two official languages --- Filipino and English. Filipino which is based on Tagalog, is the national language. English is also widely used and is the medium of instruction in higher education.
Eight (8) major dialects spoken by majority of the Filipinos: Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, Hiligaynon or Ilonggo, Bicol, Waray, Pampango, and Pangasinense.
Filipino is that native language which is used nationally as the language of communication among ethnic groups. Like any living language, Filipino is in a process of development through loans from Philippine languages and non-native languages for various situations, among speakers of different social backgrounds, and for topics for conversation and scholarly discourse. There are about 76 to 78 major language groups, with more than 500 dialects.
RELIGIONS
Some 83% of Filipinos are Catholic. About 5% are Moslem. The rest are made up of smaller Christian denominations and Buddhist.
UNIT OF MEASURE
The Metric System is used in most trade and legal transactions.
ELECTRICITY
220 volts a/c is the common standard. 110 volts a/c is also used, especially in major hotels.
CURRENCY
The Philippines' monetary unit is the peso, divided into 100 centavos. Foreign currency may be exchanged at any hotels, most large department stores, banks, and authorized money changing shops accredited by the Central Bank of the Philippines. International credit cards such as Visa, Diners Club, Bank Americard, Master Card, and American Express are accepted in major establishments.
Proud to be Pinoy!
I am proud to be Filipino. I want my kids to be proud to be Filipino. Through this blogsite, I want to show them why I am proud of the Philippines and the Filipino. I want to chronicle what makes our country and our kind WORLDCLASS!
Mabuhay!
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