HIRAYA

I never really thought that Typhoon Ondoy will bring such a big disaster to Metro Manila and nearby areas. As of now, national broadcasting organizations such as of ABS-CBN and GMA Network reported the casualties in the metro.

Outside Metro Manila, Antipolo, Cainta, Bulacan and Pampanga suffered the same fate as most areas were flooded. This is the first time, according to PAGASA, that the country experienced the volume of rainfall after 100 years.

Early this morning, I decided to go back to Bulacan after being stranded in Manila last night. Since LRT is fully operational, I was able to make it to the terminal in Monumento. Traffic is normal in the Balintawak and NLEX area so everything went smoothly.

Back to Marilao, Bulacan, I saw the traces of the flash flood yesterday in our subdivision – Heritage Homes MetroGate Meycauayan II – particularly Phases I, II and III. Thanks to God we’re residing in Phase IV so we’re not affected.

I happened to pass by at Phase I and II, and saw how devastated the areas were. Then I saw other areas affected being broadcasted on TV.

I know we were lucky to survive in Typhoon Ondoy. I just pray that all those who are affected will get the reliefs they needed.

I hope we could help them in our little ways by donating to LGU’s and NGO’s. ABS-CBN and GMA Network are also extending their office to be of service. We can contact them for any help we could offer. Let’s relive the Filipino spirit of Bayanihan.

Here are some of the contact numbers if you want to help:

CFC Center in Ortigas is now open to receive donations in cash or in kind (noodles, water, biscuits, canned goods. Please call 02-7270682 to 87 or text 09222542819.

TXTPower now accepts donations for Ondoy typhoon victims via SmartMoney 5577514418667103, GCash 09179751092 and Paypal is.gd/3GvuN.

The USC Environmental Concerns Committee is collecting donations for the victims of tropical storm Ondoy at USC Office, 2/F Vinzons Hall. Contact Jose Alinea at 09157675353 for more info.

Send FULL ADDRESS of those who are stranded to Sen. Dick Gordon 09178997898 or 0938444BOYS / Sen. Villar rescue text hotline: 09174226800, 09172414864, 09276751981 / Rubber boat requests 838-3203, 838-3354 / Rescue dumptrucks 0917-422-6800 or 0927-675-1981. Bagyong Ondoy 734-2118, 734-2120 / PAGASA 433-8526 / National Disaster Council 912-5668, 911-1406, 912-2665, 911-5061

For those who are abroad, you can donate through Philippine National Red Cross, visit PNRC. Through GMA Kapuso Foundation, visit GMA Kapuso Foundation. For those who are in Dubai, you can donate clothes and food by contacting Mark Borbon at 0508597860 or Clifford Ponce at 0503486505.

Bayan Muna accepts relief goods and donations at 45 K-7th St., Bgy. West Kamias QC. Tel. 9213473.

One of the simplest way to donate, text RED (space) AMOUNT send to 2899(Globe)/4483(Smart). Denominations 10, 50, 100.

Other ways to help can be found here and here.

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