Last night, Manila time, Tropical Typhoon Ondoy (International name Ketsana) landed on Manila. And it landed with a bang unleashing relentless rain. At present, Manila and its nearby towns are flooded. People are stranded in their rooftops waiting for rescue and at least 1,180 passengers were stranded in different ports in the Bicol region.
As part of Barrio Siete, we started a campaign, Barrio Bayanihan For Ondoy Victims, to raise fund for flood victims which will be given to the Red Cross. With this, I would like to knock on the hearts of my readers and Twitter followers to help us raise funds. I would also like to invite Filipinos here in the United States to share some love.
If a Twitter Power User Reads this one, please help us spread the word. We would really appreciate it. Please use this LINK, which will take you to the Red Cross page, if you would like to make donations or you can visit our campaign at Barrio Siete.
Thank you for your donations!
Updates: Information you can pass around
We accept all messages relating to the relief efforts. Thank you. Email to ndcchelpdesk@gmail.com (via @giboteodoro)
All those who’ve come into contact w floodwater, pls take leptospirosis prophylaxis ASAP: 2 caps doxycycline 100mg #Ondoy (via @paolojcruz)
Tulong Bayan hotlines for donations and volunteers are 09086579998 (Marilyn), 09393633436 (Jenn) (via @Echiz3nRy0ma)
Rubber boat requests 838-3203, 838-3354/Bagyong 7342118, 7342120 / PAGASA 4338526/National Disaster Council 9125668, 9111406
FILipino friends abroad who wanted to hear news about typhoon Ondoy http://www.dzmm.com.ph/dzmm-stream.html
981-1950 to 59 KAPUSO HELPLINE. http://gmanews.tv www.gmakapusofoundation.com
UP College of Arts and Letters is accepting donations for the victims of typhoon Ondoy. Donation center at CAL/text 0929-6454102
For those living in the US: you can donate through the American Red Cross (1-800-435-7669)
If you know anyone who has a missing relative/friend, put it in this list http://bit.ly/5A4Cz
NEED RESCUE – Call Lydia Ragasa 09178140655-> CHOPPER FROM PETRON AND SMC (via Nikka Yabut) (via @chiniehdiaz)
Sahana Disaster Managerment http://bit.ly/333I4l
Updates: Phone numbers of NGO’s and Government Agencies 09/27/2009
1. National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) (+632-9125668, +632-9111406, +632-9115061, +632-9122665) Help hotlines: (+65 734-2118, 734-2120) ndcchelpdesk@gmail.com
2. Philippine Coast Guard (+632-5276136)
3. Air Force (+63908-1126976, +632-8535023)
4. Metro Manila Development Authority (136)
5. Marikina City Rescue (+632-6462436, +632-6462423, +632920-9072902)
6. Pasig Rescue Emergency Number (+632-6310099)
7. Quezon City Rescue (161)
8. San Juan City Hall Command Post (+632-4681697)
9. Bureau of Fire Protection Region III (Central Luzon) Hotline: (+63245-9634376)
10. Senator Dick Gordon (+639178997898, +63938-444BOYS, +632-9342118, +632-4338528)
11. Senator Manny Villar (+639174226800. +639172414864, +639276751981)
Civil Society/ Media
1. Philippine National Red Cross (143, +632-5270000)
2. Philippine National Red Cross Rizal Chapter operations center hotline: (+632-6350922, +632-6347824)
3. Go to GMA Facebook page & post complete addresses and names of people in need of immediate help.
4. ABS-CBN Typhoon Ondoy Hotline: (+632-4163641)
5. Jam 88.3: (+632- 6318803) or SMS at JAM (space) 883 (space) your message to 2968
6. GMA Kapuso Helpline: (+632-9811950-59)
