Let's pray and help Northern Luzon... too.

After typhoon Ondoy, typhoon Pepeng is overstaying,


in Nothern Luzon.


He spared Metro Manila, but not the north.

Some barangays in Baguo are sinking. Main roads have been closed due to landslides. The city is now isolated.

Farms and rice fields in Cagayan are still under water.

Some 1000 people are trapped inside SM Rosales in Pangasinan. 60% of the province is flooded.

My friend and her family, and many others, in La Union have evacuated due to flooding too.

No vehicle can enter Vigan and Abra now. Roads have been closed.

I can't contact my family in Ilocos Sur today, the last news I received; half of our town is flooded.


What's happening to the Philippines?



I always believe that God listens everytime I pray not for me, but for others. I ask for His guidance and help in keeping our families, friends and love ones safe...

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Life after typhoon Ondoy

Relief operations for all Ondoy victims are still going on.

In times like this, it’s amazing to see Pinoys from around the globe helping and reaching out to our fellowmen who are victims of the said tragedy. Such a commendable act and may God bless everyone who have extended their empathy and helped in their own ways.

I may not be directly affected by what have happened last weekend, but I once mourned for losing a friend due to a tragedy similar to this. It was during typhoon Feria’s wrath in 2001, killing hundreds of people including my very good friend, her mother, three of her siblings and her cousin. My friend and her mom’s bodies were never found. May they rest in peace.

These are the times when we wish we could do more. I just hope I was able to contribute something, even just a little, through my blogging.

As a side note, I was one of the Facebook members who saw Jacque Bermejo’s comments. Just like most of us, I was also enraged and after making some verifications, I posted this entry. Of course I also doubted if this is real as it could be a case of another (alleged) Facebook hacking like this (warning: explicit content!). Anyway, whether this comment came from the real Jacque or not, it is something that no one would want to hear at these times.

Moving on, I am happy to hear that my officemates, friends and fellow bloggers who are from Marikina, Pasig and Rizal are safe. Their numbers were also “cannot be reach” last weekend which has left me worrying for a few days.

I hope and pray that everyone’s doing fine now. It's difficult to move on, but as what Mahalia said, "should misery come, it will not claim me".

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Belated happy happy birthday to my sister who happen to have celebrated her birthday last September 26th. Cheers!!!

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Helping all typhoon Ondoy victims by any means we can.

Thank you for clicking! You did the right thing, let's pray for our country. Help or donate by any means we can!

How to help?

Sa lahat mga kababayan naten, lalo na ang mga nasa ibang bansa, you can click on the barriosiete logo below or donate HERE:

(Thank you to all those who sent in their donations; click here for the the 1st. remittance report)

ALSO

Ways to donate to the Philippine National Red Cross http://www.redcross.org.ph/Site/PNRC/wtd.aspx

Manuel L. Quezon's blog: How to help (original on Quezon.ph | Tumblr.com mirror link)

Google Docs: Rescue InfoHub Central | Ondoy Places to Donate

Google Maps: Ondoy situation map for Metro Manila, by KaninLamig

***BEWARE of FAKE ABS-CBN BDO ACCOUNT***
You may also call ABS-CBN to make sure.

ABS-CBN HOTLINE
416-36-41

SAGIP KAPAMILYA
413-2667 / 416-0387
No 13 Examiner Street, Quezon City, Look for Ms Girlie Aragon

Bank: Banco de Oro, Mother Ignacia branch
Acct name: ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.
Acct no.: 5630020111

Routing code for international cash donations
BNORPHMM ABS-CBN Branch

ABS-CBN Foundation US Office Toll-Free 1-800-527-2820

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"Typhoon victims in Philippines in dire need of food/clothng. Call the American Red Cross to help. 18004357669" - Demi Moore

"My heart goes out to my friends in the Philippines http://edition.cnn.com/2009... "- Josh Groban

"Philippine storm leaves 75 dead and missing http://bit.ly/kSzCx" - Alyssa Milano

And lastly,

Hoping and praying that everyone, everywhere, especially my friends in Rizal, Marikina, Pasig, Laguna and Cavite are ok... - Just Me

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Prayers, donations and help for all the victims of Ondoy...

"Typhoon victims in Philippines in dire need of food/clothng. Call the American Red Cross to help. 18004357669" - Demi Moore

"My heart goes out to my friends in the Philippines http://edition.cnn.com/2009... "- Josh Groban

"Philippine storm leaves 75 dead and missing http://bit.ly/kSzCx" - Alyssa Milano

Hoping and praying that everyone, especially my friends in Rizal, Marikina, Pasig, Laguna and Cavite are ok...

How to help

Ways to donate to the Philippine National Red Cross http://www.redcross.org.ph/Site/PNRC/wtd.aspx

Manuel L. Quezon's blog: How to help (original on Quezon.ph | Tumblr.com mirror link)

Google Docs: Rescue InfoHub Central | Ondoy Places to Donate

Google Maps: Ondoy situation map for Metro Manila, by KaninLamig

***BEWARE of FAKE ABS-CBN BDO ACCOUNT***
You may call ABS-CBN to make sure.

ABS-CBN HOTLINE
416-36-41

SAGIP KAPAMILYA
413-2667 / 416-0387
No 13 Examiner Street, Quezon City, Look for Ms Girlie Aragon

Bank: Banco de Oro, Mother Ignacia branch
Acct name: ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.
Acct no.: 5630020111

Routing code for international cash donations
BNORPHMM ABS-CBN Branch

ABS-CBN Foundation US Office Toll-Free 1-800-527-2820

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Sa mga kababayan naten na nasa ibang bansa, you can also donate HERE:

Thank you to all those who sent in their donations;

click here for the the 1st. remittance report. 09/29/09

2nd. remittance report. 10/02/09

3rd. and final remittance report. 10/04/09


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