Yesterday was something I never thought I would witness in 24 years of my life. I saw one of the biggest disasters before my eyes on national television. As soon as storm Ondoy released it’s wrath upon us, floods started to appear.

The next thing I knew, Marikina, Cainta and other places in Metro Manila are in a state of calamity. Floods rising up submerging houses and cars under water. Getting disconnected from friends who lived in Marikina, lower Antipolo and Cainta. Fearing for the lives of my loved ones who are out there.

Until now, I cannot contact my best friend who is living in Masinag, Lower Antipolo. Until now I have no idea what happened to my friends Ice, John and Eco. Until now, I fear for their safety only hoping for the best. Until now, my mind is not at peace knowing that they maybe in danger. I could only pray to God that they are safe and sound and with their family. I could only hope for the best.

As I cry to my mom on the phone, bawling all my worries over them, this is the time where I know I am willing to do anything just to get a hear from them.

I am not alone. There are others out there who is worrying over their love ones. You are not alone. We are all in this together. Let’s pray for those who are still stranded and missing. Let us also pray for those who have perished because of the floods. Let’s pray for our country who is facing one of the biggest trials of year 2009.

Let this be a lesson for us Filipinos. It’s time for us to learn.

Nature has it’s way of  getting pay back for our sins. Learn.

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HOTLINES:

For those who need help, you can also post here:

http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=9724&post=33586&uid=116724526976#post33586

Text hotline for rescue – 0917-2414864/0927-6751981 (provided by Manny Villar)

SEND FULL ADDRESS of friends and family who are stranded to Sen. Dick Gordon 09178997898 or 0938444BOYS Phil Natl RED CROSS NCRPO 8383203 / 8383354 for rubber boat requests

For people who need assistance: National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) Emergency Numbers: 912-5668, 911-1406, 912-2665, 911-5061.

Help hotlines: 734-2118, 734-2120.

DISASTER EMERGENCY HOTLINES YOU CAN CALL: 911-1873, 912-5296, 912-2665

National Disaster Coordinating Committee
911-1406
911-1873
911-1906
911-5061
912-0984
912-2665
912-3046
912-5296
912-5668

Help hotlines:
734-2118
734-2120

Bureau of Fire Protection, National Capital Region
729-5166
410-6254
413-8859
407-1230

Bureau of Fire Protection, Region III (Central Luzon)
Hotline (045) 9634376

Philippine Coast Guard
527-6136

Red Cross
143
911-1876
527-0000

Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA)
136
896-6000

Taguig emergency hotline
1623

Meralco
16220
0917-5592824
0920-9292824

Sen. Manuel Villar Jr. emergency hotlines
for dumptrucks going to flooded areas for rescue of stranded people:
0917 4226800
0917 2414864
0927 6751981

(taken from http://www.gmanews.tv/story/173224/disaster-emergency-hotlines-you-can-call-911-1873-912-5296-912-2665 )

National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) Emergency Numbers: 912-5668, 911-1406, 912-2665, 911-5061. Help hotlines: 734-2118, 734-2120. Red Cross: 143, 527-0000 Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA): 136 Philippine Coast Guard: 527-6136 Bureau of Fire Protection Region III (Central Luzon) Hotline: (045) 9634376 Victory Fort is opening its doors to those affected by the typhoon. Call 813-FORT

RT @noynoyaquino You may get in touch with Clare Amador from our office at 9285205508 re the NoyMar relief efforts. #manilaflood

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SPREADSHEET TRACKER OF PEOPLE WHO NEED TO BE RESCUED:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/lv?key=tohu9kthNU6anlf21Low08g

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&vps=1&jsv=177f&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=110868206150348750692.00047479b6400ee29bd89

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DONATIONS:

If you wish to donate relief goods, please contact Clare DG. Amador (9285205508 ) or Jana Vicente (9285205499) at Balay Expo Center, Cubao.

Like Team Manila stores, papemelroti stores shall also be accepting relief goods (canned goods/milk/bottled water/clothes – NO CASH please.

91 Roces Ave. / Ali Mall Cubao / SM City North EDSA / SM Fairview / SM Megamall / Glorietta 3 in Makati / SM Centerpoint / SM Southmall

DONATIONS TO RED CROSS:

Monetary Donations

1.  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.

2.  BANK DEPOSIT
Account Name:  The Phil. Nat’l. Red Cross

METROBANK
Port Area Branch
Peso Acct.: 151-3-041-63122-8
Dollar Acct.: 151-2-151-00218-2
Type of Acct. : SAVINGS
Swift Code: MBTC PH MM

BANK OF THE PHIL. ISLANDS
Port Area Branch
Peso 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.

Credit Card

Please fax the following info to +632.404.09.79 and +632.527.0575:

Name of card member, billing address, contact nos. (phone & mobile), credit card no., expiration date, CCV2/ CVC2 (last three digits at the back of the credit card), billing address, amount to be donated.

For online donations you may also visit our website at www.redcross.org.ph  .

In-Kind Donations

LOCAL
Please send in-kind local donations to The Philippine National Red Cross – National Headquarters in Manila.  We could also arrange for donation pick-up.

INTERNATIONAL

1. Send a letter of intent to donate to the PNRC
2. A letter of acceptance from PNRC shall be sent back to the donor
3. Immediately after shipping the goods, please send the (a) original Deed of Donation, (b) copy of packing list and (c) original Airway Bill for air shipments or Bill of Lading for sea shipments to The Philippine National Red Cross–National Headquarters c/o Secretary General Corazon Alma de Leon, Bonifacio Drive, Port Area, Manila 2803, Philippines.

The PNRC does not accept rotten, damaged, expired or decayed goods.  Though we appreciate your generosity, the PNRC also discourages donations of old clothes as we have more than enough to go around.

SMS and G-CASH (Globe)

SMS
text RED<space>AMOUNT to 2899 (Globe) or 4483 (Smart)

G-CASH
text DONATE<space>AMOUNT<space>4-digit M-PIN<space>REDCROSS to 2882

Most urgent needs

Food items: Rice, noodles, canned goods, sugar, iodized salt, cooking oil, monggo beans and potable water

Medicines: Paracetamol, antibiotics, analgesic, oral rehydration salts, multivitamins and medications to treat diarrheal diseases

Non-food items: Bath soaps, face towels, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, plastic mats, blankets, mosquito nets, jerry cans, water containers, water purification tablets, plastic sheetings, and Laundry soap

Rehabilitation Programs: Shelter materials for house repair

Call Hotline 143 or 527.0000

THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL RED CROSS
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
Bonifacio Drive, Port Area,
Manila 2803, Philippines

From: http://www.redcross.org.ph/Site/PNRC/wtd.aspx

Source: Ksolaris