How to help the Philippines after Typhoon Ondoy
It is now more than two days since massive flooding swept the Philippines.
Typhoon Ondoy hit Manila, the nation’s capital and neighboring provinces, leaving a total of 140 dead victims and displacing ~435 000 more.
Major networks reported that a month’s worth of rain fell in just six hours, flooding 80% of the capital Manila which is still submerged.
Pictures and videos of this tragedy which were transmitted and published by news networks, websites and individuals via social networks are shocking and show a state of total destruction, and their people in desperate need of help.
Using Basketball and the Internet in Support
This is where we, namely Interbasket and TalkBasket, as basketball communities, felt the need to unite and to step up and make a plea for help.
As most of you know, Philippines are one of the most basketball-crazed nations of the planet and we feel it is our duty to make assisting our fellow Filipinos as simple as we can. We are all citizens of the world and most importantly we are all citizens of basketball.
If you are interested and looking for ways to assist, please retweet @interbasket to get the information out, and then see below how to help out:
World wide:
Via RedCross: Direct your donations to RedCross Philippine
http://www.redcross.org.ph/Site/PNRC/Default.aspx?S=48&SS=972
(Choose “Typhoon Ondoy”)
Ayala Foundation:
https://www.myayala.com/ayalafoundation/ayalafoundation.asp
World Food Program:
https://www.wfp.org/donate/ondoy
TXTPower: Donate via PayPal
http://www.txtpower.org/2009/09/philippines-help-typhoon-victims-in-luzon-philippines/
In Philippines:
Department of Social Welfare and Development donations drop-off points:
1. National Resource Operations Center, Chapel Road, Pasay City
Contact: Mrs. Francon Favian
2. Quezon City Area Disaster Resource Operations Monitoring and Info Center: (DROMIC) DSWD Central Office. Contact Rey Martija or Imee Rose Castillo, Tel Nos. 951-7119, 951-2435 or Assistant Secretary Vilma Cabrera Tel No. 0918-934-5625
3. Manila Area (DSWD-NCR)
San Rafael corner Legarda Streets, Quiapo, Manila
Contact: Dir. Thelsa P. Biolna, Dir. Delia Bauan Tel Nos. 734-8622, 734-8642
In USA:
ANCOP Foundation USA
http://www.ancopusa.org
You may also donate through the American and Canadian RedCross 1-800-435-7669
In UK:
Oxfam: https://www.oxfam.org.uk/donate/phil…oods/index.php
More ways to donate (via Google)
http://www.google.com/landing/typhoon-ondoy.html
ANY FILIPINOS AFFECTED BY THE FLOOD CAN FIND A LIST OF SHELTERS AND/OR RELIEF CENTERS AND HOTLINES HERE:
http://www.gmanews.tv/story/173288/update-list-of-verified-relief-centers-for-ondoy-victims
And also we have a thread dedicated to the flooding. Use this thread for support, to connect and report, ask for help, suggestions, and anything else that may help out your situation.
Not surprisingly, the Philippines is using the power of basketball to help the flood victims and to keep the national spirit positive when Smart Gilas and Powerade Five have a basketball benefit on the court.
We extend our genuine sympathy and prayers to everyone in Philippines wishing all the best and a quick return to everyday normal life for all those affected by the Ondoy Typhoon.
yo stu thanks a bunch, hope people blessed with financially would help our country now
September 29th, 2009 at 9:12 am
Thank you for you effort in helping to country.
September 29th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
tnx interbasket for your help. . .very much appreciated by millions of filipino. . .thank you. . .tnx stuart. .cheers. .
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