The Philippines need your help

SantaClaus · 28-09-2009, 05:22 AM

I was talking with Ioshi (sp★rkle), a lovely member of this board and I think there's something you should know.

Lots of people died because of the typhoon in Philippines, but there are also lots of people in need now.

so if you can, please donate to the American Red Cross. Call 1-800-435-7669 and you'll help to the typhoon victims in Philippines

SantaClaus · 28-09-2009, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by sp★rkle;3505380

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...=1218862544594

Some of you may have heard the news about the typhoon that struck the Philippines. We need your prayers. A lot of people are still missing and plenty of families has lost their homes. At the moment, its starting to rain again and we are told that another typhoon is about to hit the city. If you guys could also send help, please do... Thank you x

Friends in the US and Canada who wish to help in the rescue/relief operations,you may donate through the American Red Cross. Call 1-800-435-7669.

Bayanihan Filipino Community Center (for people in NY): send your donations at Bayanihan Filipino Community Center, 40-21 69th St, Woodside NY 11377

(I pass by that tunnel in the video to school, the water's around 20 ft deep)

God bless you x

sp★rkle · 28-09-2009, 05:37 AM

In kind donations (medicine, canned goods, clothes, blankets and the like) are actually HIGHLY needed. But in whatever way you can help (cash, kind, prayers or by merely telling your friends about it) is highly appreciated. Here's another link on how to donate:

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

God bless. x

Lizzybear · 28-09-2009, 05:44 AM

Absolutely Ioshi!

I will definitely try to help in whatever way i can

Be safe...you and your family and friends...

i'maveryneatMonster.' · 28-09-2009, 05:56 AM

Santaaa

I never liked you.
And sure, I'll do it at noon.

sp★rkle · 28-09-2009, 06:40 AM

Some students were trapped and was able to take a video of vehicles swarming in the flood

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIOlUOzDt5Y&feature=relatedUERM

people stranded

Things around here are still crazy, there are still people who's stranded on the roof of their houses since Saturday and its raining again, people crossing the electric lines... There are plenty volunteers, but the victims are vast... Everyone's caught off guard...

Aaaand, I don't know how these things work, but here's another link on how to donate thru Bank.

http://helpondoyvictims.blogspot.com/

sp★rkle · 28-09-2009, 07:16 AM

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakin...-Ondoy-victims

Outside the Philippines
Worldvision Foundation – For $ donations, BPI:USD acct #4254-0050-08

sp★rkle · 28-09-2009, 09:26 AM

this one is thru PayPal:

http://www.txtpower.org/2009/09/phil...n-philippines/

Tonsu · 28-09-2009, 09:33 AM

Thank you so much Ioshi and Santa for posting about what we can do to help.

I will do what I can. All prayers with you all there in the Philippines.

Tonsu · 28-09-2009, 10:04 AM

'Rescue workers are being overwhelmed by the scale of floods in the Philippines...Torrential rains from Tropical Storm Ketsana flooded the capital, Manila, and 25 nearby provinces on Saturday.

Some 80% of Manila was submerged, displacing 450,000 people. More than 115,000 are now in makeshift shelters.'

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asi...ic/8277905.stm

Sirhc · 28-09-2009, 12:38 PM

I would love to help, I'll make a donation this afternoon. Thanks for the link. All the best for you and your family, and all the people in your country!

Tonsu · 28-09-2009, 01:03 PM

Video:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asi...ic/8278037.stm

technicolor_love78 · 28-09-2009, 01:10 PM

This is so sad. Unfortunately, my family's house in Quezon City was completely flooded. But they're OK though. So, I'll definitely do what I can to help, Ioshi. I'm glad you're safe and doing well

I'm keeping everyone in my prayers and thoughts!

sp★rkle · 28-09-2009, 03:08 PM

Thank you for all the thoughts.

Me and my family are alright. But having witnessed the aftermath of the typhoon has really made my heart sank. I'm going out on Wednesday to help repack the goods that our University will be getting. I'm still worried about those tunnels that I have to pass through on my way to Uni so to make sure (because our local Disaster Control said they would be able to suck the water out after 2 days), I will go there by Wednesday.

One of our fellow coldplayers got stranded too last saturday but he got home safely.

Its just really traumatic that everytime it starts to rain again people start to panic. I myself had been wanting to go home because it was mentioned in the weather forecast that another typhoon will hit our country..

Look at this news:

http://www.theage.com.au/world/phili...0928-g8o4.html

Its inspiring to know that amidst all of these devastation, some people are still willing to sacrifice their lives for others... in our local news there are 5 soldiers who died during the rescue mission. If they can do it, why can't we?

*bump bump*

sp★rkle · 28-09-2009, 03:58 PM

Singapore dropoff for relief goods is @ airfreight lucky plaza #03-09. can call 62351011, they are open up to 7pm.

(I only know Min from Singapore. I hope there are others who are willing to help.)

28-09-2009, 05:22 AM	#1
SantaClaus coming to town! Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 234 My Mood: Location: The Grotto Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 81 Thanked 18 Times in 14 Posts	The Philippines need your help I was talking with Ioshi (sp★rkle), a lovely member of this board and I think there's something you should know. Lots of people died because of the typhoon in Philippines, but there are also lots of people in need now. so if you can, please donate to the American Red Cross. Call 1-800-435-7669 and you'll help to the typhoon victims in Philippines

28-09-2009, 05:25 AM	#2
SantaClaus coming to town! Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 234 My Mood: Location: The Grotto Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 81 Thanked 18 Times in 14 Posts	. Quote: Originally Posted by sp★rkle;3505380 http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...=1218862544594 Some of you may have heard the news about the typhoon that struck the Philippines. We need your prayers. A lot of people are still missing and plenty of families has lost their homes. At the moment, its starting to rain again and we are told that another typhoon is about to hit the city. If you guys could also send help, please do... Thank you x Friends in the US and Canada who wish to help in the rescue/relief operations,you may donate through the American Red Cross. Call 1-800-435-7669. Bayanihan Filipino Community Center (for people in NY): send your donations at Bayanihan Filipino Community Center, 40-21 69th St, Woodside NY 11377 (I pass by that tunnel in the video to school, the water's around 20 ft deep) God bless you x

28-09-2009, 05:37 AM	#3
sp★rkle drowning in Nai Cha Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,042 My Mood: Location: beneath an orange sky Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	In kind donations (medicine, canned goods, clothes, blankets and the like) are actually HIGHLY needed. But in whatever way you can help (cash, kind, prayers or by merely telling your friends about it) is highly appreciated. Here's another link on how to donate: http://www.redcross.org.ph/Site/PNRC/wtd.aspx God bless. x __________________ "THIS IS ABOUT OUR BAND AND OUR FEELING ABOUT EACH OTHER AND TRYING TO DO SOMETHING GOOD WITH OUR MUSIC AND FEELING LIKE SOMETIMES WE'RE UNDER ATTACK AND ALL THAT STUFF BUT NEVERTHELESS FEELING RESILIENT." -Chris Martin 16.2.09_20.9.09 I had a dream I stood beneath an orange sky...

28-09-2009, 05:56 AM	#5
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28-09-2009, 07:16 AM	#7
sp★rkle drowning in Nai Cha Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,042 My Mood: Location: beneath an orange sky Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakin...-Ondoy-victims Outside the Philippines Worldvision Foundation – For $ donations, BPI:USD acct #4254-0050-08 __________________ "THIS IS ABOUT OUR BAND AND OUR FEELING ABOUT EACH OTHER AND TRYING TO DO SOMETHING GOOD WITH OUR MUSIC AND FEELING LIKE SOMETIMES WE'RE UNDER ATTACK AND ALL THAT STUFF BUT NEVERTHELESS FEELING RESILIENT." -Chris Martin 16.2.09_20.9.09 I had a dream I stood beneath an orange sky...

28-09-2009, 05:44 AM	#4
Lizzybear Modern Love Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 11,840 My Mood: Location: Villa Rosie Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Absolutely Ioshi! I will definitely try to help in whatever way i can Be safe...you and your family and friends... __________________ Damon Albarn blog tunes twotter

28-09-2009, 09:26 AM	#8
sp★rkle drowning in Nai Cha Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,042 My Mood: Location: beneath an orange sky Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	this one is thru PayPal: http://www.txtpower.org/2009/09/phil...n-philippines/ __________________ "THIS IS ABOUT OUR BAND AND OUR FEELING ABOUT EACH OTHER AND TRYING TO DO SOMETHING GOOD WITH OUR MUSIC AND FEELING LIKE SOMETIMES WE'RE UNDER ATTACK AND ALL THAT STUFF BUT NEVERTHELESS FEELING RESILIENT." -Chris Martin 16.2.09_20.9.09 I had a dream I stood beneath an orange sky...

28-09-2009, 09:33 AM	#9
Tonsu Moved to Mars Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,801 Location: Violet Hill Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 27 Thanked 21 Times in 7 Posts	Thank you so much Ioshi and Santa for posting about what we can do to help. I will do what I can. All prayers with you all there in the Philippines. __________________ I didn't eat confetti but I made it close...four times now! UPDATE: confetti finally eaten at the fifth attempt, 12th September 2009, Manchester, and it ain't too tasty!!

28-09-2009, 10:04 AM	#10
Tonsu Moved to Mars Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,801 Location: Violet Hill Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 27 Thanked 21 Times in 7 Posts	'Rescue workers are being overwhelmed by the scale of floods in the Philippines...Torrential rains from Tropical Storm Ketsana flooded the capital, Manila, and 25 nearby provinces on Saturday. Some 80% of Manila was submerged, displacing 450,000 people. More than 115,000 are now in makeshift shelters.' http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asi...ic/8277905.stm __________________ I didn't eat confetti but I made it close...four times now! UPDATE: confetti finally eaten at the fifth attempt, 12th September 2009, Manchester, and it ain't too tasty!!

28-09-2009, 12:38 PM	#11
Sirhc Martinized... Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,215 Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I would love to help, I'll make a donation this afternoon. Thanks for the link. All the best for you and your family, and all the people in your country!

28-09-2009, 01:03 PM	#12
Tonsu Moved to Mars Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,801 Location: Violet Hill Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 27 Thanked 21 Times in 7 Posts	Video: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asi...ic/8278037.stm __________________ I didn't eat confetti but I made it close...four times now! UPDATE: confetti finally eaten at the fifth attempt, 12th September 2009, Manchester, and it ain't too tasty!!

28-09-2009, 01:10 PM	#13
technicolor_love78 MOODS OF NORWAY! Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,648 My Mood: Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	This is so sad. Unfortunately, my family's house in Quezon City was completely flooded. But they're OK though. So, I'll definitely do what I can to help, Ioshi. I'm glad you're safe and doing well I'm keeping everyone in my prayers and thoughts! __________________ Nov. 7, 2008--Orlando, FL--Amway Arena--BEST. NIGHT. EVER. front row is love. Aug. 9, 2009--Tampa, FL--Ford Ampitheatre--I'll always be waiting for Coldplay! ♥ Win or Lose ♥ http://i607.photobucket.com/albums/t...458efa97-2.jpg

28-09-2009, 03:08 PM	#14
sp★rkle drowning in Nai Cha Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,042 My Mood: Location: beneath an orange sky Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you for all the thoughts. Me and my family are alright. But having witnessed the aftermath of the typhoon has really made my heart sank. I'm going out on Wednesday to help repack the goods that our University will be getting. I'm still worried about those tunnels that I have to pass through on my way to Uni so to make sure (because our local Disaster Control said they would be able to suck the water out after 2 days), I will go there by Wednesday. One of our fellow coldplayers got stranded too last saturday but he got home safely. Its just really traumatic that everytime it starts to rain again people start to panic. I myself had been wanting to go home because it was mentioned in the weather forecast that another typhoon will hit our country.. Look at this news: http://www.theage.com.au/world/phili...0928-g8o4.html Its inspiring to know that amidst all of these devastation, some people are still willing to sacrifice their lives for others... in our local news there are 5 soldiers who died during the rescue mission. If they can do it, why can't we? bump bump __________________ "THIS IS ABOUT OUR BAND AND OUR FEELING ABOUT EACH OTHER AND TRYING TO DO SOMETHING GOOD WITH OUR MUSIC AND FEELING LIKE SOMETIMES WE'RE UNDER ATTACK AND ALL THAT STUFF BUT NEVERTHELESS FEELING RESILIENT." -Chris Martin 16.2.09_20.9.09 I had a dream I stood beneath an orange sky...

28-09-2009, 03:58 PM	#15
sp★rkle drowning in Nai Cha Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,042 My Mood: Location: beneath an orange sky Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Singapore dropoff for relief goods is @ airfreight lucky plaza #03-09. can call 62351011, they are open up to 7pm. (I only know Min from Singapore. I hope there are others who are willing to help.) __________________ "THIS IS ABOUT OUR BAND AND OUR FEELING ABOUT EACH OTHER AND TRYING TO DO SOMETHING GOOD WITH OUR MUSIC AND FEELING LIKE SOMETIMES WE'RE UNDER ATTACK AND ALL THAT STUFF BUT NEVERTHELESS FEELING RESILIENT." -Chris Martin 16.2.09_20.9.09 I had a dream I stood beneath an orange sky...