featuring the song "KANG YAWEH" (Cebuano dialect)
by Gary Granada...
September 2009
Manila Philippines
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Thursday, December 17, 2009
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Ondoy victims to spend Christmas in covered court
By Edson C. Tandoc Jr.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
MANILA, Philippines -- Neighbors used to share food on a long table set up in the middle of the street as children joined various street games. That was how 32-year-old Jean Borromeo and her neighbors celebrated noche buena in Barangay Bagong Silangan in Quezon City.
Not this year. Not after Typhoon “Ondoy” swept away their houses.
Some 100 families, including Borromeo’s, are still awaiting relocation in a covered court in Bagong Silangan, which served as the evacuation center for families affected by Typhoon Ondoy more than two months ago.
It is likely they would spend Christmas there, according to Borromeo.
“We have no choice but to wait here,” she said.
The covered court is divided into several squares for each family, bounded by boxes and sacks filled with their things, like clothes they got from donors and stuff they managed to save or retrieve.
The families also hung blankets on the iron grills of the covered court, but these were not enough to protect the children from the cold.
Many families who stayed in the covered court have been relocated to Towerville in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan. Those remaining are supposedly the last batch to be relocated, but houses in Towerville are not yet ready, according to Borromeo.
She and her husband Ronald, 33, could not leave the covered court, because just like other families, they have to wait there for the relocation.
Borromeo said she would rather be relocated to Bulacan than return to her house, adding that she has been getting nightmares of what happened.
Staying with her son and neighbors on the third floor of a neighbor’s house on that fateful day when Typhoon Ondoy struck, Borromeo said she saw other neighbors, even friends, drown in the flood.
She broke into tears as she said that she and her son were lucky to be alive.
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Let us continuously pray for those who have been victims of typhoon Ondoy (and Pepeng) as well. Aside from the tangible goods that they need, let's pray for their emotional and most of all spiritual needs.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
MANILA, Philippines -- Neighbors used to share food on a long table set up in the middle of the street as children joined various street games. That was how 32-year-old Jean Borromeo and her neighbors celebrated noche buena in Barangay Bagong Silangan in Quezon City.
Not this year. Not after Typhoon “Ondoy” swept away their houses.
Some 100 families, including Borromeo’s, are still awaiting relocation in a covered court in Bagong Silangan, which served as the evacuation center for families affected by Typhoon Ondoy more than two months ago.
It is likely they would spend Christmas there, according to Borromeo.
“We have no choice but to wait here,” she said.
The covered court is divided into several squares for each family, bounded by boxes and sacks filled with their things, like clothes they got from donors and stuff they managed to save or retrieve.
The families also hung blankets on the iron grills of the covered court, but these were not enough to protect the children from the cold.
Many families who stayed in the covered court have been relocated to Towerville in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan. Those remaining are supposedly the last batch to be relocated, but houses in Towerville are not yet ready, according to Borromeo.
She and her husband Ronald, 33, could not leave the covered court, because just like other families, they have to wait there for the relocation.
Borromeo said she would rather be relocated to Bulacan than return to her house, adding that she has been getting nightmares of what happened.
Staying with her son and neighbors on the third floor of a neighbor’s house on that fateful day when Typhoon Ondoy struck, Borromeo said she saw other neighbors, even friends, drown in the flood.
She broke into tears as she said that she and her son were lucky to be alive.
Source
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Let us continuously pray for those who have been victims of typhoon Ondoy (and Pepeng) as well. Aside from the tangible goods that they need, let's pray for their emotional and most of all spiritual needs.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Filipino who saved lives during storm among TIME's Top 10 heroes
SOPHIA REGINA M. DEDACE, GMANews.TV
A Filipino who sacrificed his life during the onslaught of tropical storm Ondoy (Ketsana) in September was named among TIME Magazine’s Top 10 heroes this year.
The international publication recognized the selflessness of 18-year-old Muelmar Magallanes, who braved raging currents, helping bring neighbors and relatives to safer ground when record rainfall submerged three-fourths of the Philippine capital.
“By the time the storm had unleashed its full fury, bringing the worst rains the region had seen in more than 40 years, Magallanes had changed the lives of dozens of family members and neighbors – and lost his own," TIME said on its Web site.
Barangay Bagong Silangan in Quezon City was among the worst-hit communities in the metropolis when Ondoy ravaged vast swaths in Luzon on September 26.
Magallanes, said to be a strong swimmer, rescued about 30 people but was unable to save himself.
While trying to save other neighbors, a wall collapsed on him and a television set fell on his head, killing him instantly.
Ondoy may have killed hundreds, displaced thousands of families, and destroyed thousands of homes.
But Magallanes and several other faceless heroes show that tragedy cannot dampen Filipinos’ resilience and bravery.
Just last month, CNN hailed Filipino Efren Peñaflorida for pioneering the mobile pushcart classrooms to bring education to impoverished children in Cavite, providing an alternative to gang wars prevalent in the communities. - RJAB, Jr./GMANews.TV
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We honor Muelmar Magallanes and all other faceless heroes for all their bravery and selflessness in the midst of calamities.
A Filipino who sacrificed his life during the onslaught of tropical storm Ondoy (Ketsana) in September was named among TIME Magazine’s Top 10 heroes this year.
The international publication recognized the selflessness of 18-year-old Muelmar Magallanes, who braved raging currents, helping bring neighbors and relatives to safer ground when record rainfall submerged three-fourths of the Philippine capital.
“By the time the storm had unleashed its full fury, bringing the worst rains the region had seen in more than 40 years, Magallanes had changed the lives of dozens of family members and neighbors – and lost his own," TIME said on its Web site.
Barangay Bagong Silangan in Quezon City was among the worst-hit communities in the metropolis when Ondoy ravaged vast swaths in Luzon on September 26.
Magallanes, said to be a strong swimmer, rescued about 30 people but was unable to save himself.
While trying to save other neighbors, a wall collapsed on him and a television set fell on his head, killing him instantly.
Ondoy may have killed hundreds, displaced thousands of families, and destroyed thousands of homes.
But Magallanes and several other faceless heroes show that tragedy cannot dampen Filipinos’ resilience and bravery.
Just last month, CNN hailed Filipino Efren Peñaflorida for pioneering the mobile pushcart classrooms to bring education to impoverished children in Cavite, providing an alternative to gang wars prevalent in the communities. - RJAB, Jr./GMANews.TV
SOURCE
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We honor Muelmar Magallanes and all other faceless heroes for all their bravery and selflessness in the midst of calamities.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Memorial plaque for 956 Ondoy-Pepeng dead unveiled in Australia
Some 956 Filipinos who died during the destructive cyclones Ondoy (Ketsana) and Pepeng (Parma) will be forever remembered in Australia after a memorial plaque for them was unveiled in New South Wales.
The plaque was unveiled at the Pinegrove Memorial Park in Minchinbury, New South Wales, according to a report from the Philippine Consulate General in Sydney.
According to the Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs, the plaque is now a permanent marker in a section of the cemetery called the “Filipino Memorial of Christ the Risen Lord."
Philippine Consul General Eva Betita and Invocare General Manager Arman Mikaelian were present at the unveiling held during the solemn rituals concelebrated by the priests of the Filipino Chaplaincy of the Sydney Diocese and the Filipino Chaplaincy of the Parramatta Diocese.
Figures from the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) show at least 956 deaths in the wake of the two cyclones, including 492 from Pepeng and 464 from Ondoy.
As of November 15, the Filipino community in New South Wales had donated at least A$470,000 (P20.031 million) in assistance funds, as well as over 1,400 boxes of relief goods and 21 pallets of canned food products totaling over 26 metric tons, to the victims of the recent floods.
The Australian government gave A$3 million (P127.859 million) in relief assistance to the calamity victims. - JV/GMANews.TV
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Remembering those who died and helping those who survived are manifestations of love.
Also and most especially, we will always remember you people who have given your help and love, you are all Ondoy-Pepeng heroes!
The plaque was unveiled at the Pinegrove Memorial Park in Minchinbury, New South Wales, according to a report from the Philippine Consulate General in Sydney.
According to the Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs, the plaque is now a permanent marker in a section of the cemetery called the “Filipino Memorial of Christ the Risen Lord."
Philippine Consul General Eva Betita and Invocare General Manager Arman Mikaelian were present at the unveiling held during the solemn rituals concelebrated by the priests of the Filipino Chaplaincy of the Sydney Diocese and the Filipino Chaplaincy of the Parramatta Diocese.
Figures from the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) show at least 956 deaths in the wake of the two cyclones, including 492 from Pepeng and 464 from Ondoy.
As of November 15, the Filipino community in New South Wales had donated at least A$470,000 (P20.031 million) in assistance funds, as well as over 1,400 boxes of relief goods and 21 pallets of canned food products totaling over 26 metric tons, to the victims of the recent floods.
The Australian government gave A$3 million (P127.859 million) in relief assistance to the calamity victims. - JV/GMANews.TV
SOURCE
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Remembering those who died and helping those who survived are manifestations of love.
Also and most especially, we will always remember you people who have given your help and love, you are all Ondoy-Pepeng heroes!
Thursday, December 3, 2009
8McDo Philippines on Relief Operations for Typhoon Ondoy Victims
Business
8McDo Philippines, through its charity arm Ronald McDonald House for Charities (RMHC) initiated relief operations for victims of Typhoon Ondoy. This typhoon has destroyed many homes, sources of living, infrastructures, leaving thousands of people homeless. RMHC provided food and finance for evacuation sites where victims take shelter.
MANILA PHILIPPINES – 8McDo or McDonald’s Philippines initiated relief operations for the victims of the most devastating floods in the country for decades. Typhoon Ondoy brought heavy amounts of rain, massively destroying properties, such as houses and infrastructures, and killing many people.
The Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) was among the first organizations to respond and take action for this calamity.
With the help from Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), RMHC distributed truckloads of bread and juices to different areas in Laguna, Pasig and Rizal, which were considered some of the most affected areas.
Mister Kenneth Yang, RMCH President, stated that Typhoon Ondoy brought overwhelming devastation. Thousands of Filipinos lost their homes, livelihood source, and even the lives of their loved ones. He added that “It is during these times of desolation where the Filipino spirit of unity, compassion and generosity should shine through.”
RMHC Global also donated 25,000USD (or 1.2 million pesos) to the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC). This is to further reach more affected areas and evacuation centers.
ABOUT RMHC: Ronald McDonald House Charities is the charity arm of McDonald’s. In America, it ranked as the second most popular charitable institution. In the Philippines, RMHC fights illiteracy through its Bright Minds Read program and has recently produced graduates. RMHC, together with 8McDo, focuses on the critical needs of children.
McDonald’s is the world’s leading quick service restaurant, serving affordable and quality food. In the Philippines McDonald’s offers delivery through 8McDo and also accepts delivery online through McDelivery.com.ph.
To read more, click here
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That's what you call paying it forward. Thank you so much McDo! =)
Many of the large-scale [and even micro-, small- and medium-scale] enterprises now are paying it forward. What I really admire are those enterprises that didn't even bother to broadcast that their company is giving help. They just want to help! Period! But don't get me wrong. There's nothing wrong about telling the world that your company is offering help. It may even inspire and trigger more companies to give help and love! I myself would tell the world if I have a company that is giving a helping hand to those in need. I would even advertise if the company decides to [always] give part of its earnings to charity in order to inspire others to do the same. So, [again] don't get me wrong, I just said I admire those who kept quiet and just continuously giving help.
8McDo Philippines, through its charity arm Ronald McDonald House for Charities (RMHC) initiated relief operations for victims of Typhoon Ondoy. This typhoon has destroyed many homes, sources of living, infrastructures, leaving thousands of people homeless. RMHC provided food and finance for evacuation sites where victims take shelter.
MANILA PHILIPPINES – 8McDo or McDonald’s Philippines initiated relief operations for the victims of the most devastating floods in the country for decades. Typhoon Ondoy brought heavy amounts of rain, massively destroying properties, such as houses and infrastructures, and killing many people.
The Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) was among the first organizations to respond and take action for this calamity.
With the help from Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), RMHC distributed truckloads of bread and juices to different areas in Laguna, Pasig and Rizal, which were considered some of the most affected areas.
Mister Kenneth Yang, RMCH President, stated that Typhoon Ondoy brought overwhelming devastation. Thousands of Filipinos lost their homes, livelihood source, and even the lives of their loved ones. He added that “It is during these times of desolation where the Filipino spirit of unity, compassion and generosity should shine through.”
RMHC Global also donated 25,000USD (or 1.2 million pesos) to the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC). This is to further reach more affected areas and evacuation centers.
ABOUT RMHC: Ronald McDonald House Charities is the charity arm of McDonald’s. In America, it ranked as the second most popular charitable institution. In the Philippines, RMHC fights illiteracy through its Bright Minds Read program and has recently produced graduates. RMHC, together with 8McDo, focuses on the critical needs of children.
McDonald’s is the world’s leading quick service restaurant, serving affordable and quality food. In the Philippines McDonald’s offers delivery through 8McDo and also accepts delivery online through McDelivery.com.ph.
To read more, click here
=================================================
That's what you call paying it forward. Thank you so much McDo! =)
Many of the large-scale [and even micro-, small- and medium-scale] enterprises now are paying it forward. What I really admire are those enterprises that didn't even bother to broadcast that their company is giving help. They just want to help! Period! But don't get me wrong. There's nothing wrong about telling the world that your company is offering help. It may even inspire and trigger more companies to give help and love! I myself would tell the world if I have a company that is giving a helping hand to those in need. I would even advertise if the company decides to [always] give part of its earnings to charity in order to inspire others to do the same. So, [again] don't get me wrong, I just said I admire those who kept quiet and just continuously giving help.
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