Tropical Storm Ketsana hits the Philippines
Sep 27th, 2009 by ericignacio
Storm Leaves Dozens Dead in the Philippines
Photo by: Carlos H. Conde (9.27.09)
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/28/world/asia/28philip.html
I actually remember going through one of these typhoons when I was a little kid. My dad was stationed at Subic Bay Naval Base, Olongapo City. Getting stranded in the 2nd floor of your house is something I’m very familiar with.
For more info on how to help:
http://www.redcross.org.ph/Site/PNRC/wtd.aspx
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You can also donate online at ABS-CBN (I used to work for this company). To the non-Filipino’s reading this, they’re like the NBC/BBC of the Philippines.
Donate online (specify that it’s for ‘Sagip Kapamilya’):
http://www.abs-cbnfoundation.com/donate.php
Send checks payable to “ABS-CBN Foundation” and specify that it’s for ‘Sagip Kapamilya’.
Mail to:
ABS-CBN Foundation
Attn: Sagip Kapamilya
150 Shoreline Dr
Redwood City, CA 94065
Contact Keesa Ocampo, community relations, ABS CBN International with any questions at kocampo@abs-cbni.com.
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Some other folks I know (Ronnie/Mark) are doing their part.
For the next week, Fatlace will be donating $5 for every $30 spent on their online store.
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My other friend, Traci, tells me that she’ll match all the box donations received at the at the October 6th, Tuesday Night Cafe.
Location:
Aratani Courtyard
120 Judge John Aiso
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(Between Temple and 1st)
Parking:
Free: Street parking after 6 pm.
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To Donate Clothes, Canned Goods, Meds, etc.
Philippine Disaster Relief:
For the LA area, LA Disaster Relief drop off (clothes,
canned goods, meds) @ ANSWER LA office 137 Virgil St. Room 203, Los
Angeles, CA 90042.
In NY, New York Disaster Relief drop off center @
Pandayan Center, 406 W40th St…. Between 9th and 10th Aves. New York, NY 10018
or call 212.564.6057.
Donate directly at http://redcross.org.ph/