You’ve probably heard of the destructible typhoons that came one after the other which ravaged the Philippines. Many lives and homes were lost, many properties gone, and still many towns are still submerged in the water.

Each one has different stories to tell; stories of how they survived, how they’re coping up with the loss of a loved one or of their precious properties… It’s very heart wrenching to see these people telling their stories on TV or reading their tales from the news.

Some schools and government agencies weren’t spared by the floods. Important records and books in libraries were destroyed. I guess even data that are thought to be safely stored in computers were also affected. When this kind of calamity happens, it’s better to have online backup for important files coz they will really survive.

Donations and volunteer works for the victims of typhoon Ondoy are still welcome. You can help by keeping in touch with these organizations:

ABS-CBN Sagip Kapamilya
No. 13 Examiner Street, Quezon City. Please look for Ms. Girlie Aragon. Call 413-2667 or 416-0387.

Caritas
Caritas Manila Office at Jesus St., Pandaca Manila near Nagtahan Bridge (tel.no.5639298/5639308)
Radio Veritas at Veritas Tower West Ave. Corner EDSA (tel no. 9257931-40)

Citizens’ Disaster Response Center (CDCR)
72-A Times St., West Triangle, QC.
9299820/22 will accept relief goods

GMA Kapuso Foundation
Kapuso Foundation office at 2/F GMA Kapuso Center, Samar St. cor. 11th Jamboree St. Diliman, Quezon City. Call 9827777 loc. 9901/9904/9905.