More help is still needed. There are provinces in the Northern part of the Philippines still in State of Calamity. You may get more information HERE.
Today, I received a mobile message from a classmate (Monalyn) in college. She informed me that one of our former classmates (Jovie) needs help as their place is one of those greatly affected by the recent super storm Parma (local name: Pepeng). She is in Abra.
Like many Filipinos in the Northern part of the country affected by the typhoon; her family, too, lost literally almost everything. Luckily, their house stood still. However, they lost everything else including their livelihood and crops. They have no money left to spend for their daily needs and they only have one set of clothing per member — the ones they are wearing from the time the storm hit the country til now. Her children are sick and needing medications.
This afternoon, I did not hesitate and decided to rush to the nearest Money Transfer Office to make sure she receives help before the branch in their province close at 5PM. Good thing, in spite of long traffic and heavy rain, I was able to make it half an hour past 4. There was long line of people receiving money, but I was able to send the money before 5. Am happy she got it and was able to buy food, medicine and comfortable clothing for her children. She is very thankful.
We can all take part in helping the typhoon victims rebuild their lives. These people are facing so much difficulties right now. There is something that we can do. So many areas have not been reached til now and fatalities keep increasing because relief is not coming their way. Different illnesses are starting to spread. We can’t let this become pandemic. Let’s do what we can before it’s too late.
Any amount will suffice. But for quick fact, the daily average expenses in the Philippines range from $3.25-$6.50 for a family size of 4-7 members per household.
Right now, the basic relief goods needed are:
- Bread
- Rice
- Sugar
- Milk
- Bottled Water
- Medicine
- Clothing
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Bath soap
All these cost only $110.
Please coordinate with me for any help you might want to give thru: [email protected]
OR
you may send you donation thru: Victory Christian Fellowship
For those interested in making bank donations, please follow the following instructions:
PESO ACCOUNT
Account name: Victory Christian Fellowship
Account no: Current acct no. 0821-0298-13
Bank name: Bank of the Philippine Islands
Bank address: Fort Serendra Branch Ground Floor Serendra Retail Area Bonifacio Global City. Taguig CityDOLLAR ACCOUNT
Account Name: Victory Christian Fellowship
Account Number: Dollar savings account no. 0824-0542-58
Swift code: BOPIPHMM
Bank Name: Bank of the Philippine Islands
Bank Address: Fort Serendra Branch Ground Floor Serendra Retail Area Bonifacio Global City, Taguig CityPlease email [email protected] with the following information so that we can confirm your deposit:
Your name
How you learned of VCF Relief Operation
The Name of the Organization on behalf of whom you’re giving the donation (if applicable)
The dollar or peso amount deposited
Date deposited
Bank branch
Any amount… any help is big enough to give relief to the victims. Let us open our hearts to get ourselves involved.