In one of the worst flooding in the Philippines (particularly Manila) caused by tropical storm Ondoy (also known as Ketsana), as of latest count  more than 50 people have died and 280,000 displaced from their homes.

According to PAG-ASA, as of today, 423 millimeters of rain have fallen in 12 hours — that is more than the  391 millimeters that have fallen for the entire month of September.

Access to food, water and medicine will be of primary concern during these critical times. I urge readers and fellow bloggers to help in the following ways:

1. If you are nearby Red Cross Chapters you may volunteer. Here is a list of local chapters.

2. Donations of food (rice, canned goods), milk, clothes and medicines. Here is a list of places where you could send your donations in kind.

3. Cash donations may be sent to the following organizations: Red Cross, Sagip Kapamilya (hotline: 413-2667 and 416-0387), Kapuso Foundation.

Red Cross

1. CASH or CHECK
Please send cash or check donations to the PNRC National Headquarters in Manila. Checks should be made payable to The Philippine National Red Cross. We can also arrange for donation pick-up.

2. BANK DEPOSIT
Account Name: The Phil. Nat’l. Red Cross

METROBANK
Port Area Branch
Peso Acct.: 151-3-041-63122-8
Dollar Acct.: 151-2-151-00218-2
Type of Acct. : SAVINGS
Swift Code: MBTC PH MM

BANK OF THE PHIL. ISLANDS
Port Area Branch
Peso Acct.: 4991-0010-99
Type of Account: CURRENT

BANK OF THE PHIL. ISLANDS
UN Branch
Dollar Acct.: 8114-0030-94
Type of Account: SAVINGS
Swift Code: BOPI PH MM

For your donations to be properly acknowledged, please fax the bank transaction slip at nos. +63.2.527.0575 or +63.2.404.0979 with your name, address and contact number.

My sympathies for the families affected by this catastrophe. Let us unite in this time of crisis to lend help in whatever way we can.

Contact Information:

National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) Emergency Numbers: 912-5668, 911-1406, 912-2665, 911-5061. Help hotlines: 734-2118, 734-2120.

Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA): 136

Philippine Coast Guard: 527-6136

Bureau of Fire Protection Region III (Central Luzon) Hotline: (045) 9634376

San Juan City Hall Command Post:  468-1697

MERALCO hotlines: 0917-5592824, 0920-9292824

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