Maraming Salamat Po!!!
‘The darkest nights produce the
brightest stars.’
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This satellite image provided by the
U.S. Naval Research Lab shows Typhoon Haiyan as it tracked toward the
Philippines on Nov. 7. US Naval Research Lab/Associated Press
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CNN and the
rest of the media-world broadcast blow by blow the destruction inflicted upon
the Philippines by Haiyan (Yolanda) even as the rest of the world glued on
their TV sets already mobilized themselves to find out how to help. Such is the remarkable inherent nature of
human beings.
After Supertyphoon
Haiyan hit the Philippines, the tsunami-like storm surge continued to batter
several islands.
By now, the
hapless victims numbed by immeasurable pains, physical and mental, can just
stare at a very bleak future.
And at these
trying times, OFWS abroad took time off from their hectic schedules to organize
and raise funds for the victims and sent to Red Cross and other civic
organizations.
Each in his
own way.
Giving till
it hurts:
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A very
touching gesture by these children, the Aetas sending bananas for the children
of super-typhoon victims...
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Arman C.
Muleem, an OFW flew to Tacloban City to physically help the victims.
OFW Joy
Florendo of VAMED is helping in the forensics and has been giving us here in
Abuja updates in the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the devastated areas.
Here in Abuja, Mrs. Grace Blair spearheaded ‘Movies for a Cause’- the
amount raised ($1,400) was sent via the Philippine Embassy.
From: Alex Lamadrid
[mailto:alexvlamadrid@yahoo.com]
Sent: 18 November 2013 15:54
Subject: Re: scanned copy of deposit slip
Sent: 18 November 2013 15:54
Subject: Re: scanned copy of deposit slip
On behalf of the Philippine Embassy, I would
like to thank Mr. Les Blair, Mrs. Grace Blair and all Filipinos in Abuja and
their friends who supported the fundraising project through movie nites at the
Blairs residence.
Now that the proceeds have been deposited to the
Philippine Red Cross, we can only hope that the same would somehow alleviate
the suffering of some of our fellow kababayans in need. I am sure that any
assistance, however small, is appreciated by the unfortunate survivors.
May God richly bless and reward you for your
generosity.
ALEX
V. LAMADRID
Ambassador
Philippine Embassy
2 Kainji Street corner Lake Chad Crescent
2 Kainji Street corner Lake Chad Crescent
Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria
Tel: +2348102541251
The Filipino
Migrants held bets for Pacquiao vs Rios (Nov. 24).
Subject: Fundraising for Yolanda...
Importance: High
Importance: High
Guys,
Baka interesado kayo na mag bet sa laban ni Manny Pacquiao vs. Rios sa
Nov. 24 boxing fight.
If agreed by
everybody, 100% or 50% of the winning round will be donated to the Fundraising
for Yolanda…
Pakikalat lang po sa ibang
email add at baka interesado din sila…Mas exciting ang panonood kase may bet sa
bawat round.Pakiconfirm lang po ng bawat bet para ma-update natin ang table.
Thanks and regards.
Willy
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Wilfredo Brual
LNG & Power
Division
Nigerian Agip Oil
Company
2nd Floor Pinnacle
Building
40/42 Aguiyi Ironsi
Street
Maitama, Abuja, FCT.
Nigeria
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…the fight…
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…a tense
second…
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…AND RELIEF…
breakfast…Bennie, Rex, John, Tickboy, Marilyn, Marisa, Medel, Melca…(Willy
taking the fotos…)
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And since
nobody won the knock-out bet – the entire amount was added to the amount
solicited from generous citizens.
Other members
of The Filipino Migrants went for an outright request for donations to the
victims. Members of the International Community also held their various
fund-raising campaigns for the victims.
The Apostolic Nunciature received cash
donations generously given by the parishioners and has been sent to the
Philippines via Red Cross.
Donation box was opened by OFWS in Julius Berger spearheaded by Katherine Ronquillo.
Solicitations by The Filipino Migrants:
DONORS: AMOUNT: US$5,140
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Anonymous 3 Donors
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Lito Nucum
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Angie Alcaria
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Mariam Ibrahim
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Aoife Ni Fhearghail and Aidan
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Marilyn
Cabrera
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Barraquias Family
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c/o Marilyn Cabrera Richfield Technologies
Employees
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Barrister George Obidiaso
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Medel Rumbaoa
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Benjie
Nadado
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Mercy
Subibe
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Bennie
Cruz
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Rex Lautrizo
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Branko
and Gordana Kalinic
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Senator Joy Emodi
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Emmylou
Pena
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Sherwin Cayabyab
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Ernel
Santos
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Tess Azarcon
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Erwin Siebzehnrubl
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Tickboy
and Marisa Mercado
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Gilbert
Bernados
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Tracy Nolan-Shaw
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Ian Greenwood
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Vangie Novio
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John Hernandez
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Vernie Pasic
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John Ojukwu
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Willy Brual
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Jun Torres
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Wilma Wilbahi
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Linda Jaber
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Management - Dantata & Sawoe Construction Co.
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