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A long non Makeup Post. If youre a Filipino, please read.

This image is a repost from: LINK

After Typhoon Ondoy/Ketsana hit the Philippines, it was overwhelming to see the Filipinos come together as one. Filipinos were all united and tried their best to help those who were badly hit by the storm. What was more touching was that most people who really tried to do so much for the victims were victims as well. I was one of the lucky ones, who wasnt really affected by the storm or the flood. But citizens all over Manila, Rich, Poor, Famous, they werent spared by the storm. It just goes to show that Calamities like these dont really choose who theyre going to affect. You may have a dozen cars, a really nice house but that wont save you from when Earth has had enough.


After the storm, I was still a bit disapointed seeing so many people still throwing trash out their car windows, still littering all over the place. What is it going to take? Little things that we do, affect everyone in such a big way and we fail to realize that. That no matter how small our actions are, they do have a big impact on not just ourselves but everyone else.

People from all over the world who felt helpless did their best to help out those in need in our country. One group, The krewtons from Las Vegas, had a clothing drive for the Filipinos. It was organized by my friend Mara Yulo (she actually has a blog, here is the LINK) and a simple plan turned into a huge thing where not just Filipinos came to help out and donate but as well as other Americans who were touched by what had happened and to their pleas to help out. They were on the news too which helped to bring more people to come help and donate. But there were some who thought that they were just after media coverage. I mean really, what are they gona get out of that? Its just typical Crab Mentality.

Another thing, because the drive was succesful, they got sponsors. So all the boxes which they originally planned to send out themselves with their own money were supposed to be shipped by LBC for free. Buuutt, the government has put a ban on Clothing donations not directed to DSWD. Well its really more of the government charging them taxes if they dont send them to DSWD which is a department of the Government here in the Philippines. Which is kind of unfair, because they are already helping and they are putting a limit on those who want to help.

I see the point that they want to limit those who will take advantage of the tax free thingy at the Customs. But I think the smarter way to go about it is to have Non Profit Organizations register or something just so they have a list of organizations or people where donations can be sent to. Id understand why Filipinos abroad are hesitant to forward their donations to the Government. I just think at this time, we need all the help we can get. We definitely cant rely on the government to fill all the needs of our people as of the moment. Calamity fund for example, from 200 Billion is now 100 million. I dont even want to start thinking about where that money went.

Its just very sad that there are still some people who try to take advantage and try to make a profit when they are the ones who should really be leading us to progress.


http://abs-cbnnews.com/nation/10/05/09/one-stop-shop-donations-causes-confusion



Im not sure if you can access the videos, but here are the links:

Krewtons Clothing Drive
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1139604926053


Krewtons Featured on the News
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1046644141674




And more about Filipinos. Girl Talk is an online beauty community for the Filipinos much like makeupalley. Apparently there are some girls who made a group and an account on Multiply where they bash on other members and ridicule them. I dont even know what to say about it, because well take a look at their pictures....

If you are perfect, then by all means, go ahead and criticize other people. But no one is perfect. These are the type of people that our country dont need. These are the people that hinder us from progressing. I just really dont get it. Its quite sad having to need to bring down other people to feel good about yourself.

Anyway, Aika from Diary of a Recessionista told me about this and asked me to repost it. She was one of those who were made fun of, ridiculed and bashed by these girls. The only thing I see is that, they must be jealous of something. Sometimes when we are different, when we stand out this causes people to react a negative way. I guess its normal, but to go out of your way, just to bring them down is really pathetic.


To read more about this you can check out Aikas blog. You can find her post over here LINK

Ketsana

On Sept. 26, the Philippine capital Manila and its neighboring provinces suffered one of nature's worst beating. Typhoon Ondoy, international code name Ketsana, poured more than a month's worth of rain in six hours, submerging most parts of the bustling metropolis, drowning at least a hundred people as of press time. My prayers to the victims, and may we emerge victorious and live by the lessons of this tragedy. Donate via Paypal now at http://is.gd/3IOAT.

*If you want to donate goods and dont know where to bring them here is a list of places where you can drop them off: LINK

*The Philippines National Redcross is asking for donations that are going to be sent out to the vitctims of the typhoon. Here is a list of that are badly needed: Rice, noodles, canned goods, powdered milk, sugar, iodized salt, cooking oil, monggo beans, potable water, paracetamol, antibiotics, analgesic, oral rehydration salts, multivits and medication for diarrhea, bath soap, face ......towels, shampoo, toothbrush/paste, plastic mats, blankets, mosquito nets, laundry soap, water containers and purification tablets

*Call the American Red Cross if you want to help out in anyway at 1 (800) ... and let them know it's for the rescue and relief operatio...ns in the wake of Tropical Storm Ketsana in the Philippines. Even just a dollar will go a long way.

*Reposted from a friend, URGENT: We need your help: You can Help :) MISSION: Relief operations. Command Center is in ortigas ever gotesco badly needed food for the rescuers and all extra hands. Look for Colonel Roland Rodil, Philippine Army

*The MakatiMed medical missions in Cainta/Rizal area will run for one week beginning Monday, September 28. Doctors and personnel will visit evacuation areas to provide consultations and distribute medicines as needed, while the Health Services Program (HSP) center, located at the Ground Floor of MakatiMed, will be open 24/7 for one week to assist those who were affected by the typhoon.

Volunteers may submit their names and contact details to Dr. Victor Gisbert of the Social Services Dept and HSP at 0917.8922807 or Dr. Johnny Sinon, Emergency Department of MMC at 0917.5261345.

Donations will be accepted, in cash or kind. You may send your contributions to Ms. Jocelyn or Ms. Fatima at the Social Services Office, Ground Floor of the Makati Medical Center, Amorosolo St, Makati. They can also be reached at telephone numbers 8888-999 locals 7124 and 7104. New direct lines: 7894790-91.