#PrayforthePhilippines

Our country has often been savaged by typhoons-- some so strong, they become tragic calamities, like 2009's Ondoy. 

This week, however, monsoon rains (not a full-fledged typhoon) made stronger by tropical storm Haikui, has been ravaging Metro Manila, submerging major roads and leaving countless citizens homeless and cramped in evacuation centers. (More details here.)

We can rise through this tragedy, like we always have. But we need help--from each other and from others who care.

To donate to the Philippine Red Cross, please see this link.

Meanwhile, Smart subscribers may send donations to Red Cross via SMS. 

Text RED < amount > to 4143.
For Globe Gcash users, text DONATE < amount > MPIN SLB and send to 2882 (e.g. DONATE 100 1234 SLB) You can donate the following denominations:
 (for Globe) 5, 25, 100, 300, 500 or 1000
; (for Smart) 10, 25, 50, 100, 300, 500 or 1000.

Let's help in any which way we can, and let's keep on praying for strength and resilience.

To those who have put their lives out there to help others, you are our heroes, and you shall be blessed.