A brand new day... to live (Typhoon Ondoy tragedy update)

As of this writing all the people who have been trapped and stranded is now safe. Some are in evacuation centers and some are just staying with their friends or relatives house.

Right now, 90 % of the people in the Manila region (NCR) is now starting to rebuild their houses or get somethings that they can still use after the tragedy. But watching how deep is the mud in streets and inside their houses, it would be just a miracle to get useful things again.

Until now authorities are still recovering numbers of dead people. Some are still looking for their relatives, who have been separated from them during the strong flash flood.

As of now..

Classes in some cities and provinces are now suspended until Friday.
No electricity in all the cities who have been heavily affected by the typhoon.
Some main streets are still under repair and not passable.

Everyone is UNITED to help those who are in need. Donations are flowing but still accepting because recovery will take time. Volunteers are coming from different walks of life, rich, poor, children, celebrities, students,they are all willing to help. This is the time for reaching out and give help in our own little way.

Here are the contact numbers and account for those who want to donate cash and pledges.

FOR ABS-CBN foundation:

For bank donation: BDO 5630020111, ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.

For overseas donation: 1-800-527-2820 or log on to www.abscbnfoundation.org

In kind donation: Drop off sites are at 13 Examiner St. or at Scout Bayona (infornt of Rembrant Hotel)

For GMA 7 Foundation:

METROPOLITAN BANK & TRUST COMPANY (METROBANK)

Peso Savings
Account Name : GMA Kapuso Foundation, Inc.
Account Number : 3-098-51034-7

Dollar Savings
Account Name : GMA Kapuso Foundation, Inc.
Account Number : 2-098-00244-2
Code : MBTC PH MM

UNITED COCONUT PLANTERS BANK (UCPB)

Peso Savings
Account Name : GMA Kapuso Foundation, Inc.
Account Number : 115-184777-2
: 160-111277-7

Dollar Savings
Account Name : GMA Kapuso Foundation, Inc.
Account Number : 01-115-301177-9
: 01-160-300427-6
Code : UCPB PH MM

BANCO DE ORO (BDO)

Peso Savings
Account Name : GMA Kapuso Foundation, Inc.
Account Number : 469-0022189

Dollar Savings
Account Name : GMA Kapuso Foundation, Inc.
Account Number : 469-0072135

Code : BNORPHM

PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK (PNB)

Peso Savings
Account Name : GMA Kapuso Foundation, Inc.
Account Number : 121-0032000-17

Dollar Savings
Account Name : GMA Kapuso Foundation, Inc.
Account Number : 121-0032000-25
Code : PNB MPH MM

Please beware of those who are illegally getting money in this time of tragedy and loss. Trust those legit authorities and authorized organizations.

Psalm 9:9
The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.