oil price watch!

          As our life changes, things seem to be on their rapid evolution too. As cost of living increases into its highest point, some things were meant to be on its peak too.


         Gas prices were all but the same as how we live our life. It rises in no particular time and falls without a word. Though, this fall may take a long time.


         As we talk about Gas price changes, a Facebook page has been establish to watch it too. It's the Philippine Gas Price Watch, as this page gives recent updates on the oil price hikes and rollbacks in the Philippines. One article was recently posted by a follower, telling about the oil price roll back. 

         Comparing the price range of our crude oil between other countries, it is clear that we have the lowest prices in ASEAN countries, considering our cost of living and way of life.

photo from: Philippine News Network

          In tiger countries like China and Singapore, crude oil may be one of their primary needs and listed on the one of the most pricey necessity. Considering the high cost of living in these countries, it is possible that crude oil would be as expensive as gold.

     We are one of the countries who imports petroleum the least. 

photo from:filipinofreethinkers.org

         Having to compare and convert the prices of Singapore to the Philippines, as done by Numbeo, the cost of living in Singapore and Philippines have a big difference. Also, having more resources than the other countries and Filipino as more inventive.

         On the contrary, Philippines, though having a lower cost of living than these countries, we also have the most number of people -larger population, lower paychecks and most number of unemployed and underemployed Filipinos.

          This calls for a change, not just on oil prices but on our paychecks!

Discover What's Fun About the Philippines!

1.   Bring in the Jokes

It's more FUN in the PHILIPPINES! KidnaFUN, CarnaFUN, HoldaFUN. ...KidnaFUN, CarnaFUN, HoldaFUN

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Put together a much debated tourism slogan, impeccable Pinoy humor, and free willing social networking sites and it will definitely result to entertaining, witty and at some extent satyrical memes that easily remind the world that Filipinos always find a way to have a good laugh despite controversies in the status quo. Soon after the release of "It's more fun in the Philippines", countless mock posters were posted on the internet which showed exactly how Pinoys have fun in the midst of heated debates about the slogan.

But setting aside all the issues and cynicism, there really are a lot of things that make it more fun in the Philippines. First on the list is the sheer number of amazing places to visit in the Philippines.

While the 7,100 plus islands of the country boast a plethora of awe inspiring spots, metro manila also has a lot to offer to people who don't have the luxury of time to go to provinces for vacations.

1.   Quezon City Circle

Gone are the days when this park served as a Mecca for couples who have mastered the art of public displays of affection. Today, Quezon City Circle is an elliptical world of fun for people of all ages. Aside from the classic bike renting the park has been known for, it also now houses other forms of entertainment including tiangges, food stalls, a zip line, a wall climbing facility, boat paddling, and a theme park. It also has the usual playgrounds albeit made much more kid-friendly than before.

 

     Rizal Park

This historical park has seen its fair share of memorable past events for the Philippines. Situated at the heart of the country’s capital, Luneta has more than just statues and memorabilia in every nuke and cranny but also the famous Rizal Monument where people can witness soldiers guarding the national hero’s tomb. There are other entertaining features for this park as well including the Chinese Garden and the Children’s playground.

3.  

In  Intramuros

Just a few blocks away from Rizal park is Intramuros or the Walled City. This is another historical landmark in the Philippines which was built in the Spanish period to act as a fort protecting the citizens of the district. Inside the walls are various architectural landmarks and churches that would take anybody to another world.

4. 

             Fort Bonifacio

Another historical landmark in Manila which offers visitors a glimpse of the country’s military history is Fort Bonifacio. Located within the fort are canons that the country’s military defense in the Spanish era used for the war.

             Las Piñas Bamboo Organ

This musical instrument is located at the St. Joseph Parish in Las Piñas City and is famous worldwide.

6.   National Museum

Located at the former Senate of the Philippines, the National Museum houses famous artworks from renowned artists in the Philippines including Juan Luna’s Spolarium.

7.   

     Manila Cathedral

One of the prime churches in the Philippines, it is said that to be able to have your wedding at this cathedral, you have to make your reservations at least a year in advance.

What makes it more fun in the Philippines?

               Department of Tourism clawed our interest last January 6 when they bail out the official slogan of the tourism campaign. Aiming to have the breakthrough in Philippines’ tourism, the new slogan met tons of adulation and disparagement.

            On one side of the coin some says, “It was pleasant news for a lot of us.  The slogan perfectly describes what tourists and balikbayans can expect when they visit our country! It’s a great slogan, great start, great news, looking forward to more tourist arrivals in 2012.” Many second the thoughts that this new slogan absolutely fits us for it’s really us, as is.

            The catchphrase was developed for a campaign by ad agency BBDO Guerrero/Proximity Philippines for the Philippines Department of Tourism. As far as this campaign was released some evoked the slogan’s resemblance to Switzerland’s 1951 tourism slogan (“It’s More Fun in Switzerland”), which led to a fiery dispute on the web.

It appears that, Philippines is not the only country that is "more fun." A 1951 ad from the Swiss National Tourism Office, which at present sold in vintage ad websites read: "It's more fun in Switzerland".

So, is this some kind of a coincidence? Which country is more fun now? Switzerland or the Philippines?

Last year, the DOT adjudged to adjourn the branding and marketing strategies after the "Pilipinas Kay Ganda" campaign was ditched due to a major industry agitation. The "Pilipinas Kay Ganda" logo was said to be pirate from Poland's own tourism campaign, "Polska."

DOT Secretary, Ramon Jimenez made a series of tweets regarding to the said issue.

“No one can own the expression 'it's more fun' but it's very true for the #Philippines so it becomes ours. #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines.”

“FUN' is a fusion of place and people. A place is not fun if there is no fun people in it.”

“This Switzerland coincidence only makes our line truer. Sun tanning IS more fun in the Philippines.”

“The line isn't a manufactured slogan. It's simply the truth about our country. Don't be swayed by people who are trying to punch holes in it.”

“If you look hard enough, you might even find an old ad that says 'it's more fun in Alcatraz!”

            Instead of being a critique there, why don’t we just help and support our country? We’ll definitely be a big help. Be part! And this will make us look bigger to the rest of the world!

As we end this, let’s be enlightened as Secretary Ramon Jimenez leaves us these words: “We need a line that is easily understood. Competitive. More fun in the Philippines is true. Keri natin ito.” J

CJ on trial!

         For the first time in the history of the Philippines, the chief justice of the higher court is set to undergo an impeachment trial due to alleged graft and corruption and other anomalies. He was said to be an underdog of the former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and was known as one of the midnight appointees of the latter. The unidentified increase on assets and decisions favoring the ex-president was some of the reasons for this ongoing trial.

         Chief Justice Renato Corona formed his team to defend himself. The defense team is composed of former Justice Serafin Cuevas, Eduardo de los Angeles, Jack Jimenez, Ramon Esguerra, Jose Roy III, German Lichauco III, Tranquil Salvador III, Karen Jimeno and Dennis Manalo. Recently, they added three more lawyers namely, Joel Bodegon, Rico Paolo Quicho and Noel Lazaro.

         

        News spread so fast and issues are made between parties. It was said that this impeachment trial was caused by the Hacienda Luisita conflict which led to a unanimous decision (14-0) favoring to give back the land, Hacienda Luisita to the tenant - farmers protesting it. This matter was flatly denied by President Aquino.

         Some also say that this trial did not go on a due process. It was said that it happened in a blink of an eye, in favor of his impeachment trial. There is also an issue that some of the congressmen did not even know what is written on the petition. This matter was quickly denied by the congress.

        On this event, there are pro-corona and of course, the anti’s. We cannot control people’s thought on this subject, but then again we all have the right to choose corners. Then, there are these senator judges to mediate on this battle as well as to decide which party gets the belt. 

         The on-going process will eventually end. And we, as citizens need to have a say on this. For them to know that we exist and to remind them that it was us who put them where they are right now.

         

      

Bourne to Shoot!

            Excitement is in the air as the first big-time Hollywood production Bourne Legacy shoots its way around various locations in the Philippines. While this is not the first time that a Hollywood movie would shoot scenes in  the Philippines, the movie, which stars Jeremy Renner and Rachel Weisz together with Edward Norton, is the first major film production that would feature the country in its storyline.

New Story

            Set after the events of the Bourne Ultimatum, Bourne Legacy features a new character (Renner) that faces the consequences of Jason Bourne’s actions in the previous films.

            The film will not take place in a new canon; it will not be a reboot or prequel in any way, but more likely a "sidequel" or full spin-off with a new character in the mold of Bourne dealing with the ramifications of the Treadstone conspiracy. Also, Gilroy has stated that he is not ruling out a future return by Damon or Greengrass. On October 29, Universal set the release date for The Bourne Legacy at August 3, 2012

Pinoy Streets: Star!

Hows this for acting?

            According to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Bourne Legacy is set to shoot action scenes in various locations in Manila including a long car chase in and even a helicopter scene above the city’s financial district. Not only this, the film would also feature the pristine beaches of Palawan towards the end.

            Being the star-loving people that Pinoys are, a lot of people are getting rather excited to get a glimpse of this million-dollar production from behind the scenes. More so, since the movie requires 15,000 extras, more people are planning to sign up for cameo acting gigs for the film! Perhaps to show off to their friends and family or to add to their acting resume; But for whichever reason, Pinoys are getting pumped up for Bourne Legacy!

            So if you want to visit the shooting sets of Bourne Legacy or if you want to blatantly avoid the traffic-related troubles that go with it, here are the places and dates that are supposed to be the sites of the shoots:

View "Bourne Legacy" Shoot Locations in the Philippines in a larger map

            Jan. 11 to 13 (Wednesday to Friday) - Leveriza St. from Quirino to San Andres

Jan. 11 to 13 (Wednesday to Friday) - San Andres St. from Orosa to Guerrero

Jan. 14 (Saturday) - San Andres St. from Guerrero to Taft Ave.

Jan. 15 (Sunday) - Leveriza St. from Ilang-ilang to Quirino Ave.

Jan. 15 (Sunday) - Quirino Ave. from M. Adriatico to Bagong Lipunan

Jan. 18 and 19 (Wednesday and Thursday) - Jorge Bocobo St., corner Remedios Circle

Jan. 18 and 19 (Wednesday and Thursday) - Remedios Circle

Jan. 25 (Wednesday), Feb. 17 and 18 (Friday and Saturday) - Sta. Lucia St.

Jan. 25 (Wednesday), Feb. 17 and 18 (Friday and Saturday) - Real St.

Jan. 25 (Wednesday), Feb. 17 and 18 (Friday and Saturday) - Riverside Drive

Feb. 5 (Sunday) - Jones Bridge

Feb. 8 to 15 (Wednesday to Wednesday) - Ramon Magsaysay Blvd.

As for the following locations, there are still no set dates for when the shoots would take place:

Marikina City Public Market

Ayala Ave. (Makati)

Navotas City Fish Port

EDSA corner Taft Ave.

El Nido, Palawan

Sources: Metro Manila Development Authority, Manila City Hall

Kiong Hee Huat Tsai! Celebrating Chinese New Year with Filipino-Chinese

In a few days, we will again witness how well-off Chinese tradition is when it comes to welcoming New Year. Also called as Spring Festival and Lunar New Year, Chinese considers this event as their longest and most significant festivity in Chinese calendar.

January 23, 2012 will be the start of the new year and it is now in year 4709 by Chinese calendar. Welcoming the year of the dragon will surely have its people busy. Lots of our Filipino-Chinese friends will have a demanding schedule for a week. Surely, China Town in Binondo will be jam-packed with people who want to have fun and experience Chinese new year.

So, how will our Filipino-Chinese friends celebrate their yearly tradition?

Traditions of Filipino-Chinese in New Year

1. FOOD (TIKOY) - Also called as nian gao. Of course, who doesn’t know this sticky food made of rice? I’ll bet every Chinese household have this. According to wikipedia,  it is considered good luck to eat nian gao during this time, because "nian gao" is a homonym for "higher year." The Chinese word 粘 (nián), meaning "sticky", is identical in sound to 年, meaning "year", and the word 糕 (gāo), meaning "cake" is identical in sound to 高, meaning "high". 

                                      Photo Courtesy of http://my_sarisari_store.typepad.com

2. DRAGON AND LION DANCE - It’s always a tradition in a Chinese New Year to have a dragon and a lion dance. Made out of colourful fabrics that we’ll surely catch everyone’s attention for it is simply remarkable.

3.  ANG PAO - It is the money bag for Chinese. Also called as the “Red Envelopes” this is the best place to put your token of appreciation for someone or a monetary gift. The red color of the envelope symbolizes good luck and is supposed to deflect evil spirits.

4.  LUCKY CHARMS – According to Chinese traditions, it’s better to have charms in welcoming new year. Different charms for wealth, love, health and other aspects of your life that you want to improve. And because it’s the year of the dragon, lots of dragon charms and items spread out the market, they have the Dragon Jade Charm, Dragon Jade Necklace, Dragon Purple Jade, Crystal Dragon and more.

Photo Courtesy of http://my_sarisari_store.typepad.com

 

The Sinulog Festival

     Do you want an extraordinary adventure? Can’t get enough of fun? Here’s another one that will truly amazed you, the SINULOG FESTIVAL. The Sinulog Festival is one of the most colorful festivals in the country. The main festival is held each year on the third Sunday of January in honor of the Sto. Niño, or the child Jesus who is the patron saint of Cebu.

photo from: sinulog.ph

     The festival features different colorful displays of costumes and rich culture. Participants dressed in colorful costumes who danced with the beat of the drums, trumpets ang native gongs. The streents are glamed up with participants of the street dance and crowded with people who wants to witness the festival’s spectacular display.

photo from: bugitsrepos.blogspot.com

     Smaller versions of the festival are held in different provinces around Cebu, also to celebrate and honor the Sto. Niño. Aside from the colorful and festive dancing, there is also SME trade fair which features different export products of Cebu and to see by people around the world. How great is that?

     Recently, the cultural event has been commercialized and made as one of the tourist attraction in Cebu. It was a successful event where everyone enjoyed the parade and all other events in the Festival.

     Everyone knows Sinulog as the festival for Sto. Niño. But when did it originate and how?

photo from: travelphilippinesnow.com

     Sinulog is a dance ritual to honor the miraculous imadge of Sto. Niño. The Cebuanos say its Sinulog because it resembles the current in Cebu’s Pahina river and as the dance goes and moves to the sound of the drums that symbolizes the current.

photo from: clickthecity.com

     More than its meaning, historians and some people believe that it is also the connection between the country’s pagan past and its present Christianity.

     To know more about the Sinulog festival’s history and other information, just go to http://sinulog.ph/.

Sendong: Sending Out a Helping Hand

Residents are trying to salvage the remnants of their homes
amid the rubble. Source: Yahoo.com

It has been weeks since Mindanao was struck by typhoon Sendong (internationally known as Washi) but the wounds of the tragedy still haven’t left the hearts and minds of the victims of the deadliest storm in 2011.

With thousands of people who died in the midst of the raging waters and mudslide as well as thousands still missing, the Philippine government has been doing al it can to give aid to the people who suffered this casualty.

Together with this are NGO efforts to reach out to the residents of Cagayan de Oro and other areas struck by the storm. Below are ways in which you can help as a civilian:

ABS-CBN Foundation

ABS-CBN Foundation's Sagip Kapamilya accepts in-kind donations at:

ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.,

Mother Ignacia cor. Eugenio Lopez St.,

Diliman, Quezon City.

Cash donations may be deposited to the following accounts under the name ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.-Sagip Kapamilya:

BDO

Peso: 39301-14199

Dollar: 39300-81622

Swift Code: BNORPHMM

PNB

Peso: 419-539-5000-13

Swift Code: PNBMPHMM

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) West Triangle Branch

Peso: 3051-1127-75

Dollar: 3054-0270-35

Swift Code: BOPIPHMM

Alagang Kapatid Foundation

TV5's Alagang Kapatid Foundation Inc. accepts cash donations  through its bank accounts:

BDO

Peso: 005310-410164

BPI

Peso: 1443-05333-2

Donations in kind may be sent to News5 Aksyon Center, TV5 office in San Bartlolome, Novaliches, Quezon City.

For more info, please call (02) 938-6393.

Ateneo de Manila University

The Ateneo's Disaster Response and Management Team accepts donations at the Xavier Hall in its Loyola Heights Campus from 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m:

Katipunan Avenue, Loyola Heights, Quezon City

Phone: (02) 426-6001

Citizens' Disaster Response Center

CDRC welcomes volunteers and accepts in-kind donations. Please visit its office at:

72-A Times St., West Triangle Homes

Quezon City, 1104

Phone: (02) 929-9820

Fax: (02) 929-9822

Email: info@cdrc-phil.com

Cash donations may be deposited to the following account under the  Citizens' Disaster Response Center:

Metrobank Examiner Branch

Peso: 636-3-63600741-3

Dollar: 636-2-63600158-3

Swift Code: MBTCPHMM

De La Salle University

Oplan Sagip Mindanao announcement on the DLSU website says La Salle Greenhills has been designated as the collecting point of all donations in kind from the different La Salle schools in Luzon.

Drop boxes are also placed at strategic entry and exit points of DLSU Manila:

De La Salle University-Manila

2401 Taft Avenue, 1004 Manila

Phone: (02) 524-4611 loc. 147, (02) 525-4267 (02) 523-4143 c/o Ms. Lilia Barrona and Ms. Jennifer Santos

Email: ma.lourdes.melegrito@dlsu.edu.ph c/o Ms. Ma. Lourdes Melegito, Director of Center for Social Concern & Action

More details here.

Department of Social Welfare and Development

DSWD welcomes volunteers. Inquire at the following DSWD offices or visit the DSWD website for more info:

DSWD National Resource Operation Center

NAIA Chapel Road, Pasay City (beside Airport Police Department and back of Air Transportation Office)

Phone: (02) 852-8081, (02) 851-2681

Mobile: (0918) 930-2356

DSWD Field Office 10

Masterson Avenue, Upper Carmen

Cagayan de Oro City

Phone: (088) 858-8134, (088) 858-6333

Mobile: (0906) 615-0095 c/o Manny Borres

DSWD also accepts cash donations at these bank accounts named DSWD Donation:

Land Bank of the Philippines

Peso: 3122-1011-84

Dollar: 3124-0055-81

Donations may also be sent via GCash. Text DONATE<space>AMOUNT<space>MPIN<space>DSWD and send to 2882. Example: DONATE 1000 1234 DSWD

GMA Kapuso Foundation

Kapuso Foundation's Operation Bayanihan in Cagayan de Oro accepts rice, instant noodles, canned goods, bottled water, clothing, and medicines:

GMA Kapuso Foundation Operation Bayanihan Command Post

Capitol University Gym, Corrales Ext., Cagayan de Oro City.

Mobile: (0919) 574-9835 c/o Armi Sobremisana

For those in Metro Manila and other areas, you may send cash donations to:

GMA Kapuso Foundation

2nd Floor Kapuso Center

GMA Network Center

EDSA, Diliman, Quezon City

Phone: (02) 928-4299, (02) 928-9351

The foundation also accepts donations via its bank accounts under the name GMA Kapuso Foundation, Inc.:

Metrobank

Peso: 3-098-51034-7

Dollar: 2-098-00244-2

Swift Code: MBTC PH MM

United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB)

Peso: 115-184777-2 or 160-111277-7

Dollar: 01-115-301177-9 or 01-160-300427-6

BDO

Peso Savings: 469-0022189

Dollar Savings: 469-0072135

Swift Code: BNORPHMM

Note: Bank collects service fee

PNB

Peso: 121-003200017

Dollar: 121-003200025

Swift Code: PNB MPH MM

Note: Bank collects service fee

JRS Express

Donations are also accepted at any JRS Express branch nationwide. Delivery is free. For inquiries, call (02) 631-7351 to 56.

LBC Foundation

LBC will ship donations to Sendong victims for free. Just drop it off at any LBC branch in the Philippines, as well as in KSA, UAE, Singapore, HK, Brunei, Malaysia, Taiwan, UK, Spain, and Italy.

In Singapore, you can drop off donations in kind (clothes, blankets, canned goods, noodles, etc.) at:

LBC Express Airfreight

Lucky Plaza Orchard

Stall #02-032/033

Phone (65) 6738 5258 / 65954522

Open until 6 p.m.

View map here.

National Union of Journalists of the Philippines

Phone: (02) 376-7330

Mobile: (0910) 495-0095

Email: nujphil@gmail.com

The NUJP is also collecting donations for media workers in areas hit hard by Sendong:

Metrobank

Peso: 229-722-9507-458

Philippine Red Cross

Bonifacio Drive, Port Area,

PO Box 280, Manila 2803

Phone: 527-0000

Email: prc@redcross.org.ph

Philippine Red Cross accepts cash donations at these bank accounts:

Banco De Oro (BDO)

Peso:                         00-453-0018647 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            00-453-0018647      end_of_the_skype_highlighting            

Dollar: 10-453-0039482

Swift Code: BNORPHMM

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)

Peso: 4991-0036-52

Dollar:                         004994-0103-15 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            004994-0103-15      end_of_the_skype_highlighting            

Swift Code: BOPIPHMM

Metrobank

Peso: 151-3-041631228

Dollar: 151-2-15100218-2

Swift Code: MBTCPHMM

Philippine National Bank (PNB)

Peso: 3752 8350 0034

Dollar: 3752 8350 0042

Swift Code: PNBMPHMM

Unionbank of the Philippines

Peso: 1015 4000 0201

Dollar: 1315 4000 0090

Swift Code: UNPHPHMM

To donate via SMS, text RED<space>AMOUNT to 2899 (Globe) or 4143 (Smart). For G-Cash, text DONATE<space>AMOUNT<space>4-digit M-PIN<space>REDCROSS to 2882.

You can donate the following denominations:

Globe: 5, 25, 100, 300, 500 or 1000

Smart: 10, 25, 50, 100, 300, 500 or 1000

Red Cross also accepts cash donations at any of the 1,500 Cebuana Lhuillier pawnshops nationwide.

For more info, visit Red Cross' Donate Now page.

RockEd Philippines

Donations to RockEd Philippines' potable water fund for Cagayan de Oro may be deposited to the following bank account:

BPI

Peso: 3080-0073-44

Branch: Loyola Heights

Rural Missionaries of the Philippines

Rural Missionaries of the Philippines-Northern Mindanao Sub-Region accepts food items, drinking water, used clothing, blankets, medicines, and cash donations for the victims of Sendong. Bring donations to:

Room 01, Kalinaw Lanao Center

0016 Bougainvilla Puti, Villaverde

9200 Iligan City

Telefax: (0223) 5179

StartArt Project

10A Alabama St.,

New Manila, Quezon City

Mobile: (0926) 711-2450

Email: info@startartprject.org or nikkiluna@startartproject.org

See donation centers in other regions at the RM-NMSR website.

For cash donations, please send to this account under RMP-NMR Inc.:

BPI Quezon Avenue

Peso: 009359-1348-08

Swift Code: BOPIPHMM

Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan

SLB accepts cash and cheque donations through the following accounts under Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan:

BPI

Peso Checking: 3081-1111-61

Dollar Savings: 3084-0420-12

Branch: Loyola-Katipunan

Smart Communications

Smart subscribers all over the country may donate to Smart's Baha Fund by transferring funds to Smart Money account number 5577 5130 6822 1104. Donors may also deposit cash to the same Smart Money account number in any BDO branch nationwide or through Hapinoy and Cebuana Lhuillier outlets.

Starbucks Philippines

From December 19-25, the tip box in Starbucks stores' register area will serve as a donation box for Sendong survivors. Rustan Coffee Corporation will match a percentage of their customers' contributions.

Tulong Kabataan

The volunteer and relief network of the National Union of Students of the Philippines and other youth organizations accepts relief goods:

No. 89 K-7 Street, Kamias, Quezon City

Mobile: (0926) 170-3655 c/o Vanessa; (0947) 316-8407 c/o Rainier; and (0932) 401-5588 c/o Athena

Cash donations may also be deposited to following bank account under the National Union of Students of the Philippines - Head Office, Inc.:

Chinabank

Peso: 107-248551-3

Branch: Quezon Avenue

More info at the NUSP website.

University of the Philippines

UP Mindanao's Office of Extension and Community Service (OECS) has set up drop boxes for donations near the guard station at the Administration Building Atrium:

UP Mindanao

Brgy. Mintal, Tugbok District, Davao City

For those who cannot come to the campus,  there are also donation boxes at Coffee for Peace at Highway, Matina near Ateneo Grade School and Abreeza Mall.

In UP Diliman, material contributions may be delivered to the OCES at Room 208 until December 22, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please look for Asst. Prof. Me-Anne Tumanan or Ms. Fe De Asis. All donations will be coursed through UP Manila Ugnayan ng Pahinungód.

UP Manila also accepts donations at the Office of Student Affairs  and the Philippine General Hospital:

UP Manila

Padre Faura St. corner Ma. Orosa St.

Ermita, Manila

Phone: (02) 526-8419, (02) 526-0527, and (02) 554-8400.

For cash donations, please send to the bank account of UP-PGH:

Development Bank of the Philippines

Peso: 0410-002882-035

For more info, visit this page.

World Food Programme

WFP accepts online donations to victims of Tropical Storm Sendong (Washi) via PayPal. Donate using this link.

Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan

Xavier University's Tabang Sendong accepts food, bottled water, medicine, cooking utensils, slippers, towels, matresses, blankets, and clean clothes. Drop them off at the University's front gate.

Xavier University

Corrales Avenue, Cagayan de Oro City

Phone: (08822) 72-3116 or (088) 858-3116 loc 3215

Mobile: (0915) 760-6755 c/o Fr. Eric G. Velandria, SJ

For cash donations, deposit to this account under Xavier University:

BPI CDO-Divisoria Branch

Peso: 9331-0133-63

Swift Code: BOPIPHMM

Routing No: CH005873

For more info, visit Operation: Tabang Sendong.