Monday, November 11, 2013

After Typhoon Yolanda: Help and Pray for the Philippines

Super typhoon Yolanda bought a terrible tragedy to our country. Its effect is devastating after it made landfall in the country Friday, November 8.

Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) is said to be one of the powerful typhoon ever recorded in history . Thousands of people got affected and died. Families were displaced from their homes and casualties were recorded.

Praying for the people who lost their lives and everyone who got affected. 

World sends emergency aid and the donations keep pouring in.
Leaders and celebrities offered their prayers and messages of sympathy.

Pope Francis @Pontifex
"I ask all of you to join me in prayer for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan / Yolanda especially those in the beloved islands of the Philippines."


Statement of US President Barack Obama on #YolandaPH

Source: Whitehouse.gov



#YolandaPH Support from International Celebrities

Rihanna @rihanna


Josh Groban @joshgroban


David Archuleta @DavidArchie


Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman Jared Leto called for a minute of silence during the during MTV EMA music awards.



Fellow Filipinos who dedicated their fight for their country:

Miss Universe 2013 3rd Runner Up Ariella Arida













Filipino boxer Nonito Donaire Jr.




#YolandaPH Relief Operations and Donations

The Philippines need more help. Here's how you can help and extend your support:


The Philippine Red Cross
World Vision
World Food Programme
Gawad Kalinga
DSWD
Sagip Kapamilya
GMA Kapuso Foundation

Thank you for all your prayers and support!

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