Emergency hotlines and hashtags

#MarioPH #FloodPH

Tropical Storm Mario hits our country!

Several areas in Metro Manila were flooded,  classes and work in government offices were suspended, and some domestic flights got cancelled. Places like Cainta and Marikina were placed under state of calamity.

It is pays to save these emergency hotline numbers and hashtags.

Source: Department of Health Philippines 

Source: Department of Health Philippines 

Stay alert and be prepared for anything. Make sure that you're ready with your emergency kits.

Keep safe everyone!

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!

Class Suspension August 19, 2013

As of 11:15 pm, Tropical Storm Maring has further intensified! Most schools have already declared suspension of classes tomorrow, August 19, 2003 due to heavy rains and floods.

( SOURCE : DZMM TeleRadyo Facebook Page )

I frequently check these sites for updates:

GMA News https://www.facebook.com/gmanews
DZMM TeleRadyo https://www.facebook.com/dzmmteleradyo
Dost_pagasa https://www.facebook.com/PAGASA.DOST.GOV.PH
Pasig Info (my kid's school is in Pasig) https://twitter.com/PasigInfo

Dost_pagasa Recommendation for SUSPENSION of CLASSES

SYNOPSIS:
Tropical Storm Maring continues to enhance the southwest monsoon which affects Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Pangasinan, La Union, Benguet, Bataan, Zambales, Pampanga, Bulacan, Rizal, Cavite, Batangas, Occidental Mindoro and Metro Manila. These areas will continue to experience heavy rainfall and most likely to prevail until tomorrow morning.

RECOMMENDATION:
With this development, suspension of classes tomorrow (August 19) in Pre-school and Elementary levels in these areas is recommended. Suspension of classes in Secondary and Tertiary levels is left to the discretion of Local Chief Executives or School Administrators. (SOURCE: DOST_Pagasa Facebook post)

Stay safe everyone!