The teacher’s responsibility is to let the students hear his words. Then the application is the responsibility of the teacher. It means that he must do what he says. Then the students will obey to the teacher’s commands or suggestions.

As an English teacher, I usually teach foreigners specifically Koreans that are from the different levels (Beginner to Advanced.) Based from my observation, there are different factors why a student has the difficulty in learning the English language. One factor is I think it is not because the student isn’t smart enough to learn the right usage of grammar, right pronunciation, right accent and thousands of vocabularies. The reason is because the teacher doesn’t know what application is all about.

Application of what a teacher teaches is important to have an effective teaching. It is not enough that a teacher is knowledgeable on how to write good sentences, fluent in the English language, speak with American accent, and use many highfalutin vocabularies. The student should see the reliability and consistency in every lesson that a teacher has. It can be seen not on the way a teacher speaks, but on how the lessons are being applied on the teacher’s life. In other words, the content of the subject must have shaped the teacher’s personality and character. Thus, it is also the way to touch the student personally. The result is surely a fun way of learning that would make every student to love the language.

The Passion

I appreciate how my own students would accept and obey my teachings. Honestly, I am not a bookish type of teacher. I’d rather like to know what my student’s needs. I’d rather consider where they find the difficulty most. I’d rather strengthen their weaknesses and build their strengths. I’d be happier once I told them how far they’ve learned in the English language. I’d feel the joy when they would learn how to use their abilities and skills. Furthermore, I’d love to see how I influence them by changing their mindsets about themselves.

So, as I have used the English language in a manner that I am just almost, not  exactly as a native speaker, I have clearly understood the meaning of every word I am speaking. More than that, I use the language every where in every situation to everyone everyday. In fact, I have adapted the language that makes me different from the way I lived before. For this reason, I have the confidence to teach my students with the assurance that they could learn something from me

The Goal

Furthermore, I always think that the failure or success of my students is mine too. I can only be satisfied when I can see a result of changes in them. I expect that those changes have great impacts on their whole personality. I would count days, weeks, or months when I saw amazing changes in them. The excitement to see them reaching the goal is intense. The goal is simply – - – - -  for them to learn.

]]> http://eyes26.wordpress.com/2010/01/13/a-note-from-a-teacher/feed/ 0 eyes26 http://eyes26.wordpress.com/2010/01/11/fabulous-to-be-you/ http://eyes26.wordpress.com/2010/01/11/fabulous-to-be-you/#comments Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:46:29 +0000 eyes26 http://eyes26.wordpress.com/?p=73 ]]> A typical fashion show is where we could see the prettiest and the sexiest women and men on the earth. I haven’t watch one since I don’t have that much interest and connections that would provide me updates about the fashion shows in the country.

I was given a chance then when an old friend from St. Scholastica’s College had invited me to watch their sponsored event in Empire Superclub, Julia Vargas, Pasig City last Saturday. So I decided to bring my Korean student and friend. We had a stressful 1 hour ride since we left Manila at 5 :15 but we had to catch a 6 P.M. appointment. Fortunately, the show hasn’t started yet when we arrived late but there’s an open bar for the guests. My friend accommodated us well and informed us about how the show would be like. Funny thing was, her job was to find a model from the guests. So she tried convincing my companion but the latter wouldn’t agree.

While waiting for the show to start, a Korean acquaintance has suddenly appeared in front of us. We just realized she was one of the designers of the outfits the models were wearing. Small world isn’t it?

Finally, the show has started with two fabulous hosts in control. Surprisingly, a very healthy woman gave an inspirational speech. Seeing her, I understand the concept of the event. It was actually an advocacy of women empowerment, which beauty defines in a wide manner. After the talk, the models ramped in their glamorous outfits. It wasn’t that perfect, yet, everyone did modeled confidently including me.

We went home understanding the real meaning of beauty and that is……..to be Fabulous is to be You!

I would write an essay with the same topic during high school years. Naturally, I have long list with detailed things I have to change or do, hoping I could have a better year. Truly enough, I found myself doing the same thing. However, I feel more excitement this year. Perhaps, my mind is preoccupied with travel schedules that I even searched for all tourist spots that I could possibly visit in my country. I just believed that there are still wonderful places I have to see and enjoy. I am influenced by my foreign friends whom have told me many times that the Philippines is truly a paradise. Well, it was my pleasure to know that. More than that,  I am full with confidence that travelling is worthy to be done this year.

A Happy & Prosperous New Year to all anyway!

I was walking along the street of Malate with my Korean friend. The bars are still open and I saw some attendants in their scary costumes. The costumes  are added accents to the theme ” Halloween.” The term is  originally spelled Hallowe’en, is shortened from All Hallows’ Even – e’en is a shortening of even, which is a shortening of evening. This is ultimately derived from the Old English Eallra Hālgena ǣfen. It is now known as “Eve of” All Saints’ Day, which is November 1st. The said feast has roots in the Celti festival of Samhain and the Christian holy day of All Saints. It is largely a secular celebration but some have expressed strong feelings about perceived religious overtones.

Black and orange have become associated with the celebrations, perhaps because of the darkness of night and the colour of fire or of pumpkins, and maybe because of the vivid contrast this presents for merchandising. Another association is with the jack o lantern. Halloween activities include trick or treat, wearing costumes and attending costume parties, ghost tours, bonfires, visiting haunted attractions, pranks, telling scary stories, and watching horror films.

For what  are people celebrating it?  For some, it is the day to recognize the works of the devil. Perhaps, it is for something that satisfies the pleasure of the darkness. Another reason is just people are used of practicing an old tradition taught by their ancestors. Whatever the reasons behind it,  I assure myself that I could not anymore get involved to a pagan practice that I consider just a waste of time. I just don’t want to recognize for whom and what Halloween is all about.

Before we end our class, we agreed to have a trip together to my hometown but i decided not to pursue it because of  work and bad weather condition. I didn’t have trips for two consecutive months since Typhoon Ondoy so when I learned she plans to go to Bicol, I was so excited. However, I knew how the region would be like once there is a typhoon. Rain will just spoil our trip. I am afraid to be stranded or trapped by any calamity. Some areas haven’t recovered yet from the destruction caused by  the previous typhoons that hit my country. I am really dismayed because typhoon falls during the weekends. It is a normal reaction for someone like me who always wanted to spend the weekend out of town. I just appreciate the beauty of the seas and mountains in every island. Being close to nature is something that relaxes me.

The concern for the environment is less felt both  in the urban and rural areas. The evidence can be seen as people throw garbages everywhere, do illegal loggings, and waste energy resources.  Fortunately, the talk about climate change is getting more serious as environmentalists  have conducted research, investigation, and even charged some of the wealthiest countries with the crime of the cause of climate change. Human activities have led to large increases in heat-trapping gases over the past century. The global warming of the past 50 years is due primarily to this human-induced increase. Global average temperature and sea level have increased, and precipitation patterns have changed.

Human “fingerprints” also have been identified in many other aspects of the climate system, including changes in ocean heat content, precipitation, atmospheric moisture, plant and animal health and location, and Arctic sea ice. The evidences of the effect of the global warming are heat waves and periods of unusually warm weather ; Ocean warming, sea-level rise and coastal flooding; Glaciers melting ; and Arctic and Antarctic warming. There are also events that foreshadow the types of impacts likely to become more frequent and widespread with continued warming: spreading disease; earlier spring arriva; plant and animal range shifts and population changes;oral reef bleaching; downpours, heavy snowfalls, and flooding; and droughts and fires.

Truly, the earth needs rehabilitation by planting more trees, minimize use of energy resources, responsible garbage disposals and more love to the planet. These will definitely save the earth from its total destruction.

]]> http://eyes26.wordpress.com/2009/10/30/climate-change/feed/ 0 eyes26 http://eyes26.wordpress.com/2009/10/28/the-future-earth/ http://eyes26.wordpress.com/2009/10/28/the-future-earth/#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:14:36 +0000 eyes26 http://eyes26.wordpress.com/?p=40 ]]> The issues of global warming or climate change; natural phenonema like tsunami, earthquake and hurricane that might wipe the earth; and the “prophesies” about the end of the world are honestly what comes to my thought nowadays. Normally, for those who are not interested in caring the environment, these topics are just a waste of time.  Admittedly, as an ordinary citizen, my contibutions in caring Mother Earth are limited from throwing and segregating the garbages properly to the refusal of the use of plastics when shopping. It simply lessens the use of harmful materials that destroys the earth.

I can imagine what the earth would be like when there are no trees to be found, no fish to be caught, no soil to be farmed, and no place to built house.

I can imagine how a tsunami would swallow an island, an earthquake that would destroy a beautiful city, and a flood that would submerge a peaceful town.

I can also imagine the casualties that would sadden every living creature.

With the abovementioned scenarios, I wonder how many people would be concerned in caring Mother Earth. I wonder how many parents would be responsible in becoming role models in caring the environment. I wonder if the future generation would still enjoy the earth. I also wonder how the leaders of each country would effectively implement the laws to protect the planet from its total destruction.

I wonder the future how it would be like when nobody wouldn’t anymore care.

As an interviewer, the following  are NO NO’s during the interview.

1. Untidy appearance

2. Sitting immediately infront of an interviewer;

3. Getting the resume out from the pocket;

4. A resume without a signature and a photo;

5. Borrowing pen/ asking a paste  from an interviewer;

6. Repeating everything that is written in the resume once asked by the interviewer to tell someting about himself/herself that IS NOT written in the resume;

7. Unsure of what position being applied for; but can tell the desired salary;

8. Poor communication skills. Not fluent in Tagalog and English;

9. Has other appointment in other company during the same day of the interview; and

10. Saying too much personal things like problems in the family, etc.

It is recommended then to just first research about the nature of the company and the position being applied for in order to be more prepared in facing an interview. This will help the applicant convince the interviewer that he/she is knowledgeable enough. The possibility to be hired is stronger.

Additionally, it is good to know the qualifications being asked by the company for the available positions. The qualifications has to be met so, only the qualified individuals should pursue the application. It is a disadvantage both for the company and the applicant if not meeting the qualifications since they will both waste time and effort during the interview. However, for people who wants to try another kind of job that is actually fit with his/her interest, but not related to the educational background must still prove to the interviewer that he/she can do the job effectively. Applicants should also be willing to be trained with minimal supervision.

Good companies with vacancies are just waiting for competitive and qualified individuals who can work as asset for the company. A month preparation will equipped an applicant, finally getting the desired job surely.

( Source: an entry from www.sourpolitics.wordpress.com) 

Rescue Operations

1. National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC)  +632-9125668, +632-9125668, +632-9111406, +632-9111406, +632-9115061, +632-9115061, +632-9122665,  +632-9122665) Help hotlines: (+65 734-2118, +65 734-2118, 734-2120) ndcchelpdesk@gmail.com
2. Philippine Coast Guard (+632-5276136) (+632-5276136)
3. Air Force (+63908-1126976, +63908-1126976, +632-8535023, +632-8535023)
4. Metro Manila Development Authority (136)
5. Marikina City Rescue ( +632-6462436 , +632-6462436, +632-6462423, +632-6462423, +632920-9072902)
6. Pasig Rescue Emergency Number (+632-6310099), (+632-6310099)
7. Quezon City Rescue (161)
8. San Juan City Hall Command Post (+632-4681697), (+632-4681697)
9. Bureau of Fire Protection Region III (Central Luzon) Hotline: (+63245-9634376)
10. Senator Dick Gordon (+639178997898, +639178997898, +63938 444BOYS, +632-9342118, +632-9342118, +632-4338528, +632-4338528)
11. Senator Manny Villar (+639174226800, +639174226800, +639172414864, +639172414864, +639276751981,+639276751981)
12. Cainta Mayor Ramon Ilagan (+632927-2204744/ +632-6650846, +632-6650846)
13. Marikina Mayor Maridel and Mr. Ramon Santiago: (+632917-3221951/ +632920-9389914)

Civil Society/ Media

1. Philippine National Red Cross (143, +632-5270000, +632-5270000)
2. Philippine National Red Cross Rizal Chapter operations center hotline: ( +632-6350922 , +632-6350922, +632-6347824, +632-6347824)
3. Go to GMA Facebook page & post complete addresses and names of people in need of immediate help.
4. ABS-CBN Typhoon Ondoy Hotline: (+632-4163641), (+632-4163641)
5. Jam 88.3: ( +632- 6318803, +632- 6318803) or SMS at JAM (space) 883 (space) your message to 2968
6. GMA Kapuso Helpline: (+632-9811950-59)

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All calls for help, please help us by filling out information here at the Rescue InfoHub Center.

Sahana Disaster Management System needs IT volunteers. http://sahana.kahelos.org. Email sahana@kahelos.org.

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Rubber Boat, 4×4 Trucks, Chopper Requests

1. NCRPO (+632-8383203,+632-8383203, +632-8383354, +632-8383354)
2. Private citizens who would like to lend their motor boats for rescue please call emergency nos: +632-9125668, +632-9125668, +632-9111406, +632-9111406,  +632-9122665,+632-9122665, +632-9115061,+632-9115061)
3. You can also text (+632917-4226800 or +632927-6751981) for rescue dump trucks.
4. For those who are able to lend 4×4 trucks for rescue: Please send truck to Greenhills Shopping Center Unimart Grocery to await deployment, Tel No. (+632920-9072902).
5. Petron & San Miguel Corporation are lending choppers for rescue operations, call/text: (+632917-8140655) ask for Lydia Ragasa

Power Supply

• Meralco (+63917-5592824,+63917-5592824, 16211, +63920-9292824 , +63920-9292824) If you want service cut off to your area to prevent fires and electrocution.

Relief Aid and Donations

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Donations of heavy duty flashlights needed for rescue operations in Cainta area. Contact Cielo at (+632918-8824356)

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Businesses/ Commercial Establishments

1. 7-11 stores
2. Alabang Town Center drop off goods at the concierge. For inquiries, please call (+632-8422782, +632-8422782 or  +632-7721860, +632-7721860).
3. Aranaz Stores in Rockwell & Greenbelt is accepting donations of any kind for Payatas communities affected by Ondoy
4. Binalot at Greenbelt 1, call Tetchie Bundalian at (+632922-8573277)
5. Brainbeam Events, Inc. 2/F MB Aguirre Cornerhs Bldg,15 Pres Ave cor Elizalde Sts, BF Homes Paranaque across the old Caltex in BF. Will accept relief goods.
6. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf will be accepting canned goods, water, clothes, blankets, towels, medicine, and emergency supplies (no cash) in all our branches on behalf of the victims of Typhoon Ondoy starting today until Friday. Your generosity wi…ll be much appreciated during this difficult time for our brothersand sisters in need.
7. Fantastik Manila – send donations to 5729 Calasanz St. Barangay Olympia Makati City Telephone Numbers, +632-7290530, +632-7290530 or +632-5017405, +632-5017405
8. Jollibee branches in Metro Manila – drop off point
9. Luca stores (Rockwell, Shang-rila, Eastwood, or GA towers): Send your old clothes & donations (no cash pls).
10. Manor Superclub, Eastwood City will accept goods and other emergency items starting Sunday at 10 am.
11. Ministop IBARRA (Espana cor. Blumentritt, Sampaloc Manila) is also accepting relief goods, Food (non-perishable goods only) Clothing, Medicines, Beds, Pillows, Blankets, Emergency Supplies to help Typhoon Ondoy victims.
12. Moonshine boutique in Rockwell also accepting relief good to help Ondoy victims in Marikina and Cainta.
13. Myron’s Greenbelt will accept relief goods
14. Papemelroti stores in 91 Roces Ave. / Ali Mall Cubao / SM City North EDSA / SM Fairview / SM Megamall / Glorietta 3 in Makati / SM Centerpoint / SM Southmall are accepting relief goods (canned goods / milk / bottled water / clothes – NO CASH pls.)
15. Philippine Daily Inquirer – 1098 Chino Roces Ave. corner Mascardo and Yague Streets, Makati City and to any of its classified ads branches, and to any McDonald’s branch within Metro Manila. Donations in kind, such as instant noodles, canned goods, formula milk, blankets and clothes, are urgently needed. Call (+632-8978808, +632-8978808 loc. 260) and look for Megi Garcia
16. PowerPlant Mall accepting donations for ABS-CBN foundation. Drop off at admin office, P1 level.
17. Red Kimono restaurants – has branches in Pasig, Pampanga, Quezon City and Taguig City. Will accept canned goods, bottled water, clothing for all ages, basic household items.
18. R.O.X. – Recreational Outdoor eXchange is accepting donation for relief good for Typhoon Ondoy victims. You can bring it in the store located in B1 building Bonifacio High St., Tel. No. (+632-8564638/39)
19. Shell gas stations – drop off point
20. Smart Wireless Centers – SM Fairview, SM North EDSA, Gateway Mall Cubao, AliMall Cubao, SM Megamall, SM Muntinlupa, SM Bicutan, SM Sucat, Festival Mall Alabang, Alabang Town Center and SM Southmall. Will accept cash or goods.
21. Team Manila stores in Trinoma, Mall of Asia, Jupiter Bel-Air and Rockwell shall be accepting relief goods (Canned Goods, Ready-to-drink Milk,Bottled Water and Clothes) for distribution by Veritas.
22. Total gas stations- drop off point
23. Unimart will receive all cash and in-kind donations to be transferred to LSGH Gate 2.
24. Vivere Suites 5102 Ridgeway Avenue, Fil-Invest Corporate City, Alabang, Muntinlupa City. Contact (+632-7717777) ,(+632-7717777) for inquiries or drop off at concierge area. Will accept relief goods.
25. Whitespace 2314 Chino Roces Ave Ext as a Makati drop-off for relief goods.

Government/ Civil Society/ Movements

1. Victory Fort is opening its doors to those affected by the typhoon. Call 813-FORT.
2. ABS-CBN through Banco de Oro account number 56300-20111 account name: ABS-CBN Foundation Incorporation
3. Akbayan’s taking donations, call 433-69-33/433-68-31 to donate or volunteer.
4. Brgy. San Antonio Bgy Hall near Paranaque City Hall (Sta. Lucia St. corner San Pablo St., San Antonio Valley 1, Paranaque. Drop off point.
5. Citizens Disaster Response Center (CDRC): Relief goods for typhoon victims being accepted at 72-A Times St., West Triangle, QC. Tel (+632-9299820/22)
6. Department of Social Welfare and Development donation drop off points: National Resource Operations Center, Chapel Road, Pasay City (Contact: Mrs. Francon Favian) / Quezon City Area Disaster Resource Operations Monitoring and Info Center (DROMIC). Contact Rey Martija or Imee Rose Castillo, Tel Nos. ( +632-9517119 , +632-9517119, +632-9512435, +632-9512435) or Assistant Secretary Vilma Cabrera Tel No. (+632918-9345625) / San Rafael corner Legarda Streets, Quiapo, Manila (Contact: Dir. Thelsa P. Biolna, Dir. Delia Bauan Tel Nos. ( +632-7348622 ,+632-7348622, +632-7348642, +632-7348642)
7. Kabataan Partylist Drop off donations or volunteer at 118-B Sct. Rallos QC. (+632926-6677163) or kabataanpartylist@gmail.com
8. Sen. Kiko Pangilinan is accepting donations @ AGS Bldg Annex, 446 EDSA Guadalupe Viejo. Contact Vina Vargas at (+632917-8081247)
9. Luzon Relief: Donations can be brought to RENAISSANCE FITNESS CENTER, 2nd Floor, Bramante Building, Renaissance Towers Ortigas, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City starting MONDAY (Sept.28) / 9am – 7pm Contact Person: Warren Habaluyas (+632929-8713488) or email at luzonrelief@gmail.com
10. Marika Bouncers Coop – 95 Malaya St., Malanday, Marikina : will accept donations starting Sept. 28 at 10 AM
11. Miriam Quiambao drop off point: One Orchard Road Building in Eastwood, or message http://www.twitter.com/miriamq for more details.
12. Move for Chiz is asking for volunteers and donations at Bay Park Tent, along Roxas Blvd., beside Max Restaurant and Diamond Hotel in Manila, or at Gilas Minipark at Unang Hakbang St., Gilas Q.C.
13. NoyMar relief Operations:

Clare Amador  (+639285205508)         (+639285205508) or

Jana Vicente at ( +639285205499)        (+639285205499). Drop off for relief         donations is at Balay Expo Center across Farmers Market Cubao.

1. Operation Rainbow (Zac Faelnar Camara) at Ayala Alabang Village needs Canned Goods, Ready-To-Eat Food, Bottled Water, Ready-To-Drink Milk/ Juice, Clothing, Blankets, contact (+632-4687991), (+632-4687991)
2. Philippine Army Gym inside Fort Bonifacio or GHQ Gym in Camp Aguinaldo are now distributing donations for Ondoy Victims.
3. Philippine National Red Cross‘ different ways to Donate.
4. Red Cross Load Donations: Right now the easiest way to make donations from the seat of your chair is via mobile phone load. The Red Cross Rescue and Relief Operations. Text: RED<space>AMOUNT to 2899 (Globe) or 4483 (Smart)
5. Relief Efforts for Pasig at Valle Verde 1 Village Park, contact (+632916-4945000, +632917-5273616)
6. Relief Operations Center at AGS Annex, #446 EDSA Guadalupe Viejo after PET Tower contact Ares at (+632917-8554935) or Rachel at (+632918-9241636)
7. Sagip Kapamilya hotlines (+632-4132667, +632-4132667,  +632 4160387, +632-4160387) #13 Examiner St. West Triangle, QC. and Scout Mayoran, cor. Morato, near Alex III.
8. Tulong Bayan hotlines for donations and volunteers are (+632908-6579998) Marilyn, (+632939-3633436) Jenn (+632-9137122 ,+632-9137122, +632-9136254 ,+632-9136254 & +632-9133306, +632-9133306).
9. TXTPower now accepts donations via SmartMoney 5577514418667103, GCash 09179751092 and Paypal http://is.gd/3GvuN
10. World Vision partners with Phil Coast Guard and kind individuals for relief distribution to 3k families. Call ( +632-3747618, +632-3747618 local 242) or text (+632917-8623209) to help.
11. Worldvision Foundation is also accepting donations/volunteers to pack relief goods in QC. For $-donations, BPI:USDacct #4254-0050-08

Religious/ Schools & Universities

1. Assumption College San Lorenzo is now accepting donations. Please drop them off at the AC guardhouse.
2. Ateneo de Manila University is now accepting donations for the victims of Ondoy. Donations can be dropped at MVP Lobby. For those stranded/those who need help: To all students who need help or know of people who need help. Please text the name, location, and contact number to (+6329088877166). ATENEO, which is now an open shelter, accepts refugees. Call (+632917-8952792)
3. Ateneo Law School – Rockwell. Looking for donations and volunteers. 20 Rockwell Drive, Rockwell Center, Makati City. Call (+632-8997691, +632-8997691 to 96)
4. Caritas Manila Office at Jesus St., Pandacan Manila near Nagtahan Bridge ( +632-5639298, +632-5639298, +632-5639308, +632-5639308)
5. CCF Ortigas St Francis Mall Room 402
6. CFC Center Ortigas is now open for donations in cash or kind. Call (+632-7270682 +632-7270682 to 87) or text (+632922-2542819)
7. De La Salle University-Manila – The Sagip Metro relief operation will start to accept donation for Ondoy victims starting Monday @ 8:30 am. Please bring goods to the South Gate of DLSU-Manila.
8. De La Salle Zobel will be accepting donations tomorrow at Gym 5 (Near Gate 7 in Molave St.)
9. DLSU Medical Center will accept canned goods, blankets, clothes, water. Location is at Congressional Avenue, Dasmarinas, Cavite. Telephone lines are at  (+632-8447832) (+632-8447832) and (+6346-4164531) (+6346-4164531)
10. Hillsborough Village Chapel – Water, blankets, shoes, and clothes may be sent to Hillsborough Village Chapel in Muntinlupa City. These will go to families whose houses were washed out in the nearby sitios.
11. La Salle Greenhills for Greenhills/Mandaluyong/San Juan Area, if you want to help out with the rescue and relief operations, you can drop off your donations (clothes, food, etc..) at LSGH Gate 2 or volunteer from 9am to receive, sort, repack the donations.
12. Our Lady of Pentecost Parish ( +632-4342397, +632-4342397, +632-9290665, +632-9290665) per Gabe Mercado, donations are very much welcome. The Parish is located at 12 F. Dela Rosa corner C. Salvador Sts., Loyola Heights, Quezon City.
13. Peace Retreat Movement – leave all donations at the Peace Retreat Movement (PRM) office, 2F, Rm. 72L, Christ the King (HS) Bldg. on Wednesday, Sept 30, 12noon
14. Playschool International in Better Living is open to receive relief goods. Feel free to drop it there for your convenience. No Cash Pls.
15. Radio Veritas at Veritas Tower West Ave. Cor EDSA (+632-9257931-40)
16. San Beda College of Arts and Sciences Student Council – accepting clothes, meds, water, canned goods, soap, money, etc.
17. Santuario de San Antonio Parish – McKinley Road, Forbes Park. Accepting all kinds of relief goods. Contact JJ Yulo or Mike Yuson
18. Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan Task Force Noah, a disaster response arm of the Jesuits, is accepting donations. Please drop it off sa Ateneo Cervini Dorm.
19. Southville International School and Colleges – will only accept goods. (+632915-5385113, +632915-4151319)
20. St. James Church Multi-Purpose Hall – Drop off point
21. St. Pedro Poveda College is now accepting relief goods. call the Social Action Center ( +632-6318756, +632-6318756 loc. 121)
22. UA&P Please contact Dae Lee [SEB EVP] at (+632917-8323533) needs donations and volunteers.
23. UP Sigma Alpha Nu Sorority MANILA – collecting food, water and toiletries. You may drop them off at unit 12-O One Adriatico Place, Ermita Manila or contact (+632917-8857188, +632917-6659948).
24. UP College of Arts and Letters (CAL) is accepting goods and cash. Donation center at CAL/text (+632929-6454102).
25. UP Diliman USC is collecting food, clothing and/or cash. Contact TITUS (+632917-8001909), JOSE (+632927-3056607) and TIN (+632915-4906106)
26. UP’s OVCCA accepting donations of relief goods starting tomorrow. Please help by disseminating this info. Contact (+632-9282947),  (+632-9282947).
27. Katipunan Avenue. Contact Erica Paredes at (+632917-4741930) — they need bread, packed juice, sandwich filling (tuna, chicken, anything) You can help her make them, deliver the sandwiches to her house, or help her distribute!  Call for more details.
28. Valle Verde Mansions – 135 CAPT. HENRY JAVIER ST. BRGY. ORANBO, PASIG. This is near ULTRA for relief drop-off
29. Xavier School in San Juan is now accepting donations, please bring to Multipurpose Center (MPC).

Private Citizens

1. MAKATI: 5729 Calasanz St., Olympia Makati City or call for pick up at (+632-5017405 , +632-5017405 or +632-7290530,  +632-7290530) c/o Omel Santos
2. SOUTH: Accepting relief goods in SOUTH AREA. Please contact Anne at (+632915-2854240)
3. Karen Ang of Pasig 3 Kagandahan corner Kabutihan Streets, Kawilihan Village, Pasig (+632920-9520900) will forward donated relief goods to Red Cross
4. Colleen Manabat (Heartrio Prints) of Angeles City will accept bottled water, canned goods, blankets, clothes, medicines from 9 AM to 6PM. Address is Stall 2 MGY Building, 2444 Sto. Entierro St, Sto. Cristo, Angeles City. She will forward the donations to Sagip Kapamilya – ABS-CBN Foundation.
5. Joseph Castillo of Cebu – will send a 20 ft. container to Manila and is looking for donations from Cebuanos. Get in touch with him through ( +639082368999, +639082368999 or  +63932-2117111, +63932-2117111)
6. Bianca – will pick up donations from Greenhills/San Juan area. Donate food, medicine, or clothing. Call (+632-4123861,+632-4123861, +632927-8436002)
7. Kelly & Jodge – Colonade Residences, Legaspi St. corner C. Palanca, Makati City. Will accept relief goods.
8. Omel Santos – 5729 Calasanz St., Olympia Makati City. Call (+632-5017405, +632-5017405 or +632-7290530, +632-7290530). Drop off point for donations. Also willing to pick up.
9. RJ Ledesma and friends – call us at (+632917-8131601) for pick of donations. Only relief goods

People Tracker (using your phones, get your friends and family to turn on their finderservice for you)

• FINDERSERVICE. For Smart, text “wis <your name> <your mobile>” to 386.
• FINDERSERVICE. For Globe, text “find <your name> <your mobile> to 7000.

However, a  newspaper had proven my thought wrong. The real scenarios of the aftermath of the typhoon are today’s headlines with pictures mostly taken from Marikina, Rizal and Pasig as said to be having the hardest hit of the typhoon.  It was horrifying to know that there are many familes who have tried to survive from the killer flood. Cars and houses have submerged on the water. There’s an old woman clinging on a branch balancing herself not to get drowned. Some men ignoring the risks of getting eloctrocuted by walking on the wirings of the electric posts. 

As I read the stories, I can imagine some people being stucked on their own homes waiting for a miracle for them to be saved. I can also imagine how the people stayed overnight in the flood hungry and wet all throughout.  I can even imagine some people just got drowned without getting noticed by other people around them. These scenarios are all heart breaking. In fact, the fatalities are still increasing in number. There’s a family that was killed by fire and a dead body of  a young boy that is covered by mud recovered by a rescuer. Some people are still missing where co-families are still seeking for help to find their kins. Unfortunately, the search continues until today.

While I’m still reading the news, a man and a woman came inside the mami house. I heard the man asking the waiter who are the voters in the establishment. The waiter also asked the man “Why?”  The man said ” Congressman will give relief goods.” I supposed to be glad hearing that. However, I felt more saddened realizing that the help from the congressman is only for the voters. How come a congressman who supposed to take care of all his constituents is so selfish to help only the voters and not all the victims of the typhoon? It is so sad to know that even during a disaster where many people have lost everything, an evil exists.

I was born in a hometown that is always being hit by typhoon. Though it’s my first time to experience typhoon in a city, I wasn’t too afraid. It is not because I’ve had experienced strong typhoons way back in my hometown. It is because I was trained to be alert during natural disaster. Thanks to my father who have taught us what to do things first when a storm would hit the land. He knew when to nail all the windows and doors. He also knew when to move to another huge and strong house with ropes tied all over our bodies. He knew when strong winds would turn to hit stronger. He knew that a sudden stop of rain doesn’t mean a typhoon is over.  He also knew when we would just stay under a long table to play cards ignoring our fears and just wait for the roof to be removed by the strong wind. We also knew when my father becomes serious because he would ask as to just pray.

I went outside to buy some food, medicine, batteries and a flashlight. While I was walking on the street,  I saw a woman suddenly stepped a manhole.  Men just stared  at her and received no help at all. The poor woman just help herself and continued walking even she’s in pain. So, in my mind was to be careful not to step in a manhole. I may not get some help too once I accidentally step on it. In front of the drugstore, the flood has reached my upper belly. Suddenly, a car passed by creating a high tide like situation. As I entered a store,  it seems that people are in a panic buying. Expectantly, most of them bought food. My attention was caught by a a family buying a gallon of ice cream. Perhaps, eating ice cream can pacify them from being terrified by typhoon.

I think that there’s a greater difference having typhoon in a province than in a city. My hometown, once there’s typhoon, we were serious to take precautionary measures. Just like what i did. I bought what my father has taught us what to buy during this kind of calamity. I can’t remember  buying an ice cream during typhoons though.

As I watched the news, most people were on rooftops. Others were embracing tightly on a tree while hoping for rescuers to come. Some people would inform their relatives abroad and the latter would ask help through online to rescue their own families. The following are some examples:

“We are here in Dubai and watched the Philippine situation thru TFC, my sister and her family was [is] trapped at[in] Cainta, they cannot leave kase mataas na ang tubig doon, ang kotse nila eh lubog na sa tubig….[because the flood is so high, and their  car has also submerged on the water] Please Please Please.”

Another message: “please send rescue team immediately to my sister & family with kids at Cainta, Rizal mataas na po ang tubig doon at wala ng kuryente… [Water level is high and no electricity ] Kwawa namn ang mga bata… [ Kids are pitiful] Kanina pa kami kol [We've been calling] NDCC at [and] ABS hotline but we cannot get thru the line….thank you”

Pls help asap vie( not her real  name) in marikina. submerge. cannot swim. Thanks.

“pls help us hir [here] in ict marikina mk2…we r[are] stuck hir![here] lagpas tao na ang flood![flood is overhead] kng pwede 2mawag ng magrescue smin. [if possible, please call rescuers] we dnt [don't hav[have] food nor electricity hir [here].”

Please help.

My whole fmly[family] wd[with] 7 kds nids[kids need] help at rd 3 dona petra 2mana,markna. they r[are] at d mdle[the middle] of dumpsite.pls help them no fud snce[food since in the] morning.they ar ol soakd [are all soaked] and no sheltr at ol[shelter at all].pls[pleas help.

I wonder if they’d get some help. I wonder if somebody has rescued them. I wonder how my relatives will spend the whole night along Marcos Highway. I wonder the homeless how they warm themselves being soaked from the rain.I wonder if there are lost lives.

I’m so grateful to be safe anyway. Thanks be to God.