Photos: www.arkibongbayan.org

Dear Friends of the Filipino people:

European television channels and radio have probably brought you the sad news of the floods that is currently devastating the Philippines, including Metro Manila. The devastating floods were caused by the southwest monsoon after typhoon codenamed “Gener” left the Philippines.

Distribution of relief goods to victims of typhoon Gener-Payatas-Bahay Toro (Carl Marc Ramota)

As we are writing this appeal letter, the rains continue to pour, and many continue to be stranded in their houses while thousands are being relocated to various evacuation centers in their cities and municipalities.

Marikina (photo:Kalikasan party List)

The torrential rains hit more than 45 major areas across the country, including the National Capital Region (NCR). More than 200,000 families in 14 regions have been affected by the typhoon and the monsoon downpour.

Bacoor-Cavite (photo:Serve the People Corps)

Kalikasan Party List in Calamba and Marikina

To date, the death toll from Typhoon “Gener” and the monsoon rose to 53 while damage to infrastructure, farms and fisheries was placed at P500 million and parts of typhoon-hit provinces were still without electric power, according to authorities. Some 8,500 homes were either totally or partially destroyed by the typhoon. Over 21,000 families have been accommodated in 260 evacuation centers.

Barangay Bagong Silangan Q.C. (Photo: GABRIELA)

Reports gathered by the NDRRMC said Typhoon “Gener” and the flooding that followed affected more than 212,000 families or more than 950,000 people in 1,266 barangays in 152 municipalities and 28 cities in the regions of Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, CALABARZON and MIMAROPA, Bikol, Western Visayas, Cordillera Administrative Region and NCR. More than 8,500 houses were also either partially damaged or totally destroyed.

Calamba (photo:UPLB Zoom Out)

Here are a few links of recent news reports:
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Torrential-rains-paralyze-Philippine-capital-3766863.php#photo-3293161

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/244365/heavy-rains-paralyzeluzon-metro-manila
We are asking you to help the victims and to support rescue and relief operations with a cash donation.
Funds raised will be in support of rescue missions, distribution and delivery of essential goods such as rice, canned goods and bottled water, setting up of soup kitchens, clothes and relief missions in affected areas in Metro Manila, Southern Luzon and Central Luzon.
You may send your contribution to:
ING 7400984, Stg. MIGRANTE-Europe, Amsterdam – OPERATION SAGIP
In Europe, MIGRANTE- Europe is leading OPERATION SAGIP - the rescue and relief effort of MIGRANTE International. In The Netherlands, we are working closely with all our Filipino compatriots including those who are working as Filipina housecleaners and au pairs who have volunteered to also help in OPERATION SAGIP.
All donations from Europe will then be sent to :
Migrante International
Bank of the Philippines Islands, Kalayaan Branch
Savings Account No. 1993-0859-16
Swift Code: BOPIPHMM

We are once again counting on you for your support.
Thanks for opening your heart and caring. Your solidarity saves lives in the Philippines!

You shall receive from MIGRANTE-Europe an acknowledgment of your donation.

In solidarity,
Grace Punongbayan
Stg.MIGRANTE-Europe
office@migrante-europe.net

 

 

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