Ways To Send Help For Sendong Victims

I was supposed to post about Sendong 2 days ago, but then I decided the emotional outbursts I earlier wrote wouldn’t help much. Instead, I am reposting this compiled information  from Bayanihan Online on where you could channel your help for those affected by the typhoon. As of writing, death toll has risen to 1000.  As you may have heard from the news, Cagayan de Oro (the city where I live) has been the most ravaged by Sendong, along with Iligan City. People we actually know have either died in the flash flood or are now homeless. We’re doing everything we can in our little ways to help but a lot of families are still in dire need of assistance.

Local celebrities like Angel Locsin, Anne Curtis, Kris Aquino, and Vice Ganda have spared time in distributing relief goods here Cagayan de Oro 2 days ago. Whether or not it was for media mileage, as some critics have made an issue out of it, bottom line is that they’ve helped increase awareness on what’s going on here. We appreciate their efforts to help out and bring smile to the people in evacuation centers. Local government sectors from other cities like Davao City have pitched in too. The generosity shown by everyone who reached out gave life to what Christmas is all about.  If you want to do your share, here are the ways you can help:

photo credits: Bon Aserios

From Bayanihan Online:

Here’s a compilation of recent tweets and retweets regarding monetary donations for areas affected by Typhoon Sendong. Please note that these are copied as is. Let us know if there has been a misinformation and we’ll do our best to rectify them immediately.

FOR MONETARY DONATIONS

1. 7/11
• We accept cash donations for victims of Typhoon Sendong. No service fees will be deducted & donors will be provided an official receipt.
2. ABS-CBN’s Sagip Kapamilya
• BDO Peso Account
• Account name: ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.-Sagip Kapamilya
• Account Number: 39301-14199
• Swift Code: BNORPHMMBDO Dollar Account
• Account name: ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.-Sagip Kapamilya
• Account Number: 39300-81622
• Swift Code: BNORPHMMPNB Peso Account
• Account name: ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.-Sagip Kapamilya
• Account Number: 419-539-5000-13
• Swift Code: PNBMPHMMBPI Peso Account
• Account name: ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.-Sagip Kapamilya
• Account Number: 3051-1127-75
• Branch: West Triangle, Quezon City
• Swift Code: BOPIPHMMBPI Dollar Account
• Account name: ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.-Sagip Kapamilya
• Account Number: 3054-0270-35
• Branch: West Triangle, Quezon City
• Swift Code: BOPIPHMM
3. Angel Brigade
• For CASH donations, deposit to Isdanco Foundation via any RCBC branch office:
• Account Name : ISDANCO Foundation (RCBC Main Branch, Ayala Avenue, Makati City)
• Account Number: 4001577579
4. CDO Bloggers Inc.
• CDO Bloggers Inc now accepting Paypal Donations: francis.siason@gmail.com
5. All Cebuana Lhuillier pawnshops
6. Citibank
• Citibank Citimobile: Charge donations by texting CITIGIVE<space>KAPAMILYA<space>AMOUNT<space>MPIN to 2201 (Globe/Sun) and 350 (Smart)
7. DepEd
• The Department of Education, through the Center for Students and Co-Curricular Affairs (DepEd- CSCA) is appealing for donation in-cash or in kind for the flood victims of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan City. Please send your help to DepEd Region X in CDO or to DepEd-CSCA, DepEd Complex, Meralco Ave. Pasig City. For queries, contact 6318495 or 6363603 or write to our Facebook Fan Page at www.facebook.com/csca.deped
• DepEd will forward all relief goods, clothings and other donations to Mindanao through partnerships with Philippine Airlines Foundation and the LBC Express Foundation.
8. DSWD
• Land Bank of the Philippines
• Peso: DSWD Donation – 3122-1011-84
• Dollar: DSWD Donation – 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
9. Enderun
• Enderun Community Drive — Address: Enderun Colleges 1100 Campus Avenue McKinley Hill, Fort Bonifacio Taguig City
10. Gawad Kalinga
• Through Bank DepositGawad Kalinga Philippine Peso Current Account
• # 3101 0977 56 BPI EDSA Greenhills
• Gawad Kalinga US$ Savings Account
• # 3104 0162 34 BPI EDSA Greenhills
• Swift code: BOPIPHMM
• Donate online: http://gk1world.com/DonationPage.aspx?page=form&section=sendong
11. GLOBE
• Gcash: For GCASH, donate through Red Cross by texting DONATE <amount> MPIN REDCROSS and send to 2882.
• Text: Text RED <amount> and send it to 2899. You may donate in these denominations: 5, 25, 50, 100, 300, 500 and 1000.
12. GMA Kapuso Foundation
• METROBANK Peso Savings Account
• Name: GMA Kapuso Foundation, Inc.
• Account Number: 3-098-51034-7
• METROBANK Dollar Savings Account
• Name:GMA Kapuso Foundation, Inc.
• Account Number: 2-098-00244-2
• Code: MBTC PH MM
• UNITED COCONUT PLANTERS BANK (UCPB) Peso Savings Account
• Name: GMA Kapuso Foundation, Inc.
• Account Number:115-184777-2 or 160-111277-7
• UNITED COCONUT PLANTERS BANK (UCPB) Dollar Savings Account
• Name: GMA Kapuso Foundation, Inc.
• Account Number: 01-115-301177-9 or 01-160-300427-6
• CEBUANA LHUILLIER
13. Habitat for Humanity Philippines
• Donate to @HabitatPhils deposit to BPI CA 2421-0014-67
• Fax your deposit slip to (02)8565389
14. Iligan Bloggers Society
• Donation Paypal ID: singcol.inquisitor@gmail.com
• UNION BANK Account: Revilla N. Carbonell-Noel – 109451077611
15. Iliganon Association
• Iliganon Association in Manila accepting cash and clothes donations.
• Contact VP for external affairs Lisa Lluch 09175098165
16. La Salle Academy Iligan
• Cash donations may be deposited to La Salle Academy Iligan via
• Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) Account No. 0820-016221-030
• Kindly inform Lourdes Melegrito of DLSU COSCA the details of your donation
• Email lourdes.melegrito@dlsu.edu.ph
• Tel. No. 524-4611 local 147
• Telefax 523-4143.
• BPI Account name: La Salle Academy. Savings Account Number: 9353-03-62
• Additional details for those outside the Philippines:
• Swift code: BOPIPHMM.
• Bank Address: 935 Quezon Avenue cor Lluch St. Iligan City.
• Bank Telephone Number: (+63) 63-223-8053; (+63) 63-223-8054
• Please make a digital copy (or photo) of your deposit slip for proper documentation and email this file to Br. Raffy Reyes FSC, president of LSA: raffyreyes1018@gmail.com
17. La Salle Greenhills
• Donations in cash can be received at Gate 2 of La Salle Green Hills at 343 Ortigas Avenue, Mandaluyong City 1550.
• You may also call any of the following telephone numbers for further inquiries:
• Alumni Office — 721-2729, 722-7750, 725-4720
• GS Principal — 721-2482
• HS Principal — 721-8914
• Buildings and Grounds Office — 721-8904 (Telefax)
• La Sallian Mission Office — 726-5851 (Telefax)
18. MINCODE
• The Mindanao Coalition of Development NGO Networks is joining hands with Balay Mindanaw (NGO member of one of MINCODE’s member networks, Mindanao Congress) in mobilizing material and financial resources for the typhoon victims in NorthernMindanao. We are asking for your support for our unfortunate brothers and sisters in Northern Mindanao.
• For cash donations please deposit in the following accounts of the BALAY MINDANAW FOUNDATION, INC.
• Peso current account no. 1768022630 – BDO Xavier Branch, Cagayan de Oro City
• Dollar savings account no. 2044006882 – Bank of the Philippine Islands (SWIF Code BOPIPHMM), Velez Branch, Cagayan de Oro City
• Bank charges have been waived for donations thru BDO
• Contact: Charlito “Kaloy” Manlupig
• Balay Mindanaw
• 53A, 12th Street, Zone 2, Upper Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, Mindanao, Philippines
• www.balaymindanaw.org
• Mobile Phone Numbers:  +639188877111  and +639177176000
19. National Union of Journalists of the Philippines
• Tel. No.: (02) 376-7330
• Mobile No: (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
20. One for Iligan
• Iliganons Sa Manila Inc., BDO Checking Acct 5308004019 Asia-Tower Paseo Branch
21. One Meralco Foundation
• OneMeralco Foundation is accepting cash donations in G\F Lopez bldg, Meralco Center, Ortigas.
• Call 6328301, look for Joy.
22. Oxfam
• Leading UK charity Oxfam GB now accepting donations for those affected by Sendong. Donate now.
23. Philippine Daily Inquirer
• The Philippine Daily Inquirer is accepting donations for victims of Tropical Storm “Sendong.”
• Cash donations may be deposited in the Inquirer Help Fund’s Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) current account No. 4951-0067-56, under the name Philippine Daily Inquirer Inc.
• For inquiries, call PDI corporate affairs at 8978808 and ask for Bianca Kasilag or Connie Kalagayan.
24. Red Cross Philippines
• Donate via http://www.redcross.org.ph/donate.
• You can also donate through mobile load. Text RED<space>AMOUNT to 2899 (Globe) or 4143 (Smart).
• Smart subscribers may send financial help to the Philippine Red Cross through text. To donate, cellphone users should send RED to 4143. Valid donation amounts are 10, 25, 50 and 100 and will be charged to the subscriber’s prepaid load or postpaid bill.
• Globe subscribers may send help to Red Cross. Just text RED and send to 2899. Valid donation amounts are 10, 25, 50, 100 (For ex, RED 10).
25. RockEd Philippines
• Rock Ed’s potable water fund and underwear drive for CDO and Iligan
• BPI Loyola Heights 3080-0073-44 Rock Ed Philippines.
26. Sagip-Tulong. To donate,please visit their website.
27. Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan
• Bank of the Philippine Islands (Loyola-Katipunan Branch)
  BPI Peso Checking Account Number: 3081-1111-61
  BPI Dollar Savings Account Number: 3084-0420-12
28. SMART
• Smart Money: Donors to Typhoon #Sendong may help through Smart Money acct. no. 5577-5130-6822-1104 at any BDO, Hapinoy or Cebuana Lhuillier outlets.
• Text: Smart subscribers may donate to #Sendong victims via text. Send RED <amount> to 4143. Valid donation amounts 10, 25, 50, 100.
29. TV5 Alagang Kapatid Foundation
• Alagang Kapatid Foundation Inc. is accepting donations for the flood victims of storm ‘Sendong.’ Cash donations may be sent through the following accounts:
• Alagang Kapatid Foundation Inc.
• BDO Savings Account No. 005310-410164 and
• Bank of the Philippine Islands Savings Account No. 1443-05333-2
• Alagang Kapatid Foundation, Inc. also has dollar accounts, for those who wish to make donations from abroad and/or in dollars. Donations may be made through:
• Bank of the Philippine Islands
• Beneficiary: Alagang Kapatid Foundation Inc.
• Beneficiary Account No.:  1444-0214-85
• Beneficiary Bank: Bank of the Philippine Islands – Ayala Avenue SGV Branch
• Address: 6758 Ayala Ave, Makati City, Philippines
• Swift Code: BOPIPHMM
• Banco de Oro
• Beneficiary: Alagang Kapatid Foundation Inc.
• Beneficiary Account No.: 10-5310-46264-4
• Beneficiary Bank: BDO Unibank Inc – BDO Makati Ave-Ayala Branch
• Address: Ground Floor L.V. Locsin Bldg., 6752 Ayala Avenue corner Makati Avenue, Makati City, Philippines
• Swift Code: BNORPHMM
• For inquiries, please call News5 Aksyon Center hotline – 938-6393.
30. UP Manila
• Direct bank deposit to UP-PGH account: DEVELOPMENT BANK OFTHE PHILIPPINES 0410-002882-035. Thank you. Every centavo counts.
31. World Vision Philippines
32. Xavier University
• Bank DepositAccount Name: Xavier University
  Account Number: 9331-0133-63
  BPI MAIN BRANCH

WORLDWIDE

1. Now accepting #Sendong donations: All LBC branches in
• US
• Canada
• Donate via GlobalMedic.
• Website says Rapid Response Team there now, more to deploy.
• The donations go to water filters and rehydration salts that were deployed to PH Navy [via @noreenbautista]
• KSA
• UAE
• Singapore
• To All Pinoys in Singapore we can drop our donations at LBC AirCargo #04-077 Lucky Plaza, Orchard Rd. (via @beejing)
• Hong Kong
• In HK, LBC in Worldwide offers to send your donations for #Sendong victims for free. They will have a drop box frm tom. (via @raymond_ph)
• Brunei
• Malaysia
• Taiwan
• UK
• Spain
• Italy
• Australia
• If u r in Sydney, LBC in Main street Blacktown is a drop off center and will deliver relief goods for free. Call for details. Dont hav no. (via @jimparedes)
• LBC Branch Finder http://bit.ly/hZF0nG so you can drop off your donations and they will send it to the distressed areas for free! [via @mmdirections]

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Philippine Fashion’s Next Top Designers

Manila, Philippines – December 2011 – As the challenges in MEGA’s Young Designers Competition 2012 begin, let’s take a look on each of the designers will battle for their mark in the industry.

 

Nikita Agatha boasts of being able to do anything from scratch. She picked up her flair for fashion from her grandmother and mom who loved dressing her up when she was little. She considers Sari Yap, editor in chief of MEGA Magazine, as the judge to please, urging Nikita to carefully think of her designs. She cites Alexander McQueen as her idol for his out of this world construction of outfits that women can wear.

Dino Bancoro recently started as a fashion designer sharing that the pieces he presented during the audition were his first ever creations. Through YDC, he hopes to learn more on pattern making and sewing since he has yet to formally study fashion design. He admits that he still needs polishing but is proud to say that he has the vision and creativity that would amaze people.

 

Hazel Cargado is a registered nurse. However, after graduating and passing the board, Hazel felt lost. Eventually, she decided to go back to what she really wanted. After finding a fashion design school in Manila, she quickly grabbed the opportunity to learn. Through YDC, she hopes to find her personal directions in design.

 

Mara Chua has a motto that anything and everything can be inspiring. He believes that to be successful, talent is not enough. He sharpened his technical skills in pattern making and learned sewing through a seamstress who made his clothes. He cites Rei Kawakubo and Bjork as inspirations that allowed him to expand his horizons and stretch his aesthetic.

Kirby Cruz wants to represent his feelings through his designs. His goal is to have an identity that makes his pieces unique. As a fresh fashion graduate, he feels the need for the right exposure and he believes YDC is the best venue for him. He loves the design of Hussein Chalayan and Alexander McQueen since Kirby is fascinated where these designers find their concepts and ideas.

Ched Dalogaog is a fashion instructor at one of the top fashion schools in Manila. He tells a story with his creations, incorporating pop culture and considering the modern women who will wear them. He believes his edge is his understanding of color, textures and fabrics that other designers take for granted. By joining YDC, he hopes to establish a brand that he can introduce to MEGA, hoping to also be acknowledged in the industry.

Corleen Duero specializes in constructing basics but still adding a touch of style. Hailing all the way from Surigao, Corleen is proud to represent the south and hopes to be a designer who can bridge fashion and design from Manila to Mindanao. He admires Issey Miyake, always remembering the quote of the designer, “These clothes are no wrappings, you can understand them the way you want, you can wear them the way you want.”

 

Oz Go’s designs dwell on futuristic and experimental looks. At a young age, he discovered his affinity for fashion when he became obsessed with drawing her mother’s wedding gown. He took a course in fashion design and eventually mounted a show during Philippine Fashion Week. Being the younger brother of singer Rachelle Ann Go, he is proud to mention that they still share the same room and creates outfits for her to wear.

Robin Gundran is the youngest member of this year’s competition. At 18 years old, he showed his creations and wowed the judges during the go-see. He received negative remarks from a lot of people who did not believe in his passion. However, he turned this into his motivation. He knows that with perseverance, he can show his detractors that he can get past them, and achieve fame and success.

Ann Lorio is an industrial engineer from Cavite who wanted to shift to fashion design. Despite her parents’ initial doubts on her dream, she travelled to Manila and worked to buy a sewing machine. After seeing her passion, her parents eventually showed support to her. With her background in engineering, Ann attacks a design starting with the structure. As a YDC contestant, she wants to learn and make her mark as a designer.

 Cristian Mallabo believes that God has a purpose why he’s alive and in the competition. His mother attempted to abort him but he survived. For as long as he can remember, he’s had a passion for clothes. He was motivated when friends and family started to ask him to create party clothes for them. He wants to be known as a designer who can brave through any challenge and hopes to win in order to give back to his aunt and sisters.

Porfi Medina thinks of fashion more as a form of activism and advocacy. When he was in elementary, Porfi’s grandmother opened a dress shop. At that tender age, he would observe the fabrics and sewing, starting his dream to become a fashion designer. He views his craft as a form of expression, translating social issues and its relevance into ensembles. He wishes to convey a message on pressing issues in society with every design he makes.

Renan Pacson simply wants to make his family proud. He initially took up Hotel and Restaurant Management but eventually found his calling in fashion. He studied Clothing Technology and was lucky to have the support of his parents. Luckily, he was accepted not based on his audition pieces, but based on how he packaged himself. His biggest challenge is to find his signature aesthetic and intends to find this in YDC.

Ismael Palma tried his luck during the auditions for the first season of Gen M: YDC but did not make the cut. At that time, he still did not know how to sew so he took his failure as an opportunity to improve. He decided to learn more about sewing and developing his designs. He was accepted this year and shares that whatever the judges say, he will keep in mind and apply.

Erica Panlilio hopes to dress up Katy Perry because of her fun playful personality. She started looking up and imbibing the stylish attitude of her grandmother when she was young. During the go-see, she had a major setback because the judges thought that she had a styling problem. Still, she was chosen to be one of the finalists and she believes that through YDC, she can grow and become a top designer.

Ram Silva designs for a cause. He intends to help the dying weaving community in Panay and Iloilo. During the go-see, judges were surprised with his mix of native materials to create a modern look. He keeps in mind the advice of Sari Yap, EIC of MEGA magazine, that what other designers learn outside in six months to a year, they can experience and learn in YDC in two months.

Mary Ty is inspired by YDC alumna Furne One, hoping to be as successful as him. Mary has never joined a fashion competition because of her fear of rejection. She tried her luck by joining Philippine Fashion Week but did not succeed. Edwin Ao, another YDC alumna, urged her to join the upcoming YDC. Her quirky comments amused the judges and are sure to liven the intense challenges for the YDC hopefuls.

 Geoffrey Zordilla has always wanted to study fashion design. Initially, he had to struggle with his parents’ disbelief. Still, he pursued his dreams and is currently a fashion design student. He is enthusiastic to experience YDC’s challenges and to learn how to mingle with fellow designers. Nature inspires him, feeling relaxed and comfortable in its serene environment.

Support and vote for your favorite designers through the online poll and the auction of their creations at www.Megastyle.ph. Keep watching the MEGA Young Designers Competition 2012 every Saturday, 7 pm on ETC, with replays every Sunday at 10 am.

 

Generation MEGA Season 3: The MEGA Young Designers Competition 2012 was created for TV by the MEGA Publishing Group.

 

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Be Your Own Bobbi Beauty Expert

In celebration of Bobbi Brown’s 20th anniversary, Bobbi Brown Philippines is giving away treats to their loyal fans. A Facebook app was recently launched called the “Be Your Own Expert” which allows fans to choose their favorite Bobbi beauty tip that makes them prettier and more confident, and then recreate it.

You are invited to join this contest to get a chance to win Bobbi’s limited edition Party Collection Deluxe Travel Kit and PHP 10,000 worth of Bobbi Brown products.

Here’s what you have to do:

• Like the Bobbi Brown Philippines Facebook Page 
• Look for the “Be Your Own Bobbi Beauty Expert” App on the left side below the page’s profile pic
• Launch the app
• Register
• Recreate Bobbi’s beauty tips on yourself, then upload your photo less than 1MB
• Answer a short question- “How does this tip make you pretty powerful?”

A winning entry per week will be chosen based on the quality of both the photo and the answer. A grand prize winner will be picked towards the conclusion of the contest.

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MEGA Fashion Crew Grand Finale

Sixty contestants originally battled it out for the race to become MEGA’s Top Fashion Crew. The ending is near and the final challenges will play the most critical role in the lives of the contestants. The last ten has bested all the past challenges but only 5 will be chosen. For the final two challenges, the contestants have to release all their creativity and efforts to win.

The two remaining teams have to first produce a motion editorial. The photographers have to execute their ideas not just in print, but through a video that will establish their edge. The fashion stylists, make-up artists and hair stylists have to produce the look that will work and highlight the photographer’s vision. Last, the model must not just pose for the camera but act out the scenes to complete the motion editorial.

The final challenge is one of the main highlights that will seal one’s mark in the fashion industry. The team will be tasked to produce a MEGA magazine cover. Being the best fashion magazine, it has always been a great pressure to put together the look of the cover. The cover must convey the content and feel of the entire magazine. The challengers will know first-hand what it takes and what must be done to perfectly deliver the glossy cover of a magazine.

This is the final episode that everyone shouldn’t miss!

Everyone has witnessed the struggles and triumphs of everyone through all the challenges. Still, friendships were established in the course of the competition. Their skills have been tested with their creativity improved. Now, it all boils down to the final judgment for the last ten finalists.

The question is, who makes the final cut to becoming MEGA’s Top Fashion Crew? Find out tonight on ETC.

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Mega Fashion Crew: Final Stages

Weaknesses were overcome, challenges were surpassed, and two teams have remained.

MEGA  Magazine has brought out only the best people deserving to be part of the fashion industry. Sixty contenders originally made the cut but only ten survive for the grand finale. With only two episodes left, the battle to reach the top intensifies.

Last week’s episode gave a glimpse of the process to becoming the final two teams of the MEGA Fashion Crew. Everyone saw the difficulties and victory that all the challengers went through. The remaining teams have reached this far. To prove that they’re the best, a tougher round of challenges will be prepared for them.

Will it be the Vanguards or the Fashion Army?

For the  first round, four challenges will be given . Each challenge will showcase the skills of each member from the hair stylist, make-up artist, fashion stylist, photographer and model. Teams will put together a photo layout for L’Oreal Paris, a beauty shot for Maybelline, a fashion page for FILA and an ad for ZenZest. Each member will lead the teams through the different challenges, highlighting their niche in the industry.

Special guests will be top model Borgy Manotoc and fashion enthusiast and columnist Tim Yap, who will become part of the challenges in this episode.

The four challenges will test the different strengths of each member. In the first part of the grand finale, everyone will know the reason why the remaining challengers are still in the game. Their edge in the industry will be further revealed; the creative skills of each will be tested.

But in the end, only one team will be crowned MEGA’s Top Fashion Crew.

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