When is the Time to Help? NOW!

Now, more than ever, is the time to help our fellow Filipinos in the Visayas who have been affected by the recent calamities. Any kind of help is crucial but it’s still best to give what you already have at hand. It doesn’t have to be big or small, cheap or expensive, as long as it’s appropriate, it’s good enough.

Some people prefer to give cash as it’s more convenient to do while others choose to give stuff like clothes, water and food. There are others, though, who want to give their time and energy by joining relief and rehabilitation efforts. No matter what kind of help you give, as long as it comes from your generous heart, God (and the calamity victims) will surely appreciate it.

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Trying Times in the Philippines and How To Help

Recently, the Philippines, specifically the Visayas, has been a victim of two major calamities. Last October 15th, Bohol and Cebu were hit by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake that killed hundreds of people and destroyed billions’ worth of livelihood, properties and infrastructures. Just last Friday, a super typhoon named Yolanda washed out several parts of Leyte, Samar and Palawan which left thousands of people dead and livelihood, properties and infrastructures ruined as well.

Watching TV these days is just plain depressing. It’s like my heart is breaking into pieces every time I see footages of the devastation in the Visayas, the gloomy expressions on the faces of the survivors there. So terrible. Even the hubby has the same sentiments over this. He can’t stand watching the news for long without saying a sad phrase or two.

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