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Dick Gordon Under Fire on Facebook Re: Ondoy Relief Distribution (Updated)

Ronald Redito — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:46:36 +0000

Update:

In the spirit of fairness, I am taking down my blog post as per the original author’s request.

Martin Cervantes' Apology

I also thank Raul for bringing in the side of our good Senator.

Here’s Mr. Cervantes apology from Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/note

Again, I humbly apologize for the confusion.

I too have added to the confusion.

But is it really right to make people wait for the relief goods for hours?

Just a thought.

For comments and violent reactions, please feel free to share below.

Ondoy Typhoon Experience: Why We Are Blessed

Ronald Redito — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:28:05 +0000

Whenever we take that road to Provident Village, I consciously ask myself, “why are we blessed?” and I always come up with several answers despite the devastating surroundings. We come to the realization that although things are written in black and white, you always have the option to choose which side you’re on.

Times like this, one may say that “I lost everything.” In our case, WE REGAINED SOMETHING.

We regained the love and respect for and from each member of our family. We regained moments with each other, which we have frequently taken for granted. It was only yesterday that I was able to hug my Ate, shed a tear with her again and shared a good laugh with my Kuya over a ridiculous radio ad. It’s at this time that I truly appreciated my siblings because I know they will be there should I be in this situation. And because they are now living with us, we are now together as one family every single day, instead of twice or thrice a week. We’re even sharing wi-fi access at home and accessing FB all at the same time.

We regained friends — those we thought we have already lost in the way but are now sending text messages of comfort, asking how we are and offering their help and those we have never thought of taking this experience with us.

Most importantly, we regained our faith because of the continuous blessings that we receive from the Lord despite the losses.

My Ate says her biggest realization is that she didn’t possess anything. Except for some valuables, she’s almost ready to get rid of everything in their house. And I think that is not a matter of being proud that she has the resources to replace these material things. It is the strength to let go of fond memories in their house and move on, which is very hard to do at this stage of this tragedy, It is a simple reminder that life is really temporary and while we are able and capable, we need to invest not on worldly riches but on reliable friends, a strong and intact family and a healthy life.

More than anything else, we are blessed because our loved ones are not only safe, but they were spared from any physical hardship and traumatic experience as well. I couldn’t imagine my 7-year old nephew being trapped in that attic for more than 12 hours, nor my sister having to worry about her husband’s health, Miguel, Marlyn, their safety, the house and their belongings all at the same time. Moreso, the 4 of them being stuck on the rooftop and waiting endlessly for rescue. Again, we are blessed because they are alive and unharmed.

I think it is also a blessing that we are given the opportunity to see the beauty amidst disaster, people’s kindness and generosity despite fight for survival, unity bridging physical and social barriers, cheerful smiles in times of hardships, and will instead of hopelessness.

These are the true reasons why we are blessed.

This is a repost from a UP friend’s Facebook’s note about her family’s typhoon Ondoy experience which I think is worth sharing. Please share in your Twitter and Facebook.

: Ondoy Typhoon Experience

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How to donate to Ondoy Typhoon Victims

Ondoy Virus: Featured on Inquirer.Net

Ondoy Donation Using Xoom: How to Help Ondoy Victims

Ronald Redito — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:00:41 +0000

Send a Fee-Free Money Transfer to Help the Typhoon Ondoy Relief Efforts

Xoom is concerned about the situation in the Philippines and their hearts go out to everyone impacted by Typhoon Ondoy. To help the Typhoon Ondoy relief efforts, they are offering fee-free money transfers to the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC).

You can donate to the relief efforts by visiting Xoom.com and entering the coupon code “HELPONDOY” to make a fee-free money transfer donation to the Philippine National Red Cross. This special coupon code is valid until Friday October 9, 2009.

How to Use Xoom to Help the Typhoon Ondoy Relief Efforts

Use the following steps to make a donation to the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC):

Step 1 – Sign up for a Xoom.com account, or sign in to your existing Xoom.com account.
Step 2 – Select Bank Deposit as a disbursement option.
Step 3 – Enter the following Recipient Name and Bank Account details:

Recipient Name – Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC)

Bank Account Details – The following Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) bank account details will be needed at the time of the transaction. You can enter any one of the following bank accounts to make their donation:

PNRC Peso Accounts:
• Banco de Oro – Peso Account: 453-0018647
• Bank of the Philippine Islands – Peso Account: 4991-0010-99
• Metrobank – Peso Account: 151-3-04163122-8
• Philippine National Bank – Peso Account: 3623-3680-0011

PNRC Dollar Accounts:
• Banco de Oro – Dollar Account: 453-0039482
• Bank of the Philippine Islands – Dollar Account: 8114-0030-94
• Metrobank – Dollar Account: 151-2-151002182
• Philippine National Bank – Dollar Account: 375-283500026

Enter Recipient Address and Phone Number:

Philippines National Red Cross
National Headquarters
Bonifacio Drive, Port Area
Manila 2803, Philippines
Phone Number: 632 527 0000

Step 4 – Enter the coupon code “HELPONDOY” at the bottom of the Payments page.

Please share this post in your Facebook, Friendster and Twitter so your friends and families abroad can donate hassle-free. It’s time for bayanihan! We can help rebuild lives.

I just hope these donations will reach those really in need! And not the corrupt officials’ pockets.

Hope this helps.

In Service,

Ronald Redito

PS:

Xoom can be used anywhere in the world. It is also the mode of payment used by my employers in the US to send my salary.

Ondoy Update Virus, Ondoy Typhoon Virus: WARNING

Ronald Redito — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:51:39 +0000

Update: NOW in the News!

Now featured at:

http://www.gmanews.tv/

http://blog.trendmicro.com/

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/

“I guess I am the first to blog about this and there are a lot who doubted my intent. Now I have proven you that this is REAL!”

In a statement, Trend Micro Senior Threat Analyst Joseph Pacamara found several malicious websites that when visited, will take the user to other landing websites that contained the executable file “soft_207.exe”.

This file contains a hidden Trojan called TROJ_FAKEAV.BND, which masquerades as a fake antivirus application.

- newsinfo.inquirer.net

Below is my original post:

Hey guys,

This is a warning! I know how important internet is in the current time. We can get instant updates wherever side of the planet you are in.

The latest search trends in Google that we may have are:

1. Ondoy Flood

2. Ondoy Update

3. Ondoy Typhoon

because of the storm that recently hit Manila and left thousands of families homeless, devastated and some even got killed.

In this regards some people with crooked minds have grabbed the opportunity to spread malwares, trojans and viruses. And take note, THEY ARE ON THE FIRST PAGE of Google search results.

If you Google the above-mentioned terms, you may be directed to harmful sites. See screenshot below.

Ondoy Virus

I’ve been victimized so please spread the word. Please check first if the one you are visiting is an authority site (reliable sites).

It’s better if you have a good antivirus installed or purchase one that is reliable. Thank god I have this installed. Scan your computers now before it’s too late.

Hope you find this helpful. Kindly share to your friends in Twitter and Facebook to warn them.

I don’t know why there are kinds of people who take advantage of situations like this. We need your help! Let’s all pray for the victims of this unfortunate event.

Ronald

Disclaimer:

I don’t claim that the above scanner can remove the virus. It’s just the one installed on my PC since April 2009. And I am not in anyway connected to whoever made the virus. I am a UP Manila Pol Sci graduate and a complete idiot on software stuff. It’s just that I am the first to discover the said issue.

Help me maintain my blog, send me some love. =)

Ondoy Flood: Typhoon Ondoy Update

Ronald Redito — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 18:50:18 +0000

Heavy rains brought by tropical storm “Ondoy” flooded Philippine capital Manila and its sounding areas, causing some domestic flights to get canceled and traffic paralyzed on Saturday.

According to Philippine government agencies, heavy rains have poured without let-up in Metro Manila since dawn Saturday, causing massive flooding across the metropolis, and floods have reached chest level in some areas.

Here’s a video of Makati Central Business District’s underpass submerged in water. I have never experienced this when I worked in Makati before.

Metro Manila is flooded and I have heard some students and faculties are stranded in the schools and colleges.

Updated Ondoy Typhoon Videos:

ondoy flood

Now is the time to unite, our affected kababayans need our help. I have found Manolo Quezon’s blog on how to help.

Visit: Ondoy Typhoon Donation

Here are other related sites/videos:

Ondoy Typhoon

Ondoy Flood

Ondoy Update

WE NEED YOUR PRAYERS!