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.

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.