MANILA, Philippines – Celebrities on Twitter asked help for the Yolanda victims, as US and other countries help with relief operations. The response of everyone all over the globe was overwhelming, and hopefully. those in the Philippine government would be able to bring these donations to those who truly need them.
Another tropical depression, Zoraida, has entered the country causing rains, while the country is still gasping for some air by the devastation wrought by super typhoon Yolanda.
Reportedly, the US Embassy in Manila has sent 80 US Marines to help in the relief efforts for Yolanda victims.
U.S. Embassy Manila @usembassymanila 4h
“Approximately 80 U.S. Marines arrived @ Villamor Air Base to help with the relief operations on Nov.10.”
US Marines help in the relief operations for Yolanda victims, Image credit: US Embassy, Manila
Even during the MTV EMA Music Awards in Amsterdam, people offered some minutes of silence for the Yolanda victims.
Actress, TV Host, KC Concepcion, tweeted:
KC Concepcion @kc_concepcion 9h
“My followers in USA! Help us bring FOOD to typhoon #Haiyan victims! Text AID to 27722 & donate $10 to those in need. “
My followers in USA! Help us bring FOOD to typhoon #Haiyan victims! Text AID to 27722 & donate $10 to those in need. pic.twitter.com/o3bvF11e2H”
— KC Concepcion (@kc_concepcion) November 11, 2013
Actress Anne Curtis tweeted the link to CNN which provided ways to help the super typhoon victims.
Anne Curtis-Smith @annecurtissmith 19h
PLEASE SHARE. How to help Typhoon Haiyan survivors http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/09/world/iyw-how-to-help-typhoon-haiyan/index.html?sr=sharebar_twitter …
APO-Hiking society singer provided information for people who may need helicopters.
Important info for those who need helicopters to deliver goods. Pls pass.. pic.twitter.com/oSm75RaxbP
— Jim (@Jimparedes) November 11, 2013
Important info for those who need helicopters to deliver goods. Pls pass.. pic.twitter.com/oSm75RaxbP
President Aquino has declared a state of national calamity so that relief operations are not hampered and hoarding and increase in prices are prevented.
Here’s How You Can Help:
- The safest way to help is to visit the Philippine Red Cross Site and send your contributions from there.
- You may also course your contribution through the American Red Cross.