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Ways to donate for Typhoon Victims

 

Here's a comprehensive list on ways to send financial support for the typhoon victims and survivors:

Wells Fargo Eliminates Remittance Transfer Fees to Philippines for Families and Friends Affected by Typhoon Ketsana (Ondoy)

Customers can send money by calling the Wells Fargo Phone Bank at 1-800-556-0605, going online at wellsfargo.com, or by visiting a Wells Fargo banking store. Wells Fargo has the capability to serve customers in English and Tagalog.  ExpressSend customers can send up to $3,000 a day for if originated from an eligible Wells Fargo account. Recipients can claim their funds at more than 800 branches and 1,500 plus ATMs throughout the Philippines.

Wells Fargo Donates $100,000 to American Red Cross

ABS-CBN Foundation

Donations can be made via PayPal:

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=8540894

Checks / Cash made payable and mailed to:

ABS-CBN Foundation

Attn: Sagip Kapamilya

150 Shoreline Dr.

Redwood City, CA 94065

www.abscbnfoundation.org

25,333 families have been served so far in Metro Manila.

            Other ways to help the victims of Typhoon Ondoy:           

Philippine Government Relief Agencies

National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC)

NDCC Donated Funds

Current Account (Philippine peso) #0-00149-435-3

Swift Code: DBPHPHMM Account #36002016

Development Bank of the Philippines

Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo Branch

Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City

Philippines

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)

Imee Rose Castillo / Rey Martija - (632-9312101 local 506-507 or 63-9517119)

DSWD Foreign Donation

Account No. 3124-0055-81

ZIP Address: TLBPPHMMXXX

LBP Batasan Branch

Constitution Hills, Quezon City

Philippine-based non-government organizations

Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC)- http://www.redcross.org.ph/Site/PNRC/Default.aspx?S=48&SS=972

Metrobank
Port Area Branch, Anda Circle, Manila
Acct Name: The Philippine National Red Cross
Acct. No. 151-2-151-00218-2
Swift Code: MBTC PH MM

 

Bank of the Philippine Islands
UN Branch, Ermita, Manila
Acct Name: The Philippine National Red Cross
Acct. No.: 8114-0030-94; Type of Acct: Savings
Swift Code: BOPIPHMM

ABS-CBN Foundation – you may send funds directly to

Acct Name:  ABC-CBN Foundation Inc.

Bank:  BANCO DE ORO

Peso Account Number:  55630060113

Branch: BDO Mother Ignacia, Quezon City

Ayala Foundation USA

Online: http://www.af-usa.org/donate_now_form. Asp and select "AF-USA Typhoon Relief Fund" from the drop down menu marked "Donations For".

Check donations may be sent to Ayala Foundation USA (put "flood victims" on the memo portion of your check) and mail to:

Ayala Foundation USA

255 Shoreline Drive Suite 428

Redwood City CA 94065

Ayala Foundation USA is coordinating with Ayala Foundation, Inc and other groups conducting major relief efforts. Donations will be brought to areas where the need is greatest and areas that have not yet been reached by groups doing disaster relief mobilization.

Gawad Kalinga (through ANCOP USA)

To donate directly to GK Typhoon Relief Fund, go to : http://www.ancopusa.org/donation/

Donation will be processed via PayPal and is subject to a PayPal transaction fee of 2.9% plus $0.30.  The amount of your donation is tax-deductible.   ANCOP Foundation (USA), Inc. is a registered, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit w/ tax ID 68-0463495

GMA KAPUSO Foundation– you may send funds directly to

Acct Name:  GMA Kapuso Foundation, Inc.

Bank:  METROBANK

Peso Account Number:      3-098-51034-7

Dollar Account Number:     2-098-00244-2

Type of Account:  Savings

Swift Code:  MBTC PH MM

US-Based Companies and Organizations

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI-New York)

Remittance fee waived for donations credit to BPI Foundation account # CA0011-1530-89.

BPI Foundation is working closely with the Corporate Network for Disaster Response (CNDR)

 

Philippine National Bank (PNB)

Remittance fee waived for donations to GMA Kapuso Foundation

 

Western Union USA

50%-off on remittance fees for ALL transactions from the US to the Philippines on the following Wednesdays: September 30, October 7 and October 14

Western Union has already donated $50,000.00 to the Philippine National Red Cross

 

                            Worlds Apart One Heart,Inc.

North Carolina based non-profit organization dedicate to perform annual medical, surgical, and dental mission to towns in Leyte and Samar, providing medical care to people that otherwise would not have access to medical care from anywhere else.

 

Worlds Apart One Heart, Inc. are now accepting monetary donations for typhoon victims in the Philippines. Management of accepted donations are personally supervised by WAOH volunteers in Manila to insure that donations assist the typhoon victims in the best possible way. 

 

Donate securely online here: 

click here- Worlds Apart One Heart,Inc.

 

Worlds Apart One Heart on Facebook

(FAFNM's Evelio Sabay is a supporter of this organization)

 

 
 
  Results of the New Mexico Consular Outreach


~from the LA Philippine Consulate webpage:
(to clarify, FAFNM was the main host for the Consular Outreach with gracious support of Rio Grande FANHS *)

Los Angeles, 11 August 2009 – Deputy Consul General Daniel R. Espiritu led a team from the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles and conducted a consular outreach program at the Inn at Rio Rancho, NM on 8 August 2009.


The consular outreach program was undertaken in cooperation with the Filipino American National Historical Society Rio Grande Chapter.

The following are the number of services rendered during the two-day outreach program: renewal of passports (255), dual citizenship (23), replacement of loss passport (2), notarization of documents (7), civil registry (5), and visa issuance (1).



In addition, a total of 138 applicants signed up for Overseas Absentee Voting (OAV) registration.
Deputy Consul General Espiritu was accompanied by the following members of the consular team: Vice Consul John G. Reyes (OAV), Estrella Perez, Adrian Peran (Collecting Officer), Steneli Alviar, and Rowena Namay.


Deputy Consul General Daniel R. Espiritu (4th from right) and members of the Philippine Consular Team to New Mexico, namely (R-L): Rowena Namay, Estrella Perez, Steneli Alviar and Vice Consul John G. Reyes; services Filipinos in New Mexico and nearby places during a one-day consular outreach program held on 8 August 2009.

*please note that a majority of Rio Grande FANHS are also FAFNM active members.

 

Overseas Absentee Voter Information


Philippine citizens are required to show a valid passport while Dual Citizens to show an original or certified true copy of Order of Approval of his/her application to retain or re-acquire his/her Filipino citizenship, or Oath of Allegiance issued by Post or Bureau of Immigration.
 
The applicant shall personally appear before a Representative at Post, fill-up the Application Form for registration/certification as Overseas Absentee Voter (
http://www.philippineconsulatela.org/OAV%20FORMS/oavf1_revised_09-17.pdf), submit all supporting documents and have his biometrics taken.   
 
For other questions, click on
http://www.philippineconsulatela.org/OAV-FAQs.htm#Q5
 
Please forward to all Filipinos you know that are not currently a member of the FAFNM.

 

Consular Outreach to coincide with

Pamana Heritage Awards in August


 

With Consul General Mary Jo Bernado Aragon on hand for the Pamana Heritage Awards on August 8th where she will be the guest of honor, there will be a time set for Consular Outreach at the same venue as the Awards. The Pamana Heritage Awards which is sponsored by the Rio Grande chapter of FANHS will be held in the evening at the Rio Rancho Inn and Conference Center, 1465 Rio Rancho Blvd. SE, Rio Rancho, NM. The Consular Outreach will be from 9:00AM to 5:00PM.

 

This would be a good opportunity for those who wish to update or renew their Philippine passports or apply for dual-citizenships. Our past Consular Outreach events have been very successful and have assisted many who don't have to go to Los Angeles for these services. It certainly saves them time and travel.

 

Our Filipino American Community in New Mexico appreciates the LA Philippine Consulate for providing these services once again. Contact FAFNM, or contact Cora Romillo for details and requirements.

 

Download here for: Dual Citizenship form (pdf), requirements (pdf), and benefits (pdf). Read the instructions and requirents very carefully to avoid problems later. Be advised that there is a fee for acquiring dual-citizenship.  

 
 
RATED PG - Parental Guidance Suggested

As Filipino American parents, we are just like any other American parents. We deal with all types of problems and issues with our children, whether it be some unknown or unexplained medical problem or it could be dealing with something behavioral. 
While it's a given that raising your kids is really a joy and precious, sometimes we wish there is some kind of manual to help us out.
 
Today's tip hopefully will somewhat fulfill this. Click here to go to minti.com. There are lots of articles on parenting that might answer some of your questions to better nurture your kids. Maybe you're an uncle or aunt or grandparent, this site will give you tips also. It's a fantastic way to help other parents. Go to Minti. 
 
Another great site to visiit is here at kidshealth.org. This is not just for parents. There are sections for kids and teens to help them find answers to their questions.
 
Tips (formerly featured from the Home page)

 A great way for students to get some experience is an internship, which is an advantage that gives grads a start when they are looking for a job. An internship also is a gateway to accepting the full time positions where they have been a intern. It's a great way to network and meet people who can help them in future plans. Go to collegerecruiter.com 

 

Ever want to give your student an edge on homework help, especially Math? 

Go to Mathway.com. Of course, your students shouldn't depend on Mathway to get their homework done, but it hopefully helps for those very difficult problems!

Important Information for NMVAHCS Health Care Workers Influenza Procedures September 22, 2009


Background

The novel 2009 H1N1 influenza (flu) virus is causing illness in infected persons in the United States and countries around the world. Other influenza strains may also circulate and cause illness. Since not everyone is tested and because some of the tests are not accurate, it is not always known which influenza a person has.

Monitor Your Health Daily

All healthcare workers (employees, volunteers and others working at the NMVAHCS) are requested to monitor their health for symptoms of influenza-like illness (see below) every day before coming to work. To protect patients and co-workers, healthcare workers with influenza-like illness should not come to work.

An influenza-like illness is an illness with fever (temperature >1000 F) and any of the following: cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. A significant number of people who have been infected with novel H1N1 flu virus also have reported diarrhea and vomiting.

NMVAHCS Call-in Procedures

If you need to call-in sick for any reason, call your supervisor as per established routine practice. Your supervisor will ask:

                        Do you think you have H1N1? Answering the question is optional. You are NOT required to answer but tracking influenza illness in employees will help us plan our response to the overall situation.

                        Answer yes, you think you have H1N1 if you have an influenza-like illness with fever (temperature >1000 F) and any of the following: cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. A significant number of people who have been infected with novel H1N1 flu virus also have reported diarrhea and vomiting.

                        If you do NOT have a fever and have not taken fever-reducing medicine (e.g. Tylenol, Ibuprofen) answer no. If you develop a fever before the next shift you are due to work you can revise your answer.

                        Your supervisor will provide information to Employee Health Services (EHS) – you do NOT need to call EHS.

 

If You Have An Influenza-like Illness

Most people can be cared for at home, do not require medical care and can expect to recover within a week. See Care of Influenza at Home Instructions (updated Sept 09).

The CDC recommends that person working in healthcare (with or without direct patient contact) stay home for at least 7 days. Persons with influenza should be considered potentially contagious (able to spread disease) for up to 7 days after illness onset.

If you recover very quickly and believe that perhaps you did not have H1N1 you may be cleared to return to work before 7 days through EHS (call ext 2323).

Since most people do NOT require medical care, the medical documentation typically required for absences greater than 3 days is not necessary.

If You Are In a Group That is at Higher Risk for Complications From Influenza

Serious illness or complications from influenza infection is more likely in young children, the elderly (over the age of 65), pregnant women, and those with chronic heart, lung (e.g. asthma), kidney, liver, Page 2 of 2 22 Sep 09, Infection Control

blood or metabolic diseases (such as diabetes), or weakened immune systems (e.g. taking immunosuppressive medications, infected with HIV).

If you are in a high risk category, NMVAHCS can provide anti-viral treatment. This medication may help prevent influenza-like illness or prevent complications. Call EHS at ext 2323 to discuss possible treatment. If anti-viral medication is indicated, the treatment must be started as soon as possible after the onset of illness.

If treatment is indicated, Employee Health will provide instructions about how and when to pick up the medication. It is permitted to have someone else pick up your medication, but they will need to have your ID card with them. Some doses are available in the CBOCs for timely access for high-risk CBOC staff.

If you are NOT in a high risk category, treatment with anti-virals is not recommended.

Other Related Frequently Asked Questions:

What if I am well but someone in my family or another close contact has H1N1 or an influenza-like illness? If someone in your household or a close contact is sick with influenza-like illness you may continue to work and are NOT required to stay home. We ask that you monitor your health closely. The estimated incubation period is unknown and could range from 1 to 7 days, and more likely 1 to 4 days.

What if I am well but need to stay home to take care of someone else who has influenza-like illness? If you need to stay home to care for the ill person refer to the information on the Care of Influenza at Home Instructions (Sep 09)

What should I do if influenza symptoms start while I am at work? If you develop a fever and other influenza symptoms while you are at work, report to your supervisor. Your supervisor will arrange to have you relieved of duties, have you put on a surgical mask, take you to EHS if necessary or have you go home.

What should I do if I am exposed to someone at work who has influenza-like illness? Once influenza is circulating widely in the community, it is difficult to determine individual exposures as persons will be exposed in multiple settings. However, report unprotected exposures to respiratory secretions from a patient with influenza-like illness to EHS.

I am in a health group that is high-risk, can I get treatment so that I don’t get influenza? Influenza vaccination with both the seasonal and pandemic vaccines is the best protection against influenza infection. Antiviral medication will not be available to prevent influenza infection but if you become ill and are at high-risk for complications, antiviral treatment is available through EHS.

I am in a health group that is high-risk, can I be re-assigned to work in a low-risk area (i.e. without contact with patients will influenza-like illness or without direct patient contact)? Re-assignments are not recommended at this time. This guidance is based on the finding that disease severity with pandemic influenza is comparable to that of seasonal influenza. Be sure to follow all Infection Control recommendations such as respiratory hygiene and isolation precautions including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

For more information Contact Infection Control at ext 4551

note: information on the above article is from VAMC