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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Philippine-based non-government organizations |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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US-Based Companies and Organizations |
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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 |
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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) |
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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. | | Condolences FLORENTINO -- Diana Cealea "Beauty" passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2010 as a result of a car accident at the age of 22. She was born April 14, 1988 and is survived by her beloved daughter, Destiny Montoya; mother Cenen Romero; brother, Xander Ace Florentino; grandmother, Loving Robledo; as well as many great relatives and friends who loved her and will miss her very much. Services will be held at the chapel of Direct Funeral Services 2919 4th St, NW. A Rosary will be recited on Friday, June 4, 2010 at 2010 at 9:00 a.m. A Funeral Service will be held directly after. Interment will follow the Funeral Service at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith NE. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St, NW, ABQ, 87107. 505-343-8008. STEVENS (Galbiso) -- Josephine (Josefa "Fita") Elfides Armijo passed away peacefully May 24, 2010 into the arms of our loving LORD surrounded by family at Vista Care. Fita was born on March 19, 1926 in the farming village of Corrales and raised by her mother, Eutimia Armijo; and grandfather, Antonio Armijo of Cabezon, NM. She is survived by her children, Louella Galbiso, Josephine Galbiso Martinez (son-in-law, Arthur Martinez), David Galbiso, Mary Jane Galbiso (companion, Daryl Qualls), Sydney (Isabel) Galbiso Aschert (son-in-law, Frank Aschert), Danny Galbiso, and Elisa Diana Galbiso McDowell. Her family included 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter. She leaves her brother, Manuel Gurule; sisters, Rosalia Baca (brother-in-law, Louie Baca) and Mary S. Gurule, all of Alameda. Fita was preceded in death by her first husband, Simplicio Galvizo of Ilocos Norte, Philippines; her second husband, Juan Stevens of Alameda, NM; grandson, David S. Galbiso; and infant son, Lawrence Galbiso. Fita delighted in her family, a special joy was every new grand- and great-grandchild. For many years she enjoyed traveling whether by plane, train, ship, or car with Mary Jane throughout the United States, Hawaii, Mexico, Canada, Panama, Jamaica, Costa Rica; however, her favorite road trips were always here in New Mexico. An engaging storyteller; she regaled all with her adventures. TV shows, Price is Right & Wheel of Fortune, together with Casino Wednesday were her passions. After her traveling days ended, Fita was a lifelong voracious reader and the daily newspaper and crossword puzzle became daily routine. We, Fita's family, express our gratitude to the 7th floor staff at Presbyterian Medical Center for the patient loving care provided during her weeklong stay. Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 27, 2010, at Daniels Funeral Home, 9420 4th Street with mass at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 28, 2010 at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Alameda. | |