*these images are courtesy of IRRI (International Rice Research Institute)
Known as "Typhoon Ondoy" in the Philippines, Typhoon Ketsana, the worst tropical storm in Philippine history, hit central and southern Luzon provinces this past Saturday. According to PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric, Geological, and Astronomical Services Administration), 341.3 mm or roughly 13.4 inches of water, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. They estimate that 240 people have been killed.
My cousin is an active member of the Babae Organization in San Francisco and is asking for donations. They've requested that you make donations to local grass roots organizations, like GABRIELA, so that the monies received will go directly to helping out the communities affected.
I know economic times are tough, but there's no greater gift than helping out our fellow man. Please pass this information to your families, friends, and community. Thank you and please pray for those affected by this storm.
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