Mudslide in Leyte

Mudslide in Southern Leyte, Philippines

Last week, a mudslide covered the whole city in Guinsaugon, Southern Leyte. Our hearts go out to those who were affected by this tragedy. I am grateful for the people who are able to go out there and personally help search for survivors and dig up bodies, as well as assist in any way they can.

For most of us who don’t get that chance, we can still help in more ways than we think. Financial help is always the easiest way we can lend a hand. There are more than 2 million Filipinos in the United States. If a quarter of us can give $1 donation to the victims and for this cause, that would be a lot of money, and it can go a long way. Surely every single person can spare $1. That’s the cost of a soda from the vending machine, I’m positive one can survive a day without a bottle of soda.

So please help out and give.

[I will post links of sites where you can send in your donations later.]

Thoughts on Food

The first thing that comes to my mind whenever I see food fights on TV is:
"Sayang naman yung pag-kain!" or "That's a lot of food to 'play' with!"
Hunger has been linked to students not going to school. Hunger has also been linked to lack of motivation. It's true, who can concentrate when his or her stomach is growling, right?

So here are some ideas to help you lessen the families who are hungry everyday. Before you start, have a target recepient. You could choose a less-fortunate family. You could choose a street kid that you always see on your way to school. Just know where your good deed is going.

1. Food Chain
Collect left-over food from a fast food chain. I am sure that they have loads of food that weren't purchased and are still good. Make sure that they are in good condition. We don't want anyone getting sick! To ensure the safety, why don't you go to the restaurant just before it closes and ask if you can get the food directly from the buffet.

2. Bonding with Food
Whip up a good, but easy meal every Sunday. Then deliver it to your recepient. Ask your family to help! Aside from feeding another family, your family can get together and bond! (Wait for more details for this idea in later posts :) )

3. Food Dare
This idea is actually taken from a Dare Diary article that my fellow COC members and I took part in. It's my COC partner's idea so credits to Aya! Buy food from a fast food chain and give it directly to a street kid.

Prayer

God bless everyone who was affected by the tragedy that happened at ULTRA in Pasig.

Let's all pray for them.

Update

Readers of this blog might be wondering what's up with all our plans. School has started and we're pretty busy. However, the contributors are trying to work out a plan so we can donate books to the Philippines.

We'll update you as soon as we have more details! :)