Philippines floods: How you can help

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A number of Australian aid agencies are currently considering how much help they can give the Philippines to overcome the devastation caused by Tropical Storm Ketsana.

SBS Radiothon

SBS Radio’s Filipino programme will be holding a radiothon to gather donations for the victims of Tropical Storm Ketsana, which has killed scores and left thousands homeless around Manila.

The radiothon will run on 97.7 FM between 11am and noon on Wednesday, and again on Thursday from 10am to 11am.

All proceeds will be donated to the Philippine National Red Cross and the National Disaster Coordinating Council of the Philippines.

How to donate

Donation can be deposited in the bank account of PCC NSW at Commonwealth Bank. Account detail are as follows:

Account Name : PCC NSW Inc.
Bank : Commonwealth Bank of Australia Inc.
BSB and Account Number: 062121 1044 7596

Request the bank teller to indicate "TOP-HAA – YOUR NAME" for reference.

Once deposited please notify PCC NSW by sending an email to contact@pcc-nsw.org.au or on 0423 590 561.

Other agencies

Below is a list of Australian aid agencies who are accepting donations towards aiding the Philippines, and how to donate to them:

• Caritas Australia
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  Call 1800 024 413 or click here to donate online. 
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• World Vision Australia
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• Call 13 32 40 or click here to donate online.

• Oxfam
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• Call 1800 088 110 or click here to donate online.

• Red Cross Australia

  Call 1800 811 700 or click here to donate online.
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This page will be updated as other agencies provide details on how to contribute to rescue and clean-up efforts.

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Ab 18-year-old has drowned after saving more than 30 people from rampaging floodwater in the Philippines. 

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Muelmar Magallanes braved rampaging floods to save more than 30 people, but ended up sacrificing his life in a last trip to rescue a baby girl who was being swept away on a styrofoam box.
  
Family members and people who Magallenes saved hailed the 18-year-old construction worker a hero today, as his body lay in a coffin at a makeshift evacuation centre near their destroyed Manila riverside village.
  
"I am going to be forever grateful to Muelmar. He gave his life for my baby. I will never forget his sacrifice," said Menchie Penalosa, the mother of the six-month-old girl whom he carried to safety before being swept away himself.
  
Magallanes was at home on Saturday with his family when tropical storm Ketsana unleashed the heaviest rains in more than 40 years on the Philippine capital and surrounding areas.
  
At first the family, long used to heavy rains, paid little attention to the storm.

Magallanes helped trapped neighbours
  
But Magallanes and his father quickly decided to evacuate the family once they realised the river 800 metres (2,600 feet) away had burst its banks.
  
With the help of an older brother, Magallanes tied a string around his waist and attached it one-by-one to his three younger siblings, whom he took to higher ground. Then he came back for his parents.
  
But Magallanes, a strong swimmer, decided to go back for neighbours trapped on rooftops.
  
He ended up making many trips, and eventually saved more than 30 people from drowning, witnesses and survivors said.

Last rescue too much for Magallanes
  
Tired and shivering, Magallanes was back on higher ground with his family when he heard Penalosa screaming as she and her baby were being swept away on the polystyrene box they were using in an attempt to cross the swift currents.
  
He dived back in after the mother and daughter, who were already a few metres away and bobbing precariously among the debris floating on the brown water.
  
"I didn't know that the current was so strong. In an instant, I was under water. We were going to die," said Penalosa, her eyes welling with tears and voice choking with emotion.
  
"Then this man came from nowhere and grabbed us. He took us to where the other neighbours were, and then he was gone," Penalosa said.
  
Penalosa and other witnesses said an exhausted Magallanes was simply washed away amid the torrent of water.

Death toll expected to rise
  
Neighbours found his body on Sunday, along with 28 others who perished amid Manila's epic flooding. The official death toll stands at 86 but that excludes those recovered in Magallanes' village, called Bagong Silangan.
  
Standing next to his coffin, Magallanes' parents paid tribute to their son.
  
"He always had a good heart," said his father, Samuel.
  
"We had already been saved. But he decided to go back one last time for the girl."
  
His mother, Maria Luz, wept as she described her son as incredibly brave.
  
"He saved so many people, but ended up not being able to save himself."

 

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[user_headline] => Donating Clothes and Other goods [comment_date] => 06 Oct 2009 13:02 AEST [agree] => 4 [disagree] => 0 ) [1] => Array ( [articles_ugc_id] => 33362 [author] => rowena [source] => sydney [content] => i want ot volunteer to go over and help these people at my own expense. does anyone know where i can get more information on doing this..thankyou [user_headline] => i want to volunteer [comment_date] => 02 Oct 2009 20:19 AEST [agree] => 4 [disagree] => 0 ) [2] => Array ( [articles_ugc_id] => 33287 [author] => NJR [source] => San Francisco, CA [content] => Hey, folks! These are all great suggestions. Do any of you know where someone in CA can donate items?? I'm doing some research and came across this page. Any and all information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks! [user_headline] => where can US folks donate items? [comment_date] => 02 Oct 2009 9:34 AEST [agree] => 0 [disagree] => 0 ) [3] => Array ( [articles_ugc_id] => 33102 [author] => John [source] => Sydney [content] => You may also donate online thru http://www.philippines.com.au [user_headline] => online donation [comment_date] => 30 Sep 2009 21:45 AEST [agree] => 0 [disagree] => 0 ) [4] => Array ( [articles_ugc_id] => 33092 [author] => Jannelle Cruz [source] => Doonside [content] => We are accepting clothing, food and monetary donations. For drop-offs or collection contact Jannelle via email at janjoe33@yahoo.com.au. If you have a Facebook account simply search for Jannelle Cruz and add as a friend. Updates about this project is updated regularly on my facebook account. Donations will be distributed through one of the U.P campuses or one of the LDS Chapels in Manila. Thank you so much. [user_headline] => Clothing,Food and Monetary Donation [comment_date] => 30 Sep 2009 20:24 AEST [agree] => 0 [disagree] => 0 ) [5] => Array ( [articles_ugc_id] => 33022 [author] => Fanny Madlang-awa [source] => Batangas City, Philippines [content] => Our Women Christian Org. under Alliance of Bible Community Churches of the Phils. are receiving donations of either cash or relief clothes and canned goods for the flood victims in many areas of our country. You can send your donations to this address: Alliance of Bible Community Churches of the Philippines. C/O Mrs. Fanny Madlang-awa,(General Secretary) Tierra Verde Subd. Batangas City, Philippines, 4200 [user_headline] => Relief goods [comment_date] => 30 Sep 2009 14:53 AEST [agree] => 0 [disagree] => 0 ) [6] => Array ( [articles_ugc_id] => 32912 [author] => Ella [source] => Sydney [content] => Masagana Oriental Variety Store Glenwood is accepting any form of donations. If it's clothing, food, or supplies, they will be happy to accept and will organise delivery to PNRC (Philippine National Red Cross) and Sagip Kapamilya. They are located at - Shop3/ 60 Glenwood Park Drv Glenwood NSW 2768 [user_headline] => Clothing and Supplies [comment_date] => 29 Sep 2009 21:34 AEST [agree] => 2 [disagree] => 0 ) [7] => Array ( [articles_ugc_id] => 32907 [author] => TY [source] => Sydney [content] => Red Cross Australia also accepts donations for Typhoone Ketsana victims. Select Typhoon Ketsana on the drop down menu. [user_headline] => Red Cross [comment_date] => 29 Sep 2009 21:15 AEST [agree] => 3 [disagree] => 0 ) [8] => Array ( [articles_ugc_id] => 32897 [author] => Chris [source] => Sydney [content] => please help and donate foods and clothes is most important thanks. [user_headline] => better to donate foods and clothes [comment_date] => 29 Sep 2009 19:53 AEST [agree] => 3 [disagree] => 0 ) [9] => Array ( [articles_ugc_id] => 32877 [author] => Marjo [source] => Sydney [content] => Donating goods from Sydney, Australia (clothes, shoes, pillows, blankets, canned food, toiletries, etc): Drop off houses: -MICHELLE BARRERA - Castle Hill (Hills/North West) - mbcb83@gmail.com -CARLOS BARRERA - Kensington (Eastern suburbs/CBD) -ROSARY COLOMA - Abbotsford (Inner West/City Fringe) - rosary.coloma@gmail.com | +61(0)449153650 -ALA PAREDES - Blacktown (Western suburbs) - ala_paredes@yahoo.com [user_headline] => Donations for Clothing and Supplies [comment_date] => 29 Sep 2009 16:56 AEST [agree] => 0 [disagree] => 0 ) [10] => Array ( [articles_ugc_id] => 32832 [author] => Mark [source] => Brisbane [content] => Sorry on principle I don't donate to religious .orgs I donated to - UN World Food Programme https://www.wfp.org/donate/ondoy [user_headline] => UN - World Food Programme [comment_date] => 29 Sep 2009 11:19 AEST [agree] => 4 [disagree] => 8 ) [11] => Array ( [articles_ugc_id] => 32817 [author] => Hector Mabborang [source] => Werrington, NSW [content] => At long last, an easier and faster way to donate. Thank you everyone for making this happen! [user_headline] => Finally! [comment_date] => 29 Sep 2009 10:13 AEST [agree] => 6 [disagree] => 0 ) [12] => Array ( [articles_ugc_id] => 32772 [author] => Suzanne Porter [source] => West Midlands UK [content] => Are there any relief efforts going on in the West Midlands where we can send clothing and supplies? [user_headline] => Philippines help [comment_date] => 29 Sep 2009 0:37 AEST [agree] => 5 [disagree] => 1 ) ) ) [winston] => test )