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Typhoon Sendong Emergency Alert

noreply@blogger.com (Mark Ian Dacera) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:10:48 PST

Ways to Donate

Through Ushare - Credit Card, Online Banking, Megalink

Through GreenPeso - PayPal, Bancnet, GCash

Through PayDollar

Cash or Check Donations

Please send cash or check donations to the PRC

National Headquarters in Manila. Checks should be made payable to The Philippine Red Cross. We can also arrange for donation pick-up.
We now accept cash donations for the Philippine Red Cross at any 7-11 store or Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop nationwide.

Bank Deposit

Bank accounts for Donations

Banco De OroPeso: 00-453-0018647
Dollar: 10-453-0039482

MetrobankPeso: 151-3-041631228
Dollar: 151-2-15100218-2

Philippine National BankPeso: 3752 8350 0034
Dollar: 3752 8350 0042

Unionbank of the PhilippinesPeso: 1015 4000 0201
Dollar: 1315 4000 0090

All Check/Cash for the account of Philippine Red Cross (Swift Codes)

Banco De OroBNORPHMM

Bank of the Philippine IslandsBOPIPHMM

MetrobankMBTCPHMM

Philippine National Bank
-PNBMPHMM

Unionbank of the Philippines-UBPHPHMM

For your donations to be properly acknowledged, please fax the bank transaction slip at nos. +63.2.527.0575 or +63.2.404.0979 with your name, address and contact number.

In-Kind Donation

Local
Please send in-kind local donations to Philippine Red Cross - National Headquarters in Manila. We could also arrange for donation pick-up

International
1. Send a letter of intent to donate to the PRC.
2. A letter of acceptance from PRC shall be sent back to the donor.
3. Immediately after shipping the goods, please send the (a) original Deed of Donation, (b) copy of packing list and (c) original Airway Bill for air shipments or Bill of Lading for sea shipments to Philippine Red Cross - National Headquarters c/o Secretary General Gwendolyn Pang, Bonifacio Drive, Port Area, Manila 1018, Philippines.

The PRC does not accept rotten, damaged, expired or decayed goods. Though we appreciate your generosity, PRC also discourages donations of old clothes as we have more than enough to go around.

SMS and G-Cash

SMS
Text REDAMOUNT to 2899 (Globe) or 4143 (Smart)

G-Cash
Text DONATEAMOUNT4-digit M-PINREDCROSS to 2882

You can donate the following denominations:
Globe: 5, 25, 100, 300, 500 or 1000
Smart: 10, 25, 50, 100, 300, 500 or 1000

Through your generosity, we can stand prepared for disasters. We appreciate your continuous and unwavering support. Thank you.

Email us: fundgeneration@redcross.org.ph
Call Hotline 143
or (+632) 527.0000
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
Bonifacio Drive, Port Area
Manila 1018, Philippines
Email: prc@redcross.org.ph

William, Kate exchange kisses on palace balcony

noreply@blogger.com (Mark Ian Dacera) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:50:27 PST

LONDON (AP) – Newlyweds Prince William and Kate Middleton sealed their wedding with a pair of kisses on a balcony at Buckingham Palace, delighting thousands of spectators.

There was a roar of approval from the crowd as William and his bride exchanged a peck on the lips Friday. It was quickly followed by another, then a flyby of vintage and modern Royal Air Force planes.

The couple will now attend a lunch reception for 650 guests, followed by an evening party for 300 friends and family.

Prince William Engaged to Kate Middleton

noreply@blogger.com (Mark Ian Dacera) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:44:45 PST

Keep this in mind: the prince and Middleton have been on-again, off-again, on-again for eight years. According to News of the World, the couple has reached “an understanding” and by that we mean their relationship will end in a walk down the aisle.

Royal watchers don’t get the wedding rice out just yet though. We hear it’ll be a lengthy engagement as the vows will not occur between Prince William and Kate Middleton until 2011. And that’s at the earliest. As per News of the World, Kate should be on the palace balcony as a princess when the Queen celebrates the commemorative Diamond Jubilee in 2012.

The Diamond Jubilee is a rather extra-bang celebration, marking sixty years on the throne. Buckingham Palace sounds like it will be quite busy within the next three years between the wedding and then Queen Elizabeth’s celebration.

While many have seen photos of Kate Middleton, few have heard her speak. Media experts may perhaps be clamoring to train her as there’s no doubt she will be immersed in the spotlight once a ring and a wedding date have been confirmed. As royal watchers also wonder if Prince Charles will ever inherit the throne, odds are all eyes will be on Prince William, the next heir in line.

“Prince William has informed The Queen and other close members of his family. Prince William has also sought the permission of Miss Middleton’s father. Following the marriage, the couple will live in north Wales, where Prince William will continue to serve with the Royal Air Force.”