Philippine Aid: Typhoon Ondoy and The Power of the Internet

As of this writing, Philippine Aid has raised $6, 636 in less than 78 hours over the Internet thru their website via credit card and Paypal donation. In turn, the donations received online will be given to the Philippine National Red Cross which is currently in full action, among many other relief operation groups, heeding to the needs of the victims of Typhoon Ondoy. Definitely this monetary support will greatly aid many of our country men stricken by this calamity.

It is quite admirable that even in the state of calamity, people such as the minds behind Philippine Aid (you know who you are) are quick to harness the power of the Internet using various social media channels like Twitter, Plurk and Facebook to spread its message both locally and internationally. And thanks to the vigilant users ( like Maki here)of these services, Philippine Aid is still is receiving donations from all over thus giving concrete example of how the Internet should be utilized to achieve immediate cause. Great job.

Now it ain’t over yet, help is still needed. Please Donate and spread the word.