Relief: How Filipinos abroad can help calamity victims

How can Filipinos abroad help victims of natural calamities in the Philippines, a country where some 20 typhoons pass each year?

The recent massive flooding in Luzon affected some 2.7 million people and caused the deaths of nearly 70 others.

Many Filipinos abroad were moved by the devastation brought about by days of continuous heavy rain and wanted to help.

Genesis 8:7-12 and 8-7-12: A mere coincidence

At the height of heavy rains caused by the southwest monsoon, Filipinos on Twitter wondered whether the downpour is linked to a biblical passage which coincided with the date, Aug. 7, 2012.
 
"Genesis 8: 7-12 is about Noah's Ark. Today is 8-7-12. What do you think? Coincidence or not?" netizens said, as the verse became a top trending Twitter topic.

Emergency Numbers: Philippine Government Agencies + PAGASA's color-coded warning signals

Stay safe and dry as floods are inevitable in most of Metro Manila during Rainy season. So take note of the following numbers that comes in handy in case of emergency: