Donate to the Philippine Red Cross.

Here at the Hai, we care — especially when it hits close to home. We interrupt our regular programming to bring to you a very special announcement.

To quote CNN: “Flood waters were rising around the Philippine capital on Tuesday as torrential rains that have killed more than 50 people in recent weeks continued to drench the country. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued a red alert signal for the metropolitan region of Manila, the capital, warning of serious flooding in the urban heart of the Philippines. Deep water in many parts of metropolitan Manila blocked roads, stranded cars and flooded homes. In several areas, the water was waist deep or higher, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said in its Twitter feed.” 

The BBC and the Wall Street Journal have published similar stories. Local reports from the Philippine Daily Inquirer, the Philippine Star and other local news entities offer more details, and bring to light the efforts of the Philippine Red Cross, which is the point of this post. This is how you can help.

YOU CAN DONATE ONLINE. It’s that easy. The Philippine Red Cross has been busy saving lives and has not had time to update their website RE: their current rescue/relief efforts, but that doesn’t diminish the fact that they saved many lives today. Help them save more. DONATE TO THE PHILIPPINE RED CROSS.