Donate to Help Victims of Typhoon Yolanda in the Philippines

List of reliable organizations to which you can donate money or in kind to help victims of Typhoon Yolanda in the Philippines. 

The United Nations World Food Programme: The WFP has set up an online donation page that will help rush food and resources to the regions affected.

The Philippine Red Cross: Donations will help mobilize teams on the ground with rescue and relief efforts.

UNICEF: Donations will help children gain access to medical supplies and clean drinking water. "Safe drinking water can be impossible to find after such a massive natural disaster. And without it, a child will drink whatever water she can find, no matter how dirty or diseased. That drink can quickly lead to diarrhea, disease and death," UNICEF president Caryl M. Stern said.

World Vision: World Vision is working to get food and resources to those in evacuation shelters.

Catholic Relief Services: CRS is helping with the storm's aftermath by getting supplies and staff into the area.

Salvation Army: Donate online for the Salvation Army's relief efforts, or text TYPHOON to 80888 to immediately donate $10.

Save the Children: Donations will help children and families in the Philippines, Laos and Vietnam. Ten percent of every donation will go toward preparing for any future disasters in the area.

Habitat for Humanity: Donations will help create shelter-repair kits for families rebuilding their homes.

GlobalMedic: The Canadian organization is working to get clean water to victims.

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Noli Me Tangere – The Opera,” is a must-see Tagalog musical masterpiece dabuts in NY

First Tagalog opera in New York, fans of music, history and literature will be able to watch a Filipino masterpiece.

NEW YORK With a 38-piece live orchestra and a cast of world renowned Filipino opera singers "Noli Me Tangere The Opera," is a must-see musical masterpiece that premiere's it's limited run in New York Friday.

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/global-filipino/10/07/13/noli-me-tangere-opera-debuts-new-york

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Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz in New York

The Chapel of San Lorenzo Ruiz, located in Downtown Manhattan, invites the public to its Marian procession to celebrate the Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila, patron saint of immigrants, on Sunday, September 29, starting at 10 a.m. from Saint Patrick’s Cathedral (51st Street and Fifth Avenue).

A Holy Mass in honor of the saint will be celebrated at the cathedral at 2 p.m.

Volunteers, prayer groups, religious organizations, musicians, performers and custodians of religious images are encouraged join to the event.

For more information, call 347-277-3487.

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Filipinos in NY will be Celebrating the Feast of Mary's Nativity on September 8th 2013.

On September 8th 2013 we will celebrate the 2029th birthday of Mama Mary, with all Filipinos living in New York and New Jersey and with everyone who faithfully believe the Blessed Mother of God.

Jesus said to His mother, “Woman, this is your son.” Then to the disciple He said , “This is your mother.” And from that moment the disciples made a place for her in their heart.”

We are called with the rest of humanity to accept Jesus’ gift of His Mother, and to welcome her into our home and heart. Filipinos look to Mary not exclusively as a mother but as a sister as well. This is significant to understanding how to move forward when we feel lost in the spiritual life. While as a mother propels us forward by gently beckoning and drawing us toward herself, a sister takes a slightly different approach. A sister is one who will stand at our side, either with a hand on our shoulder or a finger in our back. Still one must realize that neither approach will move us forward in the least if we are not first willing to take the step.

As Samarnon, we would like to celebrate our patron Feast of Our Lady's Nativity in a peaceful and solemn environment. As New Yorkers, we would like to send the message of unity and reconciliation to resolve the conflict in a Christian manner because whatever issues we are having right now will never stop generation-to-generation. If we will not stop this conflict right now, who do you think are the real victims? Yes, our children and grandchildren. The Samar group would like to send the message of peace and unity to Filipinos in NY and around the world.

Therefore, we would like to invite everyone to come and join us to celebrate the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on September 8 at St Lucy's Church 344 East 104th St New York NY. The Tagalog Mass will start at 2pm and followed by our traditional "Salu-Salo" and line dancing or maybe "Kuracha". So please feel free to bring your special food to share with others, after all this is what Filipinos are known for.

If you would like to sponsor the mass, please print the form below and email to  ourladysnativity@gmail.com then click "Sponsor Now" below.

                                                                                     

Maraming salamat and see you all sa fiesta!

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Filipinos Worldwide Protest Against China's Invasion Over Philippine Waters

Calling all 11 Millions of Filipinos living abroad to unite for this cause. Filipinos based in Australia, Canada, Europe, and the United States will march in front of Chinese Embassies to protest against China’s role in the ongoing territorial dispute.

Several private groups comprising former government officials, scheduled holding simultaneous protests in front of Chinese embassies across the world to garner attention and sympathy against China’s flexing of marine muscle in the South China Sea which the Philippines claims as its own.

“We would like to stress that this protest rally in front of the Chinese Embassy in Makati City, the financial district on July 24 is going to be the start of something we intend to become bigger – not only in the Philippines, but worldwide,” said Roilo Golez, former national security adviser during the time of ex-President Gloria Arroyo.

The protest is against the incursions of Chinese vessels in shoals and reefs that are within the Philippine 200 nautical miles exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea, said Golez, now a congressman.

“It’s a very good opportunity for Filipinos to unite for a good cause, because we are talking about flag and country,” said Rafael Alunan, former interior secretary during the time of former president Fidel Ramos; and former tourism secretary during the time of ex- president Corazon Aquino.

“We are against China’s lawless policy of intrusion, occupation, theft of natural resources, and intimidation in our Exclusive Economic Zone,” said Alunan, adding this has been the overarching theme of debates and discussions on Facebook and Twitter amongst Filipinos worldwide.

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Watch Balut Eating Contest in New York

Balut eating contest in New York. Ok ok what is balut? Balut is a developing duck embryo that is boiled alive and eaten in the shell. It is commonly sold as street food in the Philippines. They are common food in countries in Southeast Asia, such as Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. This is not your typical Eating Contest as you can imagine, but contestants said they are ready to beat out Wayne Algenio who won by consuming 18 eggs in last year’s contest.

Miguel Trinidad, executive chef of Maharlika and Jeepney and the only Dominican we know of who has mastered the art of Filipino cooking, along with his Filipino partners is organizing the contest on August 3 at the Hester Street Fair on Essex Street. The event will be emceed by Maharlika’s Kyle Ancheta and performance artist Kilusan Bautista.

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Citibike - America's Biggest Bike Share Will Turn NYC into a Cycling City

Learn how to ride a bike 10-30% faster Click Here!

Learn how to ride a bike 10-30% faster Click Here!

New York City's long-awaited and much-hyped bicycle-sharing program is finally in full operations. CitiBike is a privately owned for-profit public bicycle sharing system that serves New York City. It is the largest bike sharing program in the United States. Alta Bicycle Share was selected in September 2011 to develop and operate the system using Montreal's Bixi technology. The system, which operates without city subsidy, is named for Citigroup, which spent US$41 million to be its lead sponsor for six years.

Citi Bike began operations on Memorial Day May 27, 2013, with 330 stations in Manhattan south of 59th Street and in Brooklyn north of Atlantic Avenue and west of Nostrand Avenue. Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan christened the beginning of bike-sharing at a docking station near the Brooklyn Bridge Monday morning of its opening. Officials said the system opened with 6,000 bikes, but six weeks later, the actual number in use appeared to be less than 4,300. On June 16, 2013, riders took 25,119 trips, the largest single-day total for any North American bike-sharing system. Then on June 29, 2013, riders set another record by taking 31,464 trips in one 24-hour period. The total number of annual subscribers as of July 8, 2013 is 55,623.

The system is slated to expand to more than 10,000 bicycles and 600 stations in Manhattan south of 79th Street, plus stations in several Brooklyn neighborhoods, including Greenpoint, Crown Heights, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Park Slope and Carroll Gardens as well as parts of Queens. The cost for a grab-and-go bike is $9.95 per day, $25 per week and $95 per year. The annual membership is the best deal, but they all include unlimited rides - just pick up and drop off at any one of the locations in Manhattan (south of 59th Street) or Brooklyn (scattered in popular neighborhoods like Williamsburg). Go to Citibike website for complete information http://citibikenyc.com/

Learn how to ride a bike 10-30% faster Click Here!

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