Raise the Roof! Benefit Concert for victims of Ondoy (Ketsana)

BATANG WEST TRIANGLE Tribute & Benefit Concert

BATANG WEST TRIANGLE: Tribute Gig for Alexis & Nika
Sept 30 2009 9PM Mag:Net High Street, Bonifacio, Taguig
Pls. bring donations of water, clothes, canned goods and other easy to disperse items!
Proceeds go to the victims of Typhoon Ondoy

*image courtesy of UNO magazine

Donate to Ondoy (intl name Ketsana) Victims

Rescue Operations
1. National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) (+632-9125668, +632-9111406, +632-9115061, +632-9122665) Help hotlines: (+65 734-2118, 734-2120) ndcchelpdesk@gmail.com
2. Philippine Coast Guard (+632-5276136)
3. Air Force (+63908-1126976, +632-8535023)
4. Metro Manila Development Authority (136)
5. Marikina City Rescue (+632-6462436, +632-6462423, +632920-9072902)
6. Pasig Rescue Emergency Number (+632-6310099)
7. Quezon City Rescue (161)
8. San Juan City Hall Command Post (+632-4681697)
9. Bureau of Fire Protection Region III (Central Luzon) Hotline: (+63245-9634376)
10. Senator Dick Gordon (+639178997898, +63938-444BOYS, +632-9342118, +632-4338528)
11. Senator Manny Villar (+639174226800. +639172414864, +639276751981)
12. Cainta Mayor Ramon Ilagan (+632927-2204744/ +632-6650846)
13. Marikina Mayor Maridel and Mr. Ramon Santiago: (+632917-3221951/ +632920-9389914)

FOR INTERNATIONAL DONATIONS, please refer to the following for information (Thank you moongirl for the information):

* Singapore: Drop-off point for donations is Afreight Cargo, #03-09 Lucky Plaza, Orchard Rd. Contact Maureen Schepers 6235-1011. Get more information here: http://www.pinoysg.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=664644#664644
* Bangkok: The Philippine Embassy will be receiving only donations in kind (ie., used clothing, shoes, blankets, and the like, and canned goods) …anytime between 9am-5pm until Fri. For queries, please contact the Philippine Embassy at (02) 259-0139 up to 40 or (08) 992-65954, or at bangkokpe@gmail.com.
* Montreal: http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/Local+Filipinos+mobilizing+help+flood+victims/2041585/story.html
* California (Cerritos): Our house is temp drop off point while we find a bigger venue. We’ll facilitate immediate shipment to Manila. Thank you in advance for your help. Pls pass. Dino & Jan Home:16622 Amberwood Way Cerritos, CA 90703; (562)404-0625
* California (Carson/Hermosa Beach): We are collecting donations to send to flood victims in Manila. Our goal is to fill up a 40ft container in one week with new or used clothing,shoes, blankets,medicines,canned food items, etc. Dropoff Location : 205 West Torrance Blvd, Carson, CA 90745. We will be setting up a booth on Oct 3, 2009 at the Substance event in Hermosa Beach CA. THANK YOU and God Bless Manila. TWITTER (Socal4Ondoy)
* Australia (Sydney): Deliver donations to 303/5 Stromboli Strait, Homebush Bay 2127. message twitter.com/allorange for questions
* Australia: http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1100222/Philippines-floods:-How-you-can-help
* New York: Ondoy New York Disaster Relief drop off center @ Pandayan Center, 406 W 40th St. Between 9th and 10th Aves. New York, NY 10018 or call 212.564.6057.
* California (San Francisco): Stanford’s Pilipino American Student Union (PASU) is also collecting donations to be sent to the Philippines to help victims of Typhoon Ondoy (international name Ketsana). If you would like to make a donation, please contact AV David at avhdavid@stanford.edu or (650) 491-4561.
* California (LA): Relief goods accepted in LA! ANSWER ofc, 137 Virgil St, Rm 203, Los Angeles, CA

Donations are most welcome

The number one priority right now is WATER and warm clothes/blankets. We thank you for your help and prayers.

For US donations, you can send through:
American Red Cross online or at 1-800-435-7669

You can also coordinate/check updates through the following:

Rescue Operations
1. National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) (+632-9125668, +632-9111406, +632-9115061, +632-9122665) Help hotlines: (+65 734-2118, 734-2120) ndcchelpdesk@gmail.com
2. Philippine Coast Guard (+632-5276136)
3. Air Force (+63908-1126976, +632-8535023)
4. Metro Manila Development Authority (136)
5. Marikina City Rescue (+632-6462436, +632-6462423, +632920-9072902)
6. Pasig Rescue Emergency Number (+632-6310099)
7. Quezon City Rescue (161)
8. San Juan City Hall Command Post (+632-4681697)
9. Bureau of Fire Protection Region III (Central Luzon) Hotline: (+63245-9634376)
10. Senator Dick Gordon (+639178997898, +63938-444BOYS, +632-9342118, +632-4338528)
11. Senator Manny Villar (+639174226800. +639172414864, +639276751981)
12. Cainta Mayor Ramon Ilagan (+632927-2204744/ +632-6650846)
13. Marikina Mayor Maridel and Mr. Ramon Santiago: (+632917-3221951/ +632920-9389914)

Civil Society/ Media
1. Philippine National Red Cross (143, +632-5270000)
2. Philippine National Red Cross Rizal Chapter operations center hotline: (+632-6350922, +632-6347824)
3. Go to GMA Facebook page & post complete addresses and names of people in need of immediate help.
4. ABS-CBN Typhoon Ondoy Hotline: (+632-4163641)
5. Jam 88.3: (+632- 6318803) or SMS at JAM (space) 883 (space) your message to 2968
6. GMA Kapuso Helpline: (+632-9811950-59)

*image courtesy of trilogy

September musings

I’ve been busy with work, a sprained ankle, an out-of-town trip and more work. I guess it’s a good time as any to catch up.

Lately i haven’t had much time to really work on personal projects, but a scribble or doodle project here and there has keep me going and hoping that my postcards will finally see the light of day before the year ends. A sneak peek of the new postcard set which I’m selling by late October is up on my site, so i do hope you guys get a chance to buy some for the holidays

As much as September is keeping me busy, October lurks with far more activities! Yes, it’ll be Halloween, so there’s much to do — what costume will i wear this year? Which parties will we attend? What will i do for my birthday!? Plus, since it’s only days away from Christmas time which means lots of things to get ready for!

Check out what’s new with my friends these days– be sure to catch some fabulous sights and things of New York from my friend Peanut through her new blog, Everyday New York. It’s inspiring and shows some beautiful spots of New York that you rarely see as a tourist.

If you’re into traveling with a restricted budget, get some real life tips and advice from backpackers Ron and Monette as they guide you through their travel blog, FlipnTravels. They give you a low down of food, local culture, where to stay and what to try out in some of the most awesome places in Asia and the Philippines.

Reading through their blogs, i’m getting all excited to travel myself! I’m so looking forward to my trips this coming October — first stop Singapore! It’ll be my second time to visit the lovely city, but i still have so many places to see!! Any suggestions where to go and what things are a must-try? Gimme a holler via my twitter. I appreciate all the suggestions and gimme a holler too if ever you’re in the area.

So many things to look forward to! i’m so excited! It will be full of fun and activities for sure, all of which i am raring and thrilled for. I Can’t Wait!

MIO FIGHTS CANCER: The Benefit Concert

Mio Fights Cancer is a benefit concert to raise funds for a 5 year old boy with Leukemia. Let’s begin a series of miracles on that day. We’ll be inviting Mio’s chemomates so they can witness miracles the way we have. They are the tesimonies that Mio, like them, will grow up to have a normal life in spite of cancer. Whereas, Denise and her friends namely Maja, All Stars, Young JV, Marcus Davis, Jay-R, Kris LAwrence, Carla & Nikki Guevarra, Salamin, Kjwan, Kaye Abad, Archipelago & Pupil (of which one of Mio’s ninongs is a member of, Yan Yuzon), Imago, Severo, JP David, Akafellas, Saab & Maxene Magalona, The Pin-Up Girls, among others will prove that goodness knows no status in life or friends or strangers… its just plain kindness and the innate goodness of people sharing their miracles and making them happen everyday. Its hosted by Sarah Meier-Albano, Mo Twister, Grace Lee & Mojo Jojo. Proceeds of the concert will go to Mio Mendiola’s Medical Treatment.

Contact Details:
For ticket reservatons, please call Ticketworld at (63 2)
891-9999, Music Museum at (63 2) 721-6726, (63 2) 721-0635 or email:
miofightscancer@gmail.com. and please visit: www.miofightscancer.com

Music Museum 2nd Level, Theatre Mall, Greenhills Shopping Complex San Juan, Metro Manila Philippines
Ticket: P700, P500, P300 OCTOBER 9, 2009 8:00 PM

http://www.miofightscancer.com/
http://www.clickthecity.com/events/details.php?id=5767

Kings of Convenience

I’ve always imagined myself having a glass of chilled white wine seated nearby the beach while listening to Kings of Convenience. The vibe, not exactly beachy, is soothing, sweet sounding lyrics paired with lovely melody that invites you to listen.

I can’t remember when i first listened to Kings of Convenience, but from that first time, i was hooked. Their song “i Don’t Know what i can Save you From” was haunting and melodic and even sounded good remixed into a dance song. While most songs would be reminiscent of bittersweet love and interesting twists of relationships, but the beats are often surprisingly catchy and sweet, masking the lyrics in its wake. The sheer versatility of their sound makes me want to listen to them over and over again.

Their upcoming album, Declaration of Dependence, is out in October, something that has me excited and eager to listen and satiate the inner audiophile in me. Ah, October can only come so soon.

LookLet stylings

Trying out my hand on styling at Looklet.com. Ok, i’m getting addicted to it If you like it, gimme a heads up via votes. (yeah, i’m learning a lot from all this…hahahhaa!)

Techie fashionista

Looklet.com has got me channeling my inner fashionista! This site is a pure joy to those who are into fashion, love fashion, or just plain want to try out coordinating their clothes (or dream clothes, when it comes to myself). This site has several collabos with retails stores, one of which is my fave H&M (yay!).

In fact, H&M designed it to be part of their website, aptly entitled “Fashion Studio“. You’ve got the power to browse through their collection, pick out pieces and assemble it on you “model”. I’m definitely feeling a lot like Cher (of Clueless) right now — remember that scene where she picks her school clothes via a computer? That “thing of the future” is here indeed, and well niched into our techno-filled life. How fun is it to creating make your outfit/wardrobe before hitting the stores to make sure everything’s coordinated? It definitely saves you time and effort, plus, the fashion studio also enables you to save your “creation” for future reference. Neat-o!

Pretty in Pink

How gorgeous is that blush colored gown by Monique Lhuillier? Drew Barrymore wore this in this year’s EMMYs, in which she was nominated for best actress for her role in Grey Gardens (her co-star, Jessica Lange, won). I love how radiant she looks in her gown (that makeup totally brings out her luminous beauty). It’s visually stunning indeed!