I know how Filipinos are defined as the most resilient people. We've been through major catastrophes in the span of one decade. And all those years when I wanted to extend our pledge or donations - Philippine Red Cross has been the most convenient option for me. All you need is your mobile phone and sufficient prepaid or postpaid credits. We may be busy with our everyday lives that may hinder us from volunteering or giving first-hand rescue so this is a good way to keep up. As I've said on my FB post - "kahit maliit basta galing sa puso".
The death toll is increasing rapidly and truly heartbreaking to watch the news every night. Our help is needed, big or small. Please, let us not turn deaf to our brothers who are in dire need.
It's actually overwhelming to know people from around the world come at peace to give medical assistance and financial support. There is after all a reason to believe in humanity.
A quick recovery from the aftermath and trauma may be distant at the moment, but if all the resources are handed equally down to the smallest units, I'm sure our brothers can start moving on and build new lives again.
"In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” - Acts 20:35
