Posted By abee on 10.15.2009 • (0)
Two major typhoons hit the Philippines within the last three (3) weeks. The first one, Ketsana (Ondoy), dumped three (3) times more rain in Metro Manila than Hurricane Katrina in just six (6) hours causing devastating and fatal floods. And Parma (Pepeng), occurring just days after Ketsana, caused deadly landslides in the northern part of the country swallowing up to 80% of Pangasinan, the 3rd largest rice-producing province in the country, rendering major thoroughfares impassable and leaving areas like Baguio and Benguet – where Igorot tribes still reside in mountains – completely cut-off without power, fuel and unable to receive relief goods, medicines and assistance.
In response to the sudden and great need that resulted from the damage and destruction caused by Ketsana and Parma, members of our team coordinated with and participated in relief operations throughout the metropolis. Thanks to the generosity of our friends from all over the world, we were able to buy much needed water and food to donate. The team also organized a unique and environmentally conscious relief operation wherein relief goods were packed in reusable blankets, pillow-cases, towels and bed sheets. The relief bags were distributed to Marikina, Paranaque, Pasig, San Juan, and, with the help of LBC in Rizal – even as some of these areas remained flooded.
Despite the damage, grief and sorrow typhoons Ketsana and Parma caused, they also brought out such awe-inspiring selflessness and generosity in everyone – friends, family and strangers from within the Philippines and abroad. Amongst the most inspiring, WE International Philippines’ sponsored students and out-of-school youth from Smokey Mountain voiced out their desire to help and joined the WE team in packing and distributing relief bags to the victims of the typhoons as well.
* On Friday, 16 October, South East Asian Airlines (SEAIR), will be doing a missionary flight with the WE International Philippines Team at 6am to Baguio to bring medicines and relief goods: flashlights/batteries, candles/matches, soap, blankets, clothes/underwear, rice, cooking/eating utensils, water purification tablets. WE will be hiking up to parts of Baguio and Benguet to bring relief and first aid to the people who have been and remain unreachable.
Tagged As: Baguio, Ketsana, Manila, Ondoy, Parma, Pepeng, Relief, Smokey Mountain, WE International, WE International Philippines
Posted In: News
Posted By abee on 10.08.2009 • (0)
For Reservations please contact
Frank Auto
Intercare Makati - Clinic Manager
Phone Number +639228136997
Email Address: falxcerebellum@yahoo.com
Intercare specializes in making clients feel better by helping them return to a state of natural balance, empowering then to live a pain-free life. Intercare services offered on October 10 are at a 30% discounted rate. We have a visiting Chiropractic Specialist from Norway joining us - Dr Jimmy Boharfa, D.C.
All the proceeds will go directly to WE HELP for the Typhoon Ondoy Victims....
SERVICES AVAILABLE:
Myotherapy
Medical Massage therapy designed specifically to address both chronic pain and injuries. It is aimed an isolating and fixing individual problem areas for the particular patient that typical massage therapist are not trained to do. It is a form of deep tissue body-work, which can be both relaxing and invigorating.
Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy
Rehabilitative Medicine is a highly specialized field that integrates the wisdom of several scientific disciplines and employs complimentary techniques such as heat, Myotherapy, and monitored exercise programs to enhance performance or heal injuries.
Chiropractic Treatment
Chiropractic is over a 100-year old profession which specializes in the natural, drugless and Non-surgical treatment of conditions that affect our bones, muscles, ligaments and nerves. We employ scientific manual medical procedures that are recognized by the World Health Organization to treat conditions such as Low back pan, Neck and Shoulder Pain, Scoliosis, Sports Injuries and others
ISMART- Graston Technique
ISMART and GT makes use of patented stainless-steel instruments that aid the clinician in detecting and treating soft-tissue dysfunction commonly seen in Chronic and Acute Pain and Injuries.
I-Stretching
I-Stretch is a Clinical Stretch that is designed to restore proper length and function to shortened and contracted muscles. Its immediate effects are an improvement in general flexibility and range of motion. You can do daily activities without difficulty or pain.
Tagged As: Intercare, Poverty, WE Help, WE International Philippines
Posted In: Fundraiser, News
Posted By abee on 10.08.2009 • (0)
COST: Only $10 at the door. Please donate more if you would like to and if you can....
FYI - This is what a little over $10 can do according to dear friend and Director of Development for WE INTL. PHILIPPINES, Geni Psinakis :
A little over $10 = one LARGE relief bag with:
4 kilos rice
10 assorted canned goods
8 bottled water (500mL each)
8 packs of noodles
4 cans milk (317m
L per can)
1 bar of soap
4 packs of crackers
A relief bag of this size will last one family of 4-5 members for 2 days! Think of what $20 or more can do!
For those who cannot make it but would like to donate, please go to:
http://www.weinternational.org.ph/typhoon-ondoy/
Also, the seriousness of Climate Change will be addressed. Most know what it is, but many still do not realize its severity...especially in developing countries wherein there is a lack of understanding due to the lack of educational support for the poor and language gaps of understanding. This lack of awareness needs to change today. Help make green education and proper sustainable urban planning and design development a reality in developing countries to enable adapting to the climate changes that the earth has already begun to experience.
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WHO: Every one who wants to know how they can help the typhoon victims and support a global cause...
WHERE: Temple Nightclub, 540 Howard St. @ 2nd st., San Francisco, CA (www.templesf.com)
WHY:
To be socially responsible and conscious and to come as one, unite and give unselfishly
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 14th from 7 pm-1 am
So far these are the DJ's who are donating their time and talent:
PAUL HEMMING (TMG)
http://www.templesf.com/residents
DJ M3 (Green gorilla Lounge)
http://www.greengorillalounge.com/artists.php
DJ MFR (Transport Recordings)
http://www.myspace.com/djmfr
JULIUS PAPP (NeoDisco Music)
http://www.juliuspapp.com/
BRIAN SALAZAR (Temple, Meow, End Up, Lifesf)
http://www.myspace.com/djbriansalazar
FRANKY BOISSY
http://www.myspace.com/frankyboissy
ROUZBEH
http://www.back2basics-sf.com/index.swf
MEI-LWUN
http://www.mei-lwun.com/
PLAYDOUGHBOY (Freaks Culture Records, Mizumo Music)
http://www.myspace.com/playdoughboymusic
MICHAEL ANTHONY (Supperclub SF)
www.supperclub.com
DJ D-SHARP
www.therealdjdsharp.com
JERRY ROSS......and more!
Guest speakers on Climate Change and Global Warming
Guest speaker for WE International Philippines Efforts - Dave Lippiat, Founder and Director of WE International
JOIN IN ON THIS SPECIAL EVENING OF MUSIC, ART & COMMUNITY AND MAKE A LIFE-CHANGING DIFFERENCE WHILE YOU'RE AT IT!!
Hosts: Isabel Lozano, Rissa Artadi, Michelle Mari, Chris Pamintuan, Kris Gonzalez, Rachel Blanco, Nestle Lapena, Kollol, Richard Habib, Sarah Atkinson, Paul Hemming and Charleston Pierce :)
Tagged As: Flood Victims, Ondoy, Raising Hope, Typhoon, WE International, WE International Philippines
Posted In: Fundraiser, News
Posted By abee on 09.30.2009 • (0)
More than three thousand people braved the strong rains and winds in the Mall of Asia on September 13, 2009 to join Crocs' Prepare to Run! The Limjucos had very generously offered to make WE International Philippines and official beneficiary of the run, and despite WE International Philippines' worries about the day's less-than-perfect weather, the people came - determined, it seemed, to make the Crocs Run a success in further helping the Smokey Mountain community.
By 5:00am, participants were signed-up and ready for their 3K, 5K and 10K runs and at exactly 6am, the 10K runners took their leave, followed shortly by the 5K and 3K runners.
The energy - not only of the running participants, but of the spectators and supporters as well - was contagious and uplifting. There were runners of all ages, and running groups comprised of work-colleagues, friends and families, some with very young kids! It was a truly enjoyable event that helped raise P50,000.00 for WE's developmental projects for the Smokey Mountain community.
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Posted In: Fundraiser, News
Posted By abee on 08.30.2009 • (0)
On Sunday, August 23rd, the doctors, physical therapists and myotherapists at Intercare Clinic in Makati generously donated their time and skills and opened up their clinic for WE Help - a fundraiser to benefit WE International Philippines and the children of Smokey Mountain.
The concept of WE Help came from the daughter of Intercare's Founding Partner, Dr. Martin Camara, 7-year old Elle Camara - a little girl with a compassionate heart who has been an inspiration to us all. This on going project was sparked by Elle’s simple idea to use the tools available to us to help those less privileged and reminds us that it is never too early to start making a difference.
Thank you to everyone who supported this event and thank you to Elle Camara, Martin Camara and all of the Intercare staff for making this event possible and for giving so much of yourselves. It is through partnerships such as these that WE can all truly make a difference!
Tagged As: Elle Camara, Intercare, Poverty, Smokey Mountain, WE Help, WE International Philippines, WE Philippines
Posted In: Fundraiser, News
