#CagayanNeedsHelp is currently trending in twt to help spread news to the national government, rescuers, and to those whose families are in the region that might be affected. Electric and communication lines are down and rescue is on going but slow. They have dispatched rescue teams across the region but it isn't enough. The flood has submerged an entire city about 15 meters deep. People have resorted to wait for help on their roofs. There are children, senior citizens, PWDs, and those who suffers from sickness, stuck for 3 days now with no food and water, hoping to be rescued.

People have retweeted and shared video clips, pictures, and even audio clips of people shouting for help in the dark. There are those who died drowning and getting electrocuted. Having no food and water is making it worse. Seeing these in the safety of my home makes me feel guilty of not being able to do anything. Hearing them cry for help and I could only do so much as help spread news and pray for them. We've raised donation drives for now but we still need to rescue a region.

I ask of you to help us spread awareness of what is currently happening in the Philippines.

Local hotlines we can spread to help reach rescuers:

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Donation drives:

📣The OVP has launced Kaya Natin PH donation drive for the affected cities by the typhoons.

Right now, this is the only donation drive from the govt I would trust.

📣ABS CBN FOUNDATION

📣RED CROSS PHILIPPINES

📣PHILIPPINE ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY (PAWS)

📣University of Sto. Tomas has launched #TulongTomasino for in-kind donations.

📣University of the Philippines Los Banos #UPLBAgapay

📣#FeedPHBabies

Donated relief goods are not so baby-friendly. Through this, we can give food, hygiene essentials, and vitamins appropriate for the babies.

📣For a more organized list of emergency hotlines and donation drives from NGOs and student organizations, here is the RescuePH carrd for your reference.