"Some are dressed in cutesy sportswear, and they are taking pictures like they are really "Cool Volunteers". They stayed in 30 minutes then left. We felt so insulted to be used as props for their photo ops just so they could be "cool volunteers". And this is why I am almost allergic when it comes to self promoters on social media."-- Patty Laurel...
This morning after the 08-07-12 rainy day and night, I actually checked out news and all the stuff related to yesterday's tragic incident (I don't know if today will still be tragic) I read news through social media sites and websites that I used to be updated since I have no AM Radio or TV here in my boarding house. I actually seeing peeps like the policemen carrying old men, member of Philippine Coastguard helping those who are stranded in flooded places, social workers of DSWD who are the most needed in times of disasters like this one. I salute them for being so sacrificing that instead of being with their family, keeping them safe,here they are in action helping those who are in need.
I read Patty's blog and read her latest article. Like her, I am also angry to those "pakitang-tao" na mga tao. Just to be called "Cool Volunteers", "Charitable", will use events and those who are in need just for their photo ops. I know one when I see one. True colors will always show no matter how you hide it. What I hate the most are those pa-nice effect... Kudos to those helping is what they really want to do! To those who want to really help and share their life,(though I am not that active in their organization), I recommend "U Happy Events" they also did partnerships with other businesses. They have activities and programs. For now they need your help.They are mobilizing team for relief efforts for in Tawi Tawi and Santos in Cainta Rizal, Philippines
If helping from manila:
2 drop off points of donations - Ortigas c/o Kuya Harvard Uy de Baron @ 2610 Raffles Center F. Ortigas Road, Ortigas Pasig and Makati c/o Rob del Rosario @ 15A Edades Street San Lorenzo Makati.
If helping from overseas:
While in-kind donations are good, we currently have limited means to ship them to Manila (as these may be costlier). We are seeking for financial aid instead so we could purchase the needs of the families affected. Cash donations can be done throughhttp://
ushare.uhappyevents.com/
UPDATE: Click here if you want to know about UhappyEvents
