PUSONG PINOY'S 2020 RELIEF PROJECT

As John D. Rockefeller, Jr. said, "Think of giving not as a duty, but as a privilege.”

On November 11, 2020, Typhoon Ulysses (also known as Typhoon Vamco) hit the Philippines, the country's deadliest storm this year. Many people were severely affected by this typhoon. Thousands have been displaced and houses damaged or destroyed.

To help those affected by Typhoon Ulysses, we are raising P100,000 to P150,000 (USD $2200 to $3300) to purchase food items for residents of Cagayan, Isabela and Quezon. Pusong Pinoy has teamed up with Kalingang Pinoy headed by our Batangas Liaison Officer, LISA DE JESUS, to coordinate relief efforts in Quezon.

We have also partnered with amazing teachers in Pangasinan, JAYZA ALMIRA and RUBY BAUTISTA, to coordinate relief efforts in Cagayan and Isabela. Our Pangasinan Liaison Officer, MARMEL NAVARRO, and her daughter will assist in the coordination, delivery, and distribution of these donations

Thank you in advance, Heroes and Superheroes! Let's do this for our Kababayans!

Click on the button below to donate:

ICON'S TYPHOON HAIYAN FUNDRAISER"LITRATO PARA SA PILIPINO"

THANKS TO TOOTSIE GUEVARRA & FAMILY FOR SUPPORTING PUSONG PINOY

(Photo Credit:  RHYAN DELES)  

CALLING ALL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HEROES

Due to the success of ICON'S Typhoon Haiyan Fundraiser on November 17, they organized a second fundraiser this weekend. 

Have your picture taken to show your support for the victims of Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) in the Philipines. 
100% of the proceeds will be donated to Pusong Pinoy for our Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda Disaster Relief Project.
 

Our deepest gratitude to Pusong Pinoy Heroes

RHYAN DELES,  CHESTER ONGSIOCO RODRIGUEZ,
and our very own West Covina Team Leader DAN PASAMONTE
for volunteering their time and talent for this event.
 

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2013
3:00 P.M.

RSD Auto Brokers (next to Cherry's Salon)
                2550 East Amar Rd. Suite A10, West Covina

Donation for Photo Shoot: $20

Photographers

RHYAN DELES

DAN PASAMONTE

Make-up Artist

CHESTER ONGSIOCO RODRIGUEZ

For more information, please call: (949) 300-3305

Hope to see you there!  Thanks for caring! ♥ 

PUSONG PINOY'S TYPHOON HAIYAN/YOLANDA DISASTER RELIEF PROJECT

Typhoon Yolanda is the strongest typhoon in the world this year. Our thoughts and prayers goes out to all the people affected by this devastating storm. Please pray for them and their families especially to those who lost their lives. May they rest in peace.

Days before Typhoon Yolanda hit the Philippines, Pusong Pinoy launched its Christmas project hoping to bring cheer to 5,000 disadvantaged children and 350 families this coming holiday season. As we value our promise to provide slippers to each child and food items to the families that have nothing to eat on Christmas Day, we are committed to see this project through.

To all our amazing HEROES who have pledged their support in any endeavor we choose to take for the typhoon victims, Pusong Pinoy will help!  We are in the planning stage of our relief operations, making sure that like every project we've done in the past, 100% of your donations will reach its intended recipients. 

Whether you channel your donation through PUSONG PINOY or not, please make sure that you do your due diligence and choose a reputable organization that thrives on transparency and accountability to ensure that 100% of your donations go to its intended recipients.  Thanks for caring!

DONATE ONLINE 

For other ways to help, please email us at pusongpinoyorg@gmail.com

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2012 LUZON TYPHOON RELIEF PROJECT

The recent typhoon in the Philippines displaced many families in Nasugbu, Batangas, and Sta. Cruz, Laguna. In partnership with the Parish Social Action Committee (PSAC) of San Vicente Ferrer Parish, Pusong Pinoy donated 5,000 packs of ramen noodles; 4,000 cans of sardines; 2,000 liters of water; and 15 sacks of rice to 500 displaced families.

On August 16, 2012, PSAC delivered food and water to 350 displaced families in Nasugbu, Batangas. Eight days later, they set sail on flooded waters to distribute the remaining 150 relief packs to flood victims in hard-to-reach areas in Sta. Cruz, Laguna. Despite intermittent heavy downpours, smiles abounded as PSAC volunteers delivered relief goods donated by Pusong Pinoy heroes. Some of the flood victims were moved to tears over the kind gesture of our amazing volunteers. 

Thank you to all the HEROES for stepping up to make a donation for this project!  Click HERE for the list of donors and items donated.

Huge thanks to PSAC for their dedication and willingness to help those affected by the recent flood. Special thanks to the military personnel that ensured the safety of PSAC volunteers.  Our deepest gratitude to PSAC President and PP Liaison, LIZA DE JESUS, and to the following volunteers who distributed the relief goods despite the heavy rain:

EDITH KLIENFELDT

NAIDA & RONALD GALURA

RYAN MARAMO

FE MONTAOS

LETTY BOLANOS

KEYNET CLERIGO

SONIA SOQUILLO

CELSO FABREGAS

JOY FAMARIN

JOY VILLAPANDO

NATY BOSITA

LITA FIESTADA

LOLIT ARELLANO

EMERIN & FRANCIS IBAROLLA

REX DIMAGULANGAN

DELMA

OBET VIDAL  

To all the HEROES who were involved in this project, THANK YOU! Without your help, we would not have been able to successfully complete this project.  ♥

Click HERE to read about other Pusong Pinoy's Relief Operations.  

CDO RELIEF 2: MORE HEROES STEP UP

BY PHILIPPINES CORE TEAM LEADER NINGNING C. DOBLE

With over 16,000 people still in various evacuation sites throughout Cagayan de Oro (CDO) after flashfloods hit the city, Pusong Pinoy HEROES from all over the globe showed even more of an outpouring of generosity as they gave monetary donations to help 2,250 of the neediest evacuees in the city – for the second time. 

After the devastation caused by typhoon Sendong (Washi), PP heroes gave what they could to help the victims.  On December 29, 2011, with the help of our long-time supporter and project partner, EDWIN RODRIGUEZ and his company, RCS LOGISTICS PHILIPPINES, INC. (RCS), Pusong Pinoy turned over Php120,000 worth of bottled water, hygiene packs, and slippers to the Philippine Red Cross Misamis Oriental- Cagayan de Oro chapter.  Click HERE to read about our CDO Relief Project 1. 

 
The miracle of heroes stepping up did not end there. By January 2012, more HEROES from different locations in the world expressed their intent to help.  This time, Pusong Pinoy raised P213,000 in monetary donations to purchase items specifically requested by Philippine Red Cross, because people at the evacuation centers are in dire need of those items.  Once again, our amazing PP Hero and a major partner in this endeavor, Edwin, took a flight from Manila to CDO.  Using resources from his company, RCS, he turned over the items listed below to the Philippine Red Cross CDO Chapter on January 26, 2012.  He was joined by SABINA DURANO, a CDO representative of PHILIPPINES TYPHOON RELIEF, a group that raised P97,000 for our second CDO relief project. Ms. Durano helped procure some of the goods locally and handed it out to those taking shelter at the Red Cross Center.

• 2,250 toothbrushes
• ,250 sachets of toothpaste 
• 2,250 sachets of shampoo
• 2,250 large bars of soap
• 480 medium baby diapers
• 960 large baby diapers
• 180 pax @ 12pcs/pack of sanitary napkins
• 110 dozens women's underwear
• 85 dozens men's underwear
• 80 dozens boy's underwear
• 80 dozens girl's underwear 

Indeed, goodness is in the heart of many.  Overall, we received over P300,000 for our CDO Relief Projects.   Pusong Pinoy is truly grateful to all the HEROES who have shared their blessings with the typhoon victims.  THANK YOU SO MUCH!

P21,000 - P42,000

LUZCEL TUAZON-MIRANDA, FAMILY & FRIENDS (USA)

 

P10,000 - P19,999

Martin, Aileen Paz & Family (Philippines)

TL Beng Dizon's Friends (Philippines)

 SMK Japan Interns & Employees (Japan)

Susan Chua-Tan & Family (Philippines)

 P5,000 - P9,999

 TL Douglass Inness (Scotland)

 Marjorie Hagedorn Umali (Philippines)

 Tonton, Violy Ong & Family (Philippines)
TL Cherry & Vic Tanedo (Dubai)
Anonymous Hero (Hong Kong)

RSD Auto Broker (USA)

Eli & Miguel Ventigan (USA)

Tony Velbis (USA)

P3,000 - P4,999

 Mary Hagedorn (Philippines)
TL Sharon Barrios (USA)

Rebecca Thomson (USA)

Theresa Fernandez (USA)

Bernardina "Bernie" Cortes Kimmerle (USA)
TL Dana & Marty Gali (USA)
Alma & Edwin Sacurom (USA)

P1,000-P2,999

Anonymous Hero (India)
Jovito Macatugal (USA)
Caroline Zarate Boyle (USA)
Amy Canlas Reyes (USA)
Liza & Alfred Acevedo (USA)
Minessa Joaquin (USA)
Rowena Chee (USA)
Gil & Karina Barrios (USA)
Loi Lee (Hong Kong)
HK Bayanihan (Hong Kong)
Tracy Japson-Jimenez (Philippines)
Millie Padilla (USA)
Sheila Lorenzo (Australia)
Nessie Suarez (Hong Kong)
VTL Laica Martinez (Hong Kong)
Lianne CB (Hong Kong)
Janice & Chito Sagana (USA)
Miguel Bustria (USA)
Planet Pansit (USA)
Elizabeth Caceres (Philippines)

P400 - P999

Benson Lee of "BLACK & WHITE TEA & COFFEE" (USA)

 Pretzell Placino (Hong Kong)
Nelia Arino (Hong Kong)
Leda Guion Garcia (Hong Kong)
Sam Dardiel (USA)
Marlon De La Cruz (USA)
Myrna Tanedo Romero (USA)

Special thanks to our friends from PHILIPPINES TYPHOON RELIEF, especially BRIAN BURGONIO, for partnering with Pusong Pinoy for this relief effort!  Thank You!  We are truly grateful!

PUSONG PINOY'S CDO RELIEF PROJECT 1

We completed our Cagayan de Oro (CDO) Relief Project in a matter of days raising over P120,000.  Thanks to all our amazing heroes and superheroes who stepped up to help those affected by Typhoon Sendong by sending in monetary donations.

A big thanks to an outstanding Pusong Pinoy hero, EDWIN RODRIGUEZ of Quezon City, and his company, RCS LOGISTICS PHILIPPINES, INC., for partnering with Pusong Pinoy to ensure the success of this project.  Edwin did not think twice when Donna Rosario, founder of Pusong Pinoy, personally asked for his assistance in the immediate delivery of goods to the evacuation center.  He did not only offer his company's services, but he personally volunteered to go to CDO to deliver the goods on behalf of Pusong Pinoy.

On December 29, 2011, just 12 days after they communicated, Edwin took a flight from Manila to CDO. He went to the evacuation center and handed over thousands of slippers, bottled water, shampoos and bars of soap to the officials of the Philippine Red Cross CDO Chapter.  Present during this handover were Philippines Red Cross Headquarters Chairwoman MYRA BALANDRA and Vice-Chair DR. MODESTO C. BABAYLAN.  Pusong Pinoy salutes the Philippines Red Cross for their work at CDO in this time of crisis. 

THANK YOU, EDWIN & RCS LOGISTICS PHILS INC.!   As a long time HERO and supporter of Pusong Pinoy, Edwin knows that we value transparency, so he took a lot of photos to show how your donations were used and where exactly they were donated.  To see more photos, please visit our Facebook page (keyword: pusongpinoy.org)

You are truly amazing, Edwin!  Click HERE to read about another PP project with Edwin which raised PhP100,000 for our food drive. 

PUSONG PINOY'S SEED DONATION

Last year, Pusong Pinoy had several relief operations for those affected by Typhoon Pepeng in Benguet and neighboring towns. In Mt. Kabuyao, homes were saved but the livelihood of so many was nearly wiped out. The fields and gardens were washed away, crippling the families of their only livelihood.

To help the residents of Mt. Kabuyao recover, Pusong Pinoy donated approximately P23,130 worth of seeds, distributing them to 60 affected families in Mt. Kabuyao. The seeds were turned over by PP Baguio-Benguet Team Leader BYD BAWAYAN. It was Pusong Pinoy's vision that these seed donations will serve as a long-term aid and a foundation for the affected families to build from, so these families may recover crops lost in the aftermath of the recent typhoon.

Around the same time, PP Baguio-Benguet Vice-Team Leader JOANNE SUYAM also organized a relief drive at her local church at Greenwater, Baguio City. They collected a sack of rice and grocery items which were donated to John Chamos and his two kids. Mr. Chamos lost his wife during the aftermath of Typhoon Pepeng (Parma). The goods were received by the kids' grandmother in behalf of Mr. Chamos. VTL Joanne also collected a total of 10 sacks/boxes of used clothings which were distributed to the community.

A message from PP Team Leader BYD BAWAYAN:
"We would like to thank each and everyone who helped during our relief operations, namely:

FOR THE SEEDS:
PP Founder Donna Bernardo Rosario, TL Joanne Bermudez, VTL Victor Bermudez, Dennis Lin, Tyler Bischel, Alinna Satake, Hideyo Satake, Brenda Carlson, Nathan Carlson, David Crutchfield, Aleli Lamadrid, and Jonathan Reyes

FOR THE GROCERY ITEMS AND CLOTHING:
VTL Joanne Suyam & the congregation of the Baguio Fountain of Life Fellowship

FOR THE PP BAGUIO-BENGUET TEAM (for the collection, coordination and delivery of the goods):
TL Adi Lappao, VTL Marie Joy Toyaoan, and Brenda Cambolod

FOR THE TEACHERS, PARENTS AND TANODS at Mt. Kabuyao:
Edgar Vicente (Principal, Kabuyao Elem.), Cristie Marie Willy, John A. Bautista (PTA President), Cilina S. Onanat, Emily Batio-an, Joseph A. Talabis (School Governing Council Chairman), Rowena P. Catalino (Barangay Tanod), and Josephine L. Pumatung (Barangay Tanod)

To all of you, THANK YOU and May God Bless you a thousandfold!!!"

PUSONG PINOY'S TYPHOON ONDOY RELIEF EFFORTS AT BRGY. APOLONIO SAMSON IN QUEZON CITY

"There is no happiness in having or in getting, but only in giving” ~ Henry Drummond

As relief operations were ongoing in other parts of Metro Manila during the aftermath of Typhoon Ondoy, Pusong Pinoy Philippines Team Leader BENG DIZON with her family and friends put together their own relief operation for the typhoon victims of Barangay Apolonio Samson in Quezon City. The relief goods were distributed at the Parkway Village Chapel on October 24, 2009.

According to PP Team Leader Beng...
"With God's grace and help of generous family and friends, we were able to distribute 300 bags of relief goods to families affected by Typhoon Ondoy. It has been weeks since Metro Manila had been devastated by the typhoon. Most of us have started to move on with our lives. Sadly, these families have not recovered due to lack of resources to do so. Relief goods from big companies have not reached them, because their focus is in the highly reported flooded areas of Marikina, Pasig, and Laguna. Until now, many could still not afford to buy basic needs, especially food. During our relief goods distribution last Saturday, the families were very thankful and appreciative of the goods they received."

Pusong Pinoy would like to thank the following donors for making this relief effort possible: Sarah Encina, Liza Arzaga, Tina Monzod, Rowena Chee, TL Joanne Bermudez, VTL Victor Bermudez, and most especially to TL Beng Dizon and her family. Thank you so much! You truly are heroes!

MORE RELIEF EFFORTS FOR TYPHOON PEPENG VICTIMS IN BENGUET

With so many kababayans (fellowmen) in need of help, Pusong Pinoy and the DZWT Binnadang Charity Foundation organized another relief operation. This time to Atok, one of the isolated municipalities of Benguet, and Tadian, one of the worst-hit areas in the Mountain Province. Overwhelmed by the response for aid from kind-hearted donors both local and overseas, the organizers were determined to reach both areas. Transportation for volunteers and delivery of goods were provided by local entrepreneur, JACK DULNUAN.

Pusong Pinoy Baguio-Benguet Team Leader BYD BAWAYAN reports:
"Despite being tired the previous day from purchasing, sorting, repacking of goods, and donation pick-ups, the volunteers were all ready and excited for the long trip. They left Baguio in the wee hours of the morning of October 17th. However, getting to Sayangan, Atok was a struggle as the volunteers would later find out. The once-Grand Halsema Highway was reduced to rubble by Typhoon Pepeng. There were several "freshly cleared" slide areas which the party's vehicles had trouble getting through. What would usually be a 1 hour and 30-minute drive to Atok took them 5 hours. To reach their destination, the volunteers often had to push the vehicles throughout the trip.

After leaving half of the relief goods at Sayangan, the municipal capital of Atok, the volunteers headed for Tadian, Mt. Province where goods were distributed to 70 affected families. The volunteers were inspired by the community spirit as they observed the locals involved in rebuilding their community in every way. The men were doing road work, clearing, and in retrieval operations, while the youth sorted the relief goods, women cooked food for volunteers, and senior citizens helped in every way they can.

As the volunteers headed back to Baguio, they were met by another obstacle - Halsema highway was temporarily closed due to rains brought about by the low pressure area and incoming typhoon. The volunteers decided to take a different route which posed a risk due to warnings of hold-ups on that new route and landslides. During their journey via the new route, one van got stuck in knee-deep muddy water and volunteers had to wade in knee-deep mud to push the van. After a quick rest stop at a gas station, the volunteers arrived back to Baguio City the following day, October 18, 2009.

We thank all the volunteers who helped out in this event. The team from the DZWT / MPBC BINNADANG Charity Foundation led by Field Reporters ROSE MALEKCHAN and MINDA LICAWEN, volunteers from the Indigenous Youth Network (IYN), Luzon 14 Interactive Community, and Ayala Young Leaders Alliance. We also thank all the generous donors who contributed. Without you, our operation would never have pushed through!

Special thanks to Pusong Pinoy Team Dubai led by CHERY ROSE TANEDO! May your tribe increase!"

Kudos to Pusong Pinoy Baguio-Benguet especially to Team Leader Byd for this relief operation! We encourage our kababayans to continue supporting our cause so we can, in turn, help others! God bless you all!