A rescue volunteer lost his life after getting in contact with a live wire while on a rescue operation in the heavily-flooded Barangay Linao in Tuguegarao, Cagayan. Netizen Ian Saquing Maggay in a Facebook post paid tribute to Kelly Villarao for his bravery and heroism after risking his life to save others from the floodwaters brought by Typhoon Ulysses. “If it happens that this post appeared in your timeline, may I ask from you a moment of silence to commemorate the death of our Brave brother who lost his life by saving the lives of some Tuguegaraoeños during the flood…
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“Donate by just watching this video.” Donnalyn Bartolome who recently bought rescue boats will be donating the earnings from her most recent vlog to the victims of Typhoon Ulysses. The singer-vlogger on Friday released a video titled “The Super Typhoon that beat Ondoy?” on her YouTube channel, earnings of which will be used to buy relief goods for distribution in typhoon-hit areas Marikina, Rizal, Parañaque, Bicol, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes and Tarlac. The nine-minute vlog showed the situation of the affected areas in Marikina and a “little typhoon adventure”. In an Instagram story posted 18 hours ago, Donnalyn shared…
Filipino-American YouTube star Bretman Rock took to his social media accounts to “spread awareness” and ask prayers for his flood-hit hometown in Cagayan Valley. The hashtag #CagayanNeedsHelp is currently on Twitter’s trending topics as netizens sought help and rescue for residents trapped after the province’s “worst” flooding in decades caused by Typhoon Ulysses. On Twitter, Bretman used the #prayforcagayan as he offered prayers for his kababayans who were affected by the calamity and shed light on the region’s current situation. “Praying for my Home Town in the Philippines, we were struck with four typhoons and childhood home is literally submerged…
Gloc-9 is putting up for sale some pairs from his branded shoe collection to help raise funds for the victims of Typhoon Ulysses. The OPM rapper-songwriter, who is Aristotle Pollisco in real life, shared photos of his Air Jordans which will be auctioned off to interested buyers. “Presyohan nyo na!!! Wala nang arte arte! Di ko naman na nagagamit yan mga yan. Mas mabuti mapakinabangan yung mapag bentahan ng mga mas nangangailangan,” wrote Gloc-9 in an Instagram post on Friday. The said basketball shoes are pairs of Air Jordan 11 Retro, Air Jordan Legacy 312 Low and Air Jordan Legacy…
Former 2NE1 member Gong Minji, popularly known as Minzy, is about to launch her solo career in the Philippines. Talent management group Viva Artists Agency welcomed the 26-year-old K-pop star as the latest addition to their family via social media posts on Friday. “MABUHAY, Minzy! ⭐ We are happy to announce that Korean star, Minzy, is the newest addition to our growing roster of talented artists,” wrote Viva Artists Agency, which also runs the careers of Sarah Geronimo, Anne Curtis, Billy Crawford, among others. Dubbed by fans as the “dancing machine,” Minzy debuted as part of the now-disbanded girl group…
Scarlet Snow Belo is set to give out relief packs to residents in Marikina, one of the areas greatly affected by Typhoon Ulysses. The five-year-old daughter of celebrity doctors Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho in an Instagram post on Friday shared that she personally packed the relief items for the typhoon victims. The photo showed Scarlet holding a letter that read, “This is for you, Marikina!”, with the bags of goods around her. “Hang in there, Marikina! Help is on (its) way. I packed these goodies myself so it’s packed with my love ? Please stay strong, ok. Even…
Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo has returned to her hometown Iloilo City to celebrate her big win with Ilonggo kababayans. More than two weeks since winning the crown, Rabiya was finally able to hold her homecoming parade early Friday. The event was originally scheduled on Thursday but had to be postponed due to the bad weather conditions brought about by Typhoon Ulysses. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Iloilo City mayor Jerry Treñas encouraged residents to come and welcome Rabiya “by wearing red and bringing red pieces such as flaglets, banners, and balloons in support of the queen.” He…
A rescue volunteer saved a struggling dog from rising floodwaters in Brgy. Rosario in Montalban, Rizal as Typhoon Ulysses battered parts of Luzon on Thursday. Netizens were touched by a photo of a dog trying hard to stay above water after uploader Meijie Diaz on Facebook vowed to save it from the flood. “Kapit ka lang, kukunin din kita,” wrote Diaz in a now-viral Facebook post. After a while, Diaz updated his Facebook post saying the dog was now safe. “Kinuha ko na din po agad siya. Kaya ko pinost para kung sakaling may makita yung ibang tao na…
Singer-vlogger Donnalyn Bartolome has purchased plastic boats in an effort to help rescue operations in Marikina and Rizal during the Typhoon Ulysses onslaught on Thursday. Donnalyn first shared relevant emergency hotlines on her Facebook page with five million followers. In a separate Facebook post, Donnalyn announced she was already buying the plastic boats and appealed for volunteers to rescue residents and animals in flood-hit areas of Marikina and Rizal, saying she was willing to pay them. “MARIKINA and RIZAL residents sino ang gusto mag-volunteer for rescue? Marunong magsagwan at lumangoy, kahit magbayad ako. I’m buying boats na so let me…
Marikina Mayor Marcy Teodoro drew praise from netizens for personally monitoring his constituents during the onslaught of Typhoon Ulysses on Thursday. Marikina PIO in a Facebook post shared photos of the local chief executive wading through floodwaters in his plain white shirt and black shorts as he made his rounds in the city. Teodoro was also seen holding on to a walkie talkie and mobile phone as he gave out instructions to city hall officials and staff conducting rescue operations. “Nilusong na ni Mayor Marcy Teodoro ang baha upang makalabas sa kanyang tahanan at muling makapag-ikot sa lungsod,” Marikina PIO…