Severely damaged properties, dead children in the arms of their parents, and cramped evacuation centers are the staple images both in the mainstream and social media nowadays. The tragedy that Typhoon Sendong had brought to Cagayan De Oro and Iligan City is heartbreaking. However, despite the controversy with P-Noy celebrating in the height of the tragedy, the bayanihan is back in action this season of giving.
Monetary donations are the most common contributions to the ongoing relief operations. As a student, I cannot yet offer a big amount of money. Fortunately, the Philippine Red Cross allows bite-sized donations through SMS.
Just text RED [amount] to 2899 (Globe) or 4143 (Smart).
You can donate 5, 25, 100, 300, 500 or 1000 for Globe and 10, 25, 50, 100, 300, 500 or 1000 for Smart. The method is authentic; I just donated to them today. A simple SMS can help the Philippine Red Cross generate money for relief goods.
