Typhoon YOLANDA (Haiyan)

[CVT]

yan nga ang dapat.
pero wala kang makita. walang move from PAF.

o sira lahat choppers?

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I think I saw an Osprey flying out of NAIA early this week.



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[frenchtower]

FYI major TV and radio networks, at least here in southern Cali, are all driving a campaign to raise more help. Amazon.com is also collecting donations in favor of the Red Cross. I, alone, have received material pledges from most who became aware of the event. I have even assembled a small group willing to donate blood at our local Red Cross chapter. Believe me guys, the US is concerned. What you are seeing now are just preliminary response from the US government and some private relief agencies. More help is on the way.

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Meron na ba napadala relief goods enough for all?

[Monseratto]

Heard yesterday that the Red Cross will lease a ship to evacuate as many people from Tacloban to live with relatives in other parts of the Philippines. With prison convicts and NPAs running loose in the disaster areas, many aid agencies are reluctant to move in...

[vinj]

The hard part now really is logistics. Water and food are very bulky (and heavy) so it is hard to transport in great numbers to the unreachable areas.

Feedback being given out by some relief organizers is that it's easier to procure and transport relief goods from the Visayas areas that were unaffected (i.e. Cebu, Catbalogan).

I'm frankly fed up with all the finger pointing and blame game on media and the social networks. Now is not the time. We can learn a lot from this as a nation and be better prepared in the future but for now, first things first.

[shibby75]

Maybe sulpicio lines, the largest shipping in the philippines , could help saving lives.

Just to redeem themselves from all the death they have caused due to shipping tragedy.

[badkuk]

The hard part now really is logistics. Water and food are very bulky (and heavy) so it is hard to transport in great numbers to the unreachable areas.

i agree, logistics will be the major problem. All those relief goods packed and ready, and no place to go. And it's not just because we don't have enough planes, ships, etc.; you can bring in the world's largest cargo planes, but if it doesn't have any place to land on, you'll be limited to smaller craft that can fit into available runways for the last legs of delivery. Kaya siguro ginawang hub yung Mactan airport, it's the only airport in the area that can support the Antonovs', C17's etc.

i read somewhere that Red Cross PH is setting up water purification system(s) in one of the affected areas...will take around 3 days to set up(i read this around Tuesday). And either Maynilad or Manila Water has sent engineers to assess/repair the waterworks. Hopefully that can free up more cargo space for other goods.

i'm a little surprised that we don't have a mobile water purification truck/van in place, given that disasters like this is a regular occurence. Something like the ones the US has deployed in Afghanistan, Iraq, and after Hurricane Katrina.

Feedback being given out by some relief organizers is that it's easier to procure and transport relief goods from the Visayas areas that were unaffected (i.e. Cebu, Catbalogan).

Buti na lang Cebu didn't get hit that bad. If it was, what would be the next nearest place to set up relief distribution? i doubt if any other nearby airports could handle that kind of traffic.

I'm frankly fed up with all the finger pointing and blame game on media and the social networks. Now is not the time. We can learn a lot from this as a nation and be better prepared in the future but for now, first things first.

We once had to do community work at a halfway house for kids back in college. It was near Christmas then and i asked if they had gotten a lot of donations by now. They said they usually get a lot of donations during Christmas, but in all other times, tagtuyot.

My point is, i don't think there's any danger of relief goods running out -- at least for now. But the Red Cross estimates that relief efforts are needed for the next 18 months. Hopefully people won't forget about this when Christmas rolls in.

[badkuk]

Speaking of a water purification truck, unless we're dealing with really nasty, sewage-level water sources, it should be simple enough to fit a water purification system on a back of a truck right? Heck, if we can fit a kitchen in a food truck...

[CLAVEL3699]

i agree, logistics will be the major problem. All those relief goods packed and ready, and no place to go. And it's not just because we don't have enough planes, ships, etc.; you can bring in the world's largest cargo planes, but if it doesn't have any place to land on, you'll be limited to smaller craft that can fit into available runways for the last legs of delivery. Kaya siguro ginawang hub yung Mactan airport, it's the only airport in the area that can support the Antonovs', C17's etc.

Tama. Isa ako sa volunteer na gumawa nang Logistics plan regarding documentation of relief goods, inventory, loading ( trucks, ships, planes, etc. ), unloading going to warehouse hub for distribution, again documentation and inventory, location planning kung ilan ang ibibigay bawat lugar, etc,

The problem is walang may alam nito sa bawat lugar kaya nagkakagulo.... the plan ay matatapos na kasama na lahat pero ang problema walang mag supervised pagdating sa destination.

May mga kasama kaming foreign observer. Kaso nahihirapan kami kasi ang gulo nang communication. Ilang araw na ako halos walang tulog kasi pumapasok pa ako sa office halos sa gabi lang kami gumagawa dahil karamihan sa amin may trabaho din.

[vinj]

We once had to do community work at a halfway house for kids back in college. It was near Christmas then and i asked if they had gotten a lot of donations by now. They said they usually get a lot of donations during Christmas, but in all other times, tagtuyot.

My point is, i don't think there's any danger of relief goods running out -- at least for now. But the Red Cross estimates that relief efforts are needed for the next 18 months. Hopefully people won't forget about this when Christmas rolls in.

That's the case with a lot of charitable institutions. Even during elections, when NAMFREL still had it's Operation Quick Count prior to the automation, volunteers were plenty in the first day or two but as the week progresses, kaunti nalang (including supplies). That's why we should also all make concentrated effort to distribute our efforts and help effectively over the coming months/years and think long term (rebuilding, etc.). Up to now, we still have other parts of the country that are reeling from the effects of the earthquake and earlier storms as well.

Where i work, we have interests in construction, education, steel, consumer housing and socialized housing, etc. Hopefully the foundation arm of the group can come up with efforts for the rebuilding.

[shadow]

Question please, donations are tax deductible diba? Ano kailangan sa NGO, acknowledgement receipt?


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[Ry_Tower]

Question please, donations are tax deductible diba? Ano kailangan sa NGO, acknowledgement receipt?


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#retzing

Oo, kelangan ackonowledgement receipt IIRC. Also kung may DR ka mas maganda isabay mo na.

[shadow]

Oo, kelangan ackonowledgement receipt IIRC. Also kung may DR ka mas maganda isabay mo na.

Kailangan daw magbigay ng certificate of donation NGO, hinde ba nakakahiyang humingi lalo na pag international NGO like Red Cross?


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[Ry_Tower]

^ Lahat naman kasalanan niya patin yung palpak na LGU at mga nakurakot ni DPWH na mga infra dati pa. Kanyang kasalanan yun.

Kailangan daw magbigay ng certificate of donation NGO, hinde ba nakakahiyang humingi lalo na pag international NGO like Red Cross?


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#retzing

Nope, alam na nila yan.

[shadow]

Ito nabasa ko para sa mga nagdonate at gusto claim as tax deductible...lalo na pag sa business niyo or family corporation ang gagamitin niyo



Full deductibility of donations is allowed only for donations to accredited nongovernment organizations (NGOs). For donations to NGOs that do not pass the accreditation requirements, the deduction is allowed only to the extent of 10% for an individual donor, and 5% for a corporate donor, of the donor’s business income as computed without the benefit of this deduction.

Hence, it has been a best practice for companies to deal with non-stock, non-profit corporations or organizations in the implementation of their CSR. The term "NGO" has been defined as corporation or association or organization referred to under Section 30 (E) and (G) of the Tax Code as created or organized under Philippine laws exclusively for the following purposes: religious, charitable, scientific, athletic, cultural, rehabilitation of veterans and social welfare, where no part of the net income or asset of which shall belong to or inure to the benefit of any member, organizer, officer or any specific person.

Revenue Regulations No. (RR) 13-1998 has set the rules on the deductibility of contributions or gifts actually paid or made to accredited donee institutions in computing taxable income. The NGO must be accredited with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification, Inc. (PCNC). PCNC has been duly designated by the Secretary of Finance as the accrediting entity for NGOs. As the accrediting entity, it shall examine, evaluate and accredit non-stock, non-profit corporations and NGOs as a pre-requisite for their registration with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) as qualified-donee institutions. The PCNC is tasked to issue a Certificate of Accreditation to a non-stock, non-profit corporation/NGO after the determination that it meets the criteria for accreditation.

To be allowed full deductibility, the regulations further require the following conditions:

(i) The accredited NGO shall make utilization directly for the active conduct of the activities constituting the purpose or function for which it is organized and operated, not later than the fifteenth (15th) day of the third month after the close of the accredited NGOs taxable year in which contributions are received.

(ii) The level of administrative expenses of the accredited NGO, shall, on an annual basis, not exceed 30% of the total expenses for the taxable year;

(iii) In the event of dissolution, the assets of the accredited NGO, would be distributed to another accredited NGO organized for similar purpose/s, or to the State for public purpose/s, or would be distributed by a competent court of justice to another accredited NGO to be used in such manner as in the judgment of said court shall best accomplished the general purpose for which the dissolved organization was organized;

(iv) The amount of any charitable contribution of property other than money shall be based on the acquisition cost of said property;

(v) All the members of the Board of Trustees of the non-stock, non-profit corporation, organization or NGO do not receive compensation or remuneration for their service to the aforementioned organization.

Donations and gifts to accredited non-stock, non-profit corporations/NGOs shall be exempt from donor’s tax provided that not more than 30% of the said donations and gifts for the taxable year shall be used by such accredited non-stock, non-profit corporations/NGOs institutions qualified-donee institution for administration purposes.

A certificate of donation shall be issued on every donation or gift received by these accredited institutions. Within 30 days after the receipt of the Certificate of Donation, the donor must give a notice for every donation worth over P1,000,000 to the Revenue District Officer where his place of business is located. Donors and accredited non-stock, non-profit corporation/NGO shall file donations and contributions given and received respectively, at the time of filing their income tax returns.





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[Dirtdiver]

I really love how these CNN interviews further exposes our officials' incompetence and buffoonery.

But hey, we reap what we sow. So when the next Yolanda-esque calamity hits Metro Manila, we're all on our own. Maybe in the chaos afterwards we could actually hang some of these thieves.

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[Monseratto]

Typhoon Haiyan Before & After - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

[xwangbu]

http://www.solarnews.ph/news/2013/11...nse-to-yolanda

UN spokesman defends PH response to Yolanda

United Nations (Reuters) - The United Nations on Tuesday (November 12) praised the efforts made by the government of the Philippines to respond to the devastation caused by Typhoon Haiyan (international name: Haiyan)."The Philippine authorities have done a tremendous job in extremely difficult circumstances," said Martin Nesirky, the United Nations spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

[BratPAQ]

Hay PNoy. http://edition.cnn.com/video/data/2....-intv.cnn.html

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[uls]

Hay PNoy. President Aquino: Local government response failed - CNN.com Video

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he doesnt \get it

blaming it on LGUs doesnt make him look less bad

typical pinoy trait of not taking responsibility, passing blame

in the eyes of the world he is the head of the Phil. govt so whatever the Phil. govt does or doesnt do reflects on him

Amanpour asked Aquino re typhoon Yolanda could define his presidency

she was drawing a parallel to Bush's response to Hurricane Katrina

Hurricane Katrina Left a Mark on George W. Bush?s Presidency - US News and World Report

Botching Katrina. It was a disaster at every level. But in political terms, the government's failure to respond effectively to Hurricane Katrina in the late summer of 2005 was Bush's biggest setback at home. "Katrina showed he is incompetent," says Howard Dean, outgoing chairman of the Democratic National Committee. "Before Katrina, everyone, including America's friends and enemies, believed if something awful happened in the world, you could call in the Americans and they'd fix it." The government response to the hurricane, which devastated New Orleans and much of the Gulf Coast, ruined that reputation, Dean argues.

Bush seemed slow off the mark as millions of people suffered, and he created a lasting image of isolation when the White House released photos of him, a solitary figure in his cushy seat, looking out a window on Marine One at the hurricane devastation far below. He also made a huge mistake when he praised Michael Brown, the director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, with a now infamous attaboy—"Brownie, you're doing a heck of a job"—even though the agency was botching the disaster response, adding to the impression that Bush was out of touch.

White House advisers say the blame for the poor Katrina response must be shared by the federal, state, and local governments, especially in dealing with the hurricane-related problems in New Orleans. Bush defenders add that he was correct not to visit the disaster sites immediately because to do so would have greatly complicated the relief efforts on the ground.

More substantively, Bush refrained from having the federal government immediately take over the relief effort even when it became clear that the state and local governments in Louisiana were not up to the job. His aides say Bush was guided here by his experience as governor of Texas and his belief that such matters are best left to lower-level officials. "For him, it was a question of usurpation of power," says a former senior adviser. But his failure to act while thousands of desperate people, unable to find food or water, were appealing for help on national television erased his image as an effective decision maker.

nasira si Bush sa response niya sa Hurricane Katrina

Amanpour was telling Aquino baka ganyan din mangyari sa kanya

he didnt get it