Meralco Typhoon Tips

Comment now » // October 3rd, 2009

BEFORE A TYPHOON

• Be informed. Tune in to TV, radio stations and the internet for weather updates.
• Store water. Water service may be interrupted for days.
• Store food that will not spoil even without refrigeration. Have a supply of canned goods and instant food like noodles and biscuits.
• Prepare a typhoon kit which includes a battery-operated radio, flashlights, extra batteries, raincoats and medicines.
• Anticipate possible power outages. Charge gadgets that may be helpful during a power failure like cellphones and rechargeable lamps.
• Check gutters and make sure they are not clogged.
• Secure things that may be blown away. Seal windows and doors and check your roof if it is firmly secured.
• Trim your trees and report trees that are touching Meralco lines.
• Help organize your village association to be typhoon prepared.
• Post important contact numbers near the telephone like Meralco, telephone companies, village security, etc.
• Coordinate with MMDA or your local government unit (LGU) if your house is near billboards so that they will bring down the tarpaulin banners to prevent accidents.

DURING A TYPHOON

• Tune in to TV and radio stations for emergency information.
• In case of very strong winds, go to the center of the house, hallway or any part that is least exposed to external glass windows.
• If a power failure occurs, turn off and unplug all appliances.
• If your house is flooded, turn off the main switch and move your appliances and other valuables to a higher area in your house.

AFTER A TYPHOON

• Check your house for damages. Damage to loadside electrical facilities should be immediately repaired by a qualified electrician.
• Don’t operate wet electrical appliances and have them checked by a qualified repairman.
• Help in road clearing and surveying for damaged Meralco facilities in your area and have your village administrator report these to Meralco.
• Call Meralco to report power outages and monitor status on electricity restoration through radio. This will help prevent congesting the Meralco Call Center with follow up calls. Meralco will provide regular updates through different radio stations.

Info taken from: http://www.meralco.com.ph/Consumer/Tips/typhoonwatch.htm

Donation drop-off locations near Katipunan

Comment now » // September 28th, 2009

Our Lady of Pentecost Parish (+632-4342397, +632-9290665) per Gabe Mercado, donations are very much welcome. The Parish is located at 12 F. Dela Rosa corner C. Salvador Sts., Loyola Heights, Quezon City.

Ateneo de Manila University is now accepting donations for the victims of Ondoy. Donations can be dropped at MVP Lobby. For those stranded/those who need help: To all students who need help or know of people who need help. Please text the name, location, and contact number to (+6329088877166). ATENEO, which is now an open shelter, accepts refugees. Call (+632917-8952792)

Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan Task Force Noah, a disaster response arm of the Jesuits, is accepting donations. Please drop it off sa Ateneo Cervini Dorm.

Petron: You may bring your relief goods to all Petron branches.

Katipunan Avenue. Contact Erica Paredes at (+632917-4741930) — they need bread, packed juice, sandwich filling (tuna, chicken, anything) You can help her make them, deliver the sandwiches to her house, or help her distribute! Call for more details.

FOR OTHER DROP-OFF POINTS, SEE THE FF. WEBSITE:

http://www.google.com.ph/landing/typhoon-ondoy.html

How to Help

Comment now » // September 28th, 2009

RED CROSS

• donate in cash, check through bank deposit or SMS or via credit card

SMS
text RED<space>AMOUNT to 2899 (Globe) or 4483 (Smart)

G-CASH
text DONATE<space>AMOUNT<space>4-digit M-PIN<space>REDCROSS to 2882

• donate in kind:

Food items: Rice, noodles, canned goods, sugar, iodized salt, cooking oil, monggo beans and potable water
Medicines: Paracetamol, antibiotics, analgesic, oral rehydration salts, multivitamins and medications to treat diarrheal diseases
Non-food items: Bath soaps, face towels, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, plastic mats, blankets, mosquito nets, jerry cans, water containers, water purification tablets, plastic sheetings, and Laundry soap
Rehabilitation Programs: Shelter materials for house repair

Call Hotline 143 or 527.0000

THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL RED CROSS
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
Bonifacio Drive, Port Area, Manila 2803, Philippines

More details at the Philippine national Red Cross website http://www.redcross.org.ph/Site/PNRC/wtd.aspx

SAGIP KAPAMILYA

Donation Drop Off Point:
Sct. Bayoran corner Tomas Morato QC
Look for Girlie Aragon or Jet
0916-7227806
0929-5348176
3942527
4132667 (Examiner)

Donation via Bank Deposit:
BDO
Account No: 5630020111
Account Name: ABS-CBN Foundation
Branch: Banco De Oro ABS-CBN Branch

Katipunan and Bagyong Ondoy

3 Comments » // September 26th, 2009

As of  4:30 p.m. today, Katipunan Avenue near Ateneo and Miriam is now passable as reported by ANC.

Katipunan was flooded earlier today near the Ateneo campus, in front of Jollibee & National Bookstore.  See picture below:

This was posted via Twitter and Plurk.  If you know the owner, please add a comment below and will credit accordingly.

Here is another shot at the street beside Loyola Heights barangay (street running along the creek, Park 9 area).

image credits to martychrisel deleon

Here is a video also in the same area… this is at the corner of Katipunan and that road beside the Loyola Heights barangay.   The fenced in area (with yero) is a recently excavated area (the building used to have BDO, Dunkin Donuts, Blue Skies, Ken Afford–a few years back).  Watch this until the end and see a van sinking into the filled up empty lot (see the construction crane at the corner).

video credits to mimiedejesus

If you know of any other images or websites, please share here by adding a comment below. Thanks!

Manna Closes

1 Comment » // September 20th, 2009

Manna Specialty Bakery

Manna Specialty Bakery on E. Abada Street has closed a few weeks back.  There’s a new store now on their location.  Haven’t gone there recently to see what happened or if they left any information on what happened.  Their website: http://www.manna.com.ph/ says they’re on sabbatical soon… so I guess they already are.  I wonder what they’re going to do next or where they’re gonna relocate to.  Anyone know out there? Please comment below.

Website hacked

Comment now » // July 26th, 2009

Please bear with us as we slowly update all posts here at KatipunanQC.

We have been hacked around June/July this year so please ignore all the extra “” characters you see in the posts.  Thanks.

Parish of the Holy Sacrifice

Comment now » // July 16th, 2009

ADDRESS: University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
CONTACT NUMBERS:  (02) 926-9496, FAX (02) 926-1592
FEAST DAY:  January 29

SCHEDULE OF MASSES:

Sundays:
5:00 am
7:00 am
8:00 am
9:00 am
10:00 am
11:00 am

4:00 pm
5:00 pm
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
8:00 pm

Mon-Sat:
6:00 am
12:00 nn
6:00 pm

OLP Parish Fiesta, May 31

Comment now » // May 30th, 2009

May 31, 2009 Sunday
Our Lady of Pentecost Parish Fiesta

*sorry, no details this time.. please contact the OLP parish office for more info Tel: (02) 434-2397

Free Medical & Dental Clinic – May 24

Comment now » // May 23rd, 2009

Free medical & dental clinic of SMDS health ministry on
May 24, 2009, Sunday
Time: 8:00am- 12:00 pm
Venue: Della Strada church

SMDS Events

2 Comments » // May 16th, 2009

Here are some of Sta. Maria della Strada events this month:

May 15-23: Novena Masses at 6pm, SMDS
May 23 :  Confirmation, SMDS
May 23 :  Fun Walk, Loyola Grand Vilas
May 23 :  start of Sta. Maria della Strada Singing Idol
May 24 :  PALARO contest for BEC Kawan children
May 24 :  Fiesta Mass and procession
May 30 :  Rummage Sale, SMDS

Find out more details at:
http://www.dellastradaparish.com/announcement-050909-smds-new-website-sacrament-of-confirmation-andrummage-sale-by-the-solo-parents/
or
http://www.dellastradaparish.com/list-of-smds-fiesta-activities/

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