Emergency Relief by Mindanao division in Iligan and Cagayan de Oro
Late Friday night the storm hit the coast with wind and heavy rain. People - most of them unprepared - were caught in their homes sleeping while 180 mm of rain triggered flashfloods and mudslides. The death tolls is expected to pass more than 1000 - making this to one of the worst catastrophes to hit the Philippines.
During the storm our local corps in Iligan was flooded up to the gutter. Our local leaders had to evacuate under difficult circumstances to a neighbor two-storey building and are safe. Most of our local soldiers and members are also in one way or another struck by this catastrophe.
The Salvation Army are now heavily involved in distributing essential help to more than 5000 families in Cagayan and Iligan. Due to rapid response from The International Headquarters in London our local staff is able to provide food, water, sleeping-mats, and blankets. But still the need for more help is obvious. We will now together with local authorities assess what our next steps will be. It is obvious that we will continue out emergency operation for quite a while. To do the best we can we need support - you can participate by giving your donation to our operation!
Support / Donations - We need your help!
You can support the operation here in the Philippines by depositing your donation in our Metrobank account 044-3-00562795-8
It is also possible to donate online using PayPal "Donate" button.
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The Salvation Army Philippines are celebrating 75 years 2012:
A Facebook page has been made for the Diamond Jubilee Celebration. You can find it on http://www.facebook.com/TSAPhilippines
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The Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal 2012
For over 70 years, the Salvation Army has been serving suffering humanity across the Philippines.
As well as operating two residential units for disadvantaged children, over 600 Filipino children are sponsored by donors from around the globe.
There are over 130 Corps/outposts working to make a difference in the spiritual and physical lives of developing communities in The Philippines.
From the beginning of december you will find salvationist thruout the Philippines with our chistmas kettle. We thankfull for any you for your generous giving. Supplemented by The Salvation Army internationall we will continue to help others in days to come.
If you not are able of finding us and want to support us pleas contact us on
Tel: [63] (2) 524 0086/88, Fax: [63] (2) 521 6912 or
Email: mail@phl.salvationarmy.org
God bless you for your generosity.
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The Salvation Army Philippine Territory Website
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
The advance of The Salvation Army in The Philippines came at the initiative of Filipinos who had been converted through contact with the Army in Hawaii and then returned to their homeland. During the period 1933-37 they commenced meetings in Panay, Luzon, Cebu and Mindanao Islands. In June 1937 Colonel and Mrs Alfred Lindvall officially inaugurated this widespread work.
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