Comments on: Refugees/Evacuees/ IDP’s Arriving By the Boat and Plane Load…

By: kristin

kristin — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 21:02:13 +0000

Thank you for everything MM Family, MM community and the Zubuchon Family. When people wanted to achieve something, they will always find a way…May God Bless you more as you tirelessly lend and give a hand to those who are in need…

By: marilen

marilen — Sun, 17 Nov 2013 15:37:55 +0000

Thank you, MM, family and staff and volunteers. God bless all of you.

By: Elaine

Elaine — Sun, 17 Nov 2013 01:25:55 +0000

I would trust my donations with this blogger over any large organizations and the government. God bless you, Marketman & family, and crew!

By: Marketman

Marketman — Sun, 17 Nov 2013 00:01:42 +0000

Rona Y, government and large agencies who do this for a living SHOULD be the first on their feet — they have the benefit of resources, experience, planning, logistics, etc. — but in huge catastrophes, anywhere in the world, it seems they often seem a bunch of chickens with no heads, running about. I know that’s an unfair comparison, and I mean it only figuratively, but if private groups can mobilize and get to remote locations and islands with food aid DAYS AHEAD of the large organizations or government, THERE IS SOMETHING SERIOUSLY WRONG. But more on that later…

As an example of frustrations experienced, Doctors Without Borders (I think this was the french group) was staying in Mrs. MM’s hotel from Sunday the 10th, just 48 HOURS after the storm, and WERE STILL there on TUESDAY waiting to cross to Tacloban. Meanwhile Philippine press, and other folks managed to make it into Tacloban airport on Monday… Shouldn’t some disaster protocol prioritize medical care and food for all available transport? It’s little ridiculous things like that that people see, and no one can adequately and logically explain.

However, I will say that EVERYONE IS TRYING THEIR BEST. I am sure this is an unprecedented event. It just seems so less than ideally coordinated. Thank goodness for the Americans landing and taking control of opening the Tacloban airport and getting it to operate 24 hours a day. Kudos to all the Philippine officials who have put in herculean effort as well.

By: Connie C

Connie C — Sat, 16 Nov 2013 21:31:05 +0000

After food and water, here’s something to consider. After learning about this, I was inspired to get one. Let the sun shine on our storm ravaged towns and cities:

https://www.getwakawaka.com/Results2.asp

By: Rona Y

Rona Y — Sat, 16 Nov 2013 20:08:01 +0000

I think it’s important to remember that larger organizations, especially those who do not have a strong local presence, also have to put up with interference from local (federal/provincial/municipal) governments, while private relief efforts often do not.

It’s unfair to point fingers at organizations who may be feeling just as frustrated at the delays as everyone else (except perhaps those who need the aid the most).

By: Lou

Lou — Sat, 16 Nov 2013 15:09:35 +0000

Thank you MM, you family and staff!

By: abc123

abc123 — Sat, 16 Nov 2013 11:21:00 +0000

Hello Marketman,

In light of your relief operations, I think you might find this video useful. It shows how to open a can without an opener or knife. It will be very useful for those who received canned goods.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oH2NahLjx-Y

By: Wanda

Wanda — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 23:41:16 +0000

Just Fyi, they are need of volunteers to transport evacuees coming in to Manila from Leyte to wherever they need to go. The evacuees, as you can imagine, generally have no money and are hungry when they arrive, and without volunteer transportation, will have no means to get to friends or family, some of whom don’t know they are alive.

More info here: httpss://www.facebook.com/james.deakin

It’s his latest status message, I believe. Or contact Junep Ocampo 0917 583 1122.

By: cherryoyvr

cherryoyvr — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 21:47:46 +0000

Thank you for your efforts MM, family, benefactors and staff. They are truly appreciated.

For those who are concerned about their families in the Island of Panay, the focus of Canadian efforts will be in Iloilo and Capiz province. The plan is to also focus efforts in the city of Roxas.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/up-to-six-helicopters-may-join-canadian-forces-relief-efforts-in-the-philippines-1.1543122

Hope this news reaches your readers who are concerned about Iloilo and Capiz.