MANILA – Popular online services Facebook, Tumblr and iTunes have joined international relief efforts for the victims of super typhoon “Yolanda” (international name Haiyan).
Facebook’s millions of users are now greeted on their home page by an ad asking them to donate P200 to typhoon-affected victims via the Red Cross Red Crescent global network.
“The full amount of this donation will go to the Red Cross Red Crescent global network response,” read the ad, which appears on top of Facebook’s news feed.
Users of the social networking site may donate via PayPal or through their debit or credit card.
Apple’s media store iTunes has a similar plea for its users to donate to the Red Cross, with its official Twitter account posting a link on where people can send money.
Meanwhile, a note has been uploaded on Tumblr, encouraging its users to donate to the United Nations’ World Food Programme.
The post also features online resources to find loved ones or request rescue.
Thousands of families in Visayas were affected after the onslaught of “Yolanda,” which is said to be the strongest storm to ever make landfall.
Several individuals and organizations here and abroad have been extending their help to the Philippines, whether through sending relief goods or giving monetary aid.
source: www.abs-cbnnews.com
