Typhoon Ondoy Relief Operations at the Mega Tent

I just came back at the Mega Tent in Ortigas in a benefit concert for the victims of Typhoon Ondoy. It was nice to see the high spirits of the people with unified sentiments in helping others there. It gives you a realization that a lot of people care about what happened and were willing enough to sacrifice part of their time in serving others.

Packing of Relief Goods at Mega Tent Ortigas for Ondoy Victims by Maki Eduardo

Packing of Relief Goods at Mega Tent Ortigas for Ondoy Victims by Maki Eduardo

During the performance of some bands, the volunteers had a break in waiting for other goods to arrive so that they can fix the flow of goods for packing. The volunteers are very warm and accommodating. They even insisted I eat a Krispy Kreme doughnut at their area even if I wasn’t a volunteer there. During that time they were still sorting clothes and other items.

Packing of Relief Goods at Mega Tent Ortigas for Ondoy Victims by Maki Eduardo

The awesome part of Raise the Roof was that there are two options for entry. One option is to pay the 100PHP entrance fee or give what is called a ‘Survival Pack’ consisting of . I heard that the event raised more than 80,000PHP and lot of goods for packing. Well, I can attest to the amount of goods at the Mega Tent and it was just cool to see so many goods ready for packing.

Packing of Relief Goods at Mega Tent Ortigas for Ondoy Victims by Maki Eduardo

There were lots of boxes (canned goods, clothes, toys etc.)

Packing of Relief Goods at Mega Tent Ortigas for Ondoy Victims by Maki Eduardo

Canned goods galore

Packing of Relief Goods at Mega Tent Ortigas for Ondoy Victims by Maki Eduardo

Emptied boxes of donated goods :D

Packing of Relief Goods at Mega Tent Ortigas for Ondoy Victims by Maki Eduardo

So many PET bottles bottles here..others were packed already!

I asked around on how to go by if someone wants to volunteer. There are actually no requirements for joining. Just be there, no common attire imposed, bring an extra shirt, ask around, make friends and start learning form others how to pack. Operations at the Mega Tent run for 24hours! Amazing!

Packing of Relief Goods at Mega Tent Ortigas for Ondoy Victims by Maki Eduardo

Packing of Relief Goods at Mega Tent Ortigas for Ondoy Victims by Maki Eduardo

Packing of Relief Goods at Mega Tent Ortigas for Ondoy Victims by Maki Eduardo

When the packing begins, most of them line up and pass the goods:

Packing of Relief Goods at Mega Tent Ortigas for Ondoy Victims by Maki Eduardo

Finally things get pack in plastic bags:

Packing of Relief Goods at Mega Tent Ortigas for Ondoy Victims by Maki Eduardo

I’m really hoping that the relief operations won’t come to a halt and that the Metro wouldn’t get too affected by the next storm Pepeng (international name Parma). It’s huge…it’s giving me goosebumps when I look at its IR image hitting part of the archipelago already. :(

Typhoon Pepeng/Parma hitting Philippine Archipelago

Volunteers at the Mega Tent, you guys rock! Keep up the good work. I’m pretty much overwhelmed with the overflowing compassion I felt in the atmosphere. Well, I’ll try not to get emotional about this…but really guys and gals…you’re all amazing!

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