Help Typhoon Sendong Victims

Before Christmas Day arrives, the island of the Philippines is hit once again with another deadly typhoon. Typhoon Sendong slammed devastating rain and unleashed flash floods in Cagayan de Oro and Iligan cities in Mindano last December 16, 2011. As the residents slept that Friday night, no one had an idea that tomorrow brings a horror of destruction.

As of today, the death toll has reached 720. Most of the dead were asleep when floodwaters rushed into their homes and drowned them. Sendong affected 21 municipalities, 78 barangays and 13,924 families (63,779 persons), with 245 injured and 807 reported missing. 3,422 houses were totally or partially damaged and there are still 38,332 persons housed in evacuation centers to date.

Authorities have announced that mass burial will be arranged soon. With the number of dead bodies found, coffins were not enough and local officials suggested that local saw mills help them solve this problem. It was estimated that billions worth of infrastructure and agriculture were damaged by the typhoon.

CDO and Iligan needs our help! YOU CAN HELP by sending online donations for Sendong victims through the Philippine Red Cross Website. (http://www.redcross.org.ph) They accept credit cards, paypal, direct deposit, cash or check donations.  You can even use SMS to donate!

Here's how (from the Philippine Red Cross website):

Text RED<space>AMOUNT to 2899 (Globe) or 4143 (Smart)

G-Cash

Text DONATE<space>AMOUNT<space>4-digit M-PIN<space>REDCROSS to 2882

You can donate the following denominations:

Globe: 5, 25, 100, 300, 500 or 1000

Smart: 10, 25, 50, 100, 300, 500 or 1000

Every peso counts in order to heal our brothers and sisters. If you can read this YOU ARE LUCKY, most of our fellowmen doesn't have electricity, phone, water or shelter since Friday. Find it in your heart to care and share, YOU CAN BE SOMEONE'S HERO TODAY.

Thank you. God Bless!

Freestyle with T!

Another Dream Come True -- I was finally able to attend Teresa Espinosa's class in Debbie Reynolds in LA! Add to the fact that its FREE, so Double Woot Woot!!! 

I was joined by my friend Candice, as we take our first BF class with one of our BF idols. It took us 2 hours to travel from Downtown LA to North Hollywood. About 10 blocks of walking/running... because yes, we thought it was close... BUT all in all, it was worth it... it was such a FUN and GREAT CLASS! It's all about tapping into your emotion.... touching that inner core and unleashing it using dance as your medium. I learned a lot. Ms. Espinosa was a TRUE EDUCATOR. I'm looking forward to attending more of her class..freestyle or choreographed. Maybe next time when I visit the US again. For now, I'm happy with the memories and this little picture souvenir we got!! Woooo HOOO!!! 

The Super LOOOONGG Weekend

Philippines BEHOLD! As Rebecca Black said, it's "Frideeeyy, Frideyy, Gotta Get Down its Frideeeyy, partyin partyin!!!" Anyways, her Friday is nothing compared to our not 2--not 3, but 4 days off!!! Say What? Yup, to celebrate Eid't Fitr and the National Heroes Day, Philippines rejoice because work won't start  till Wednesday (Aug 31). No pay, but oh well, seize the moment to relax. And here's a suggestion for the dance aficionados out there. Try out HOUSE dance this Weekend!

Jardy of Soul Sector (US) is here in the country to promote the dance style, and he's teaching tomorrow at Planet Jupiter in Makati.

It's only 200 pesos! And you get a world-class teacher, so come on and join us from 5pm-6pm. Learn the basic moves and flow of house dancing.

Then after your training, what better way to chill than hitting the club. Club TIME of Makati Ave will take care of the party as you use your newfound dance style into the mix! Jack, shuffle, or pas de bourree your night away! With a line-up of DJ Heavy Boogie, DJ BadKiss, Liquid A and DJ Felipe Bari, this party is a one-of-a-kind experience you shouldn't miss. 

Tickets at the door is only 300 pesos!!! So What Are YOU waiting for? Grab your dancing shoes, take your freshest clothes and let's HOUSE IT this weekend!!! See you there!