Indonesian earthquakes, Philippines storm
Authorities in Indonesia have said they are preparing for the possibility of thousands of deaths in the wake of a powerful earthquake.
Donations:
Philippines stormThe death toll from floods in the northern Philippines keeps rising, as victims queued up for aid and Typhoon Ketsana roared into Vietnam.
Rogers connects Customers to Asia-Pacific through mobile giving and free channel previews
Cable customers in Ontario will be able to access the Filipino specialty channels, 869 and 870, for free to get news updates on the natural disasters that has affected the Philippines.
Rogers Wireless customers can also donate $5 to the Canadian Red Cross International Disaster Relief Fund by texting the word "HELP" to shortcode "733."
Rogers will match the donations up to $20, 000.
Donations:
- Canadian Red Cross
- Torontonians can donate non-perishable food and other items to: Our Lady of Assumption Church (2565 Bathurst St.)
- Monetary donations can be made to any CIBC branch: account number is 56-24010, transit number is 7012
Rogers has unveiled some initiatives they hope will help their customers connect with friends and family in typhoon-ravaged Philippines.
