The families of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) who have been affected by tropical storm “Ondoy" will be given free texts and calls to their loved ones abroad to update them of their situation in the Philippines, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) said.
THE WRATH OF 'ONDOY'
As of Monday noon, the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) placed the death toll caused by tropical storm “Ondoy" at 100 and the number of people affected at nearly half a million pending reports from local government units. It said 56 were killed in Region IV-A or the Calabarzon area; 36 in Region III or in Central Luzon; seven in the National Capital Region, and one in the Cordillera Administrative Region.
Read more Since Saturday, GMANews.TV has been receiving
phone calls from OFWs inquiring about rescue efforts being undertaken to save their relatives. But OWWA, through its 24/7 Operations Center, said that it will now serve as a “
Libreng Tawag (Free Call) communication bridge" for those who wish to communicate with their husbands, parents, or relatives working abroad, via telephone calls or SMS. The agency said these family members can send text messages, together with the destination numbers, to 0917TXTOWWA (09178986992). OWWA will then pass on the message to their loved ones abroad. For those who wish to avail of the service, they may call up the Operations Center at:
Telephone numbers +632.8336992 (+632.833OWWA) +632.5516641 +632.8917601 - 24
SMS/TXT +63917.898.6992 (+63917.TXT.OWWA)
Globe HOTLINE 2917 Press 3 for OWWA
E-mail opcenter@owwa.gov.ph
Fax +632.8917601 +632.5516651 On the other hand, OFWs who would like to get more information about their loved ones in the Philippines may call the following hotlines:
National Disaster Coordinating Committee 911-1406 911-1873 912-2665 911-5061 912-5296 912-5668
Help hotlines 734-2118 734-2120
Philippine Coast Guard 527-6136
Red Cross 143 527-0000
Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) 136 896-6000
Taguig emergency hotline 1623
Bureau of Fire Protection Region III (Central Luzon) Hotline (045) 9634376
Meralco 16220
Sen. Manuel Villar Jr. emergency hotlines for dumptrucks going to flooded areas for rescue of stranded people: 0917 4226800 0917 2414864 0927 6751981 GMANews.TV has also opened a
Facebook discussion board for updates regarding the storm. People can post their concerns or requests for help, so concerned citizens will know how to respond.
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