MIO EXTENDS A HELPING HAND TO THE MANGALDAN FLOOD VICTIMS
This article is being written in response to some queries of our kabaleyans here in North America , whose families and relatives are greatly affected by the great flood in Mangaldan .
Almost all former Mangaldanians living abroad were awakened by relatives in the Philippines in the early dawn on Thursday . Water was rising in many parts of the town . Within a few hours , many houses were underwater . Twelve hours later , the townspeople were panicking . They were in dire need of help . Some were stranded in their homes without food and water , others were in the rooftops and few were trapped on top of their vehicles . The town of Mangaldan was in chaos ! !
Due to the chaotic state of our beloved town , some kabaleyans here had expressed their concern about the continuity of our Grand Reunion in Las Vegas . Some did not feel right about attending the event knowing that relatives are suffering from the onslaught of a great flood .
Our dear kabaleyans , to us ,( MIO organizers ) it is the best time to be together . ADVERSITY BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER . We are all in the same boat . We love Mangaldan and we love our families . But we are here and they are there . They need immediate help , financially , and we can help from where we are . Getting together ( in Las Vegas ) with our kabaleyans is probably the best therapy for all of us . TOGETHER , we can plan the best way to help our relatives and friends and Mangaldan town in general .
At the outset , during the planning of the Grand Reunion , the Executive Committee of the Mangaldan International Organization decided on a non-fundraising reunion . However , with the recent calamity that had befallen Mangaldan and the townspeople , we can not ignore the plea for help .
So , as of now , the Grand Reunion in Las Vegas has become the answer of the Mangaldanians living abroad in helping collectively Mangaldan and Mangaldanians living there . WHATEVER NET PROCEEDS WE HAVE IN LAS VEGAS IS NOW EARMARKED FOR THE FLOOD VICTIMS.
We hope to see you in Las Vegas , not only for ourselves but for all our townsfolk who have been greatly affected by the flood . The presence of more people means a bigger help we can extend to the Mangaldan townspeople .
SO LET US BRACE OURSELVES WITH ANOTHER FLOOD - A FLOOD OF HELPING HANDS ..
By Marie Aquino Junio for the Executive Committee of MIO
dear Marie Aquino Junio, This is Raul Sabado kindly send me you email address, thanks Raul again
Posted by: Dr. Raul F. Sabado | 05/02/2011 at 09:06 AM
Hi, Cristina , a 50/50 raffle is in the works as our form of fundraising for the flood victims in Mangaldan . We are hoping that the attendees will dig deeper into their pockets for that 50/50 raffle .
Thanks for your e-mail.. See you in Las Vegas ..
Atchi Marie
Posted by: Marie Aquino Junio | 10/19/2009 at 01:10 AM
Ate Marie,
Our "kabaleyan" back home really need our help.
How about doing 50/50 raffle tickets - proceed will be donated to the flood victim.
More power to you - for the most energetic and dynamic leadership.
Cristy Aquino Abreu
Posted by: Cristina Aquino Abreu | 10/18/2009 at 10:41 AM
Hi, Fred , you are right ! ! Our LOGO says it all ..
Thanks , Fred .. See you and Susan in Las Vegas ...
Marie
Posted by: Marie Aquino Junio | 10/14/2009 at 12:18 AM
Dear Cecile and Ross ,
Thank you for a well said e-mail . We hope to see many kabaleyans in Las Vegas .
See you there ...
Marie
Posted by: Marie Aquino Junio | 10/14/2009 at 12:15 AM
Marie, to the MIO organizers, and to our dear Kabaleyans,
Amen to that!!!!
I definitely agree with everything you said and join you wholeheartedly in your call for our kabaleyans not to panic! We cannot cry over spilled milk. In short, what happened cannot be undone! What we need to do now is to go ahead with our planned grand reunion, and while we're in Las Vegas, let's talk and come out/up with a viable plan to help our kabaleyans in Mangaldan, financially! To me, this is the best thing that we can do for our kabeleyans to show that we really care!!!
I hope and pray that our kabaleyans will listen to your call for calm and unity, because truly in unity there is strength! Mangaldaanians, we are being called to act!!! Let us answer the call!!! Let's do it!!!
Abante Mangaldanians!!!
Cecile Ferrer-Mejia
Posted by: Cecile Ferrer-Mejia | 10/12/2009 at 07:42 PM
The LOGO speaks for itself. Abante MIO ... Abante Mangaldan!
Posted by: Fred Martinez | 10/11/2009 at 11:40 AM