THE NAMELESS FLOOD AND THE SOCIAL MEDIA

Social media has once again proved to be a reliable ally in times of natural calamities as torrential rain has caused widespread flooding across Metro Manila in the past few days.

Twitter, for instance, has become a virtual emergency hotline where rescue and relief concerns are voiced in 140 characters or less. #ReliefPH is the primary hashtag for relief aid while #RescuePH is used for rescue requests; #FloodsPH and #PHalert are used for breaking news about floods and government alers, in that order.

On the other hand, Facebook newsfeeds have been recently filled with photos demonstrating the resilient character of our fellow Filipino citizens, the flood victim in particular.

If you desire to donate or to volunteer, kindly search the Google Donation Center Map for the nearest donation and relief center nearest your vicinity.

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