Comments on: Tragic News Received During Haiyan Fundraiser

By: kami

kami — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 21:02:21 +0000

Ya a fool if you think that those people will be getting anywhere near the amount of money that’s donated… Most of that money will not even see the Philippines Smh!

By: kami

kami — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 20:59:38 +0000

Sorry I don’t believe in prayer. Yes let’s hope they don’t need help For sure and I’m not heartless.. Just not giving up what I work hard for!

By: Cuzzin

Cuzzin — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 14:20:08 +0000

I watch as Bermuda makes donations to Haiti and other countries that have no representation in Bermuda. However the Filipino community are a part of Bermuda. May 24th parade, nursing and caring for the Bermuda people. Why is it like pulling teeth to support a community that supports this island. Government step up and show that you care.

By: Mike Hind

Mike Hind — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 03:58:46 +0000

Can we not use the word “retarded” as an insult?

Aren’t we just a little bit bigger than that?

By: Next

Next — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 03:39:51 +0000

That wasn’t the point. You and jald1983 are equally retarded.

By: Just me

Just me — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 03:26:30 +0000

@kami, let’s pray that you or a love one never require a helping hand. People like you are just heartless.

By: shuttuppppp

shuttuppppp — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 02:20:38 +0000

it’s called geography and science, there’s a logical explanation… their country is right in the middle of an area that has many factors leading up to horrible typhoons as well as earthquakes due to their plate boundary… who cares if they are religious or not… nothing can defeat or prevent mother nature from doing what it is designed to do.
#teamscience #getoutoftheoldendaysplease

By: Association of Filipinos in Bermuda

Association of Filipinos in Bermuda — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 01:35:07 +0000

$10,000 was raised at a 3 hour event. It is only the beginning. Please show your support by making a donation yourself.

By: Thepositiveone

Thepositiveone — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 01:10:39 +0000

The employers (restaurant chains) can give weekly discount, specials. have the proceeds go towards the families. Make it a competition…so it’s fun and exciting. For every customers that spends over 10 dollars, they donate 2 dollars. Ijs

By: jald1983

jald1983 — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 00:29:37 +0000

So if they weren’t so religious you’d understand why something tragic happened to them?? o.O

Religion should have NOTHING to do with it. Tragedy is tragedy, no matter who it happens to

By: George Fergusson

George Fergusson — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 22:54:34 +0000

UK Government has said this evening it will match $ for $ the first $7.5 million raised by a coalition of charities, including the Bermuda Red Cross, in addition to the $15 million it is putting in anyway, plus help in kind. So contributions to the Bermuda Red Cross will count double.

By: MeHere

MeHere — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 22:45:20 +0000

I really feel for the Filipino people. They seem to be such good, RELIGIOUS people…I don’t get why they are suffering so much. They had things bad as it was and now this? Looking at the photos online and watching the videos, I can feel their desperation-especially those with young kids.

I agree-we can raise so much more. Also, I like the idea of sending a container full of necessities down there. We need to be careful where the money goes, though-there is a lot of corruption down there as well. The funds should go to an organization such as the Red Cross where you know they will do as they promise and make sure the funds truly reach the needy.

By: common senze

common senze — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 21:43:53 +0000

I agree with Anon, $10,000 IS a paltry sum.

Figure 2000 Filipinos here, each donate $50.00 = $100,000.00
Also, if their employers do the same is another $100,000.00

Come on Bermuda, are we now that unfeeling?
Are we that selfish?

Filipinos…………put some pressure on your own people.
Government,…..How about matching the sums raised.
Fahy, please put your check book where your feelings are.

THERE IS NO REASON THAT $400,000.00 CANNOT BE RAISED.

Embarrassed that this even has to be said!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Kami

Kami — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 21:08:29 +0000

Blah Blah Blah…. I’m not giving up my hard earned money for people i don’t know.. Just sayin

By: Mazumbo

Mazumbo — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 20:48:51 +0000

You are absolutely right !!!!!!!!!!

By: Anon

Anon — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 20:28:58 +0000

$10,000 is a paltry sum to have raised, given the enormous wealth of those Bermudians who retain Filipinos as maids and nannies for their families.

Come on Bermuda, you can do better than this.

By: mixitup

mixitup — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 18:09:36 +0000

Their are no words.. My sympathies to this family, how horrible is this.

By: **

** — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 17:36:10 +0000

who is sending a container out there?