A small group of Filipino-Americans in the US have made a difference and brought hope to a little over 1,000 victims of typhoon Ulysses in the Philippines on Thanksgiving Holiday 2020. The Guardian Angels of America Foundation (GAAF), its volunteers, donors and supporters have joined efforts in providing Tapsilog meals to 355 typhoon victims in Marikina and 350 meals to Rizal residents. GAAF also extended 300 meals to homeless families affected by Anonas fire that happened a few days before the typhoon, near the Sta. Mesa Compound of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP). The feeding was done in collaboration with the PUP Lingap Komunidad.
The pandemic around the world has changed a lot of things in an unprecedented way, but the essence of giving and being thankful on Thanksgiving are manifested in the hearts of Filipino Christians. They have expressed their gratitude and shared their blessings to people who are already fighting to survive Covid19 and now struggle the destruction of typhoon Ulysses that struck the Philippines on 11/11/2020. Stay-at-home directives and the lockdown have given all of us time to pause and reflect on the many blessings that we enjoy around us here in America. In our humble way, we answer to the call for help from our fellow kababayan.
On behalf of the GAAF board of directors, we would like to thank the GAAF Philippine Chapter Team for successfully carrying out the Thanksgiving Feeding Project. They woke up as early as 3:00 am to prepare & pack the food, load the water in the truck and head out to reach the destination in time for lunch. They went out there knowing the risk of getting infected by Covid19 but did not hesitate to deliver the food to typhoon victims, some of whom are not properly protected with face masks and not following social distancing. Their commitment to serve our kababayans are worthy of respect. May the Lord guard them against Covid19 and continue to bless them with good health:
GAAF TEAM:
1. Lito Jeremillo (Chapter Leader)
2. Rosa Jeremillo (Chapter Leader)
3. Joel Jeremillo (Chef-Tapsi 2.0)
4. Jonathan Jeremillo
5. Johanna Jeremillo
6. Jan Arnold Juta
7. Joella Panlaque
8. Kim Banyaga
9. Fielh Hermedia
10. George Manlulu
11. Maybelle Mendoza
12. Miggy Nicole
13. Roland Bien Malanay
14. Mikaela Tradio
15. Andrei John Calpio
SPONSORS:
Naturally, this feeding program wouldn’t have been possible without the generosity of our donors who expressed their compassion and care for others this Thanksgiving Day. May God send forth HIS love and faithfulness to you all. Hereunder is the complete list:
1) Abigail Bernardo
2) Alexis Torres
3) Arcie Herrera
4) Bambi Celiz
5) Becky Lingad
6) Books En More (Edith)
7) Carmelita O’Neil
8) Clarissa Azarcon-Uhl
9) Danny Villamidez
10) Dr. Maria Cecilia Aluning
11) Dr. Marisse & Dr. Kevin Oei
12) Edith Andres
13) Eileen Ted
14) Elizabeth Ocampo Macalino
15) Fe & Jun Lalatad
16) Gene Santos
17) Jaime Pagsuyuin
18) Jazmin Serrano
19) JC Rances
20) Jessie Madrigal-Advento
21) Josie Dauz
22) Lai Valenzuela
23) Linda Cruz Santos
24) Linda Reyes-Nono
25) Loi Herrera
26) Ludy Mendoza
27) Lyn & Dan Abalos
28) Lynne & Con
29) Maricel Ramos
30) Marilou Carrasco
31) Marilou Mendoza
32) Mel Arban
33) Melanie Serrano Lacson & Boyet Lacson
34) Melissa-Julius Bacinillo
35) Melody Serrano Quirit & Michael Quirit
36) Mennie & Bernie Hernandez
37) Michelle & Michael Urbano
38) Milagros Serrano
39) Noemi & Alan Hamoy
40) Ren & Jean Carague
41) Rotary Club of Manila San Miguel c/o Linda Cristobal
42) Sheryl & Vance Nguyen
43) Suzan Rosal
See you back in less than 30 days for GAAF’s Christmas Feeding Program. Best wishes and God bless everyone!
First Thessalonians 5:16–18 says, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
For photos and videos, please click here.
]]>
The special merienda brought smile & joy to Barangay health workers, DSWD employees, gasoline station workers, security guards and trycicle drivers & operators. On behalf of GAAF, thank u to Chef Joel Jeremillo for the delicious arrozcaldo and to spouses Rossana Jeremillo and Lito Jeremillo (GAAF Chapter Leaders) for organizing this Feeding Program into action. Thank u to Johanna Jeremillo for making the Fathers Day greeting cards and to Nate Jeremillo & April for helping out and to all other volunteers who in one way or another helped in making our Tatays happy on their special day. They got a bowl of Lugaw with tokwa’t baboy, boiled eggs & crispy chicharon. Thank u Lord for the provision in making this humble treat happen. Happy Father’s Day to all fathers. God bless u all
.
Happy National Nurse’s Day!
GAAF is honored to join Silog in the Feed the Frontliner Project, a free meal for nurses at different US hospitals. May 6th is at Harbor UCLA & Lakewood Regional Medical Center. Nurses are truly worthy of our admiration and praise with their selfless sacrifices in providing hope, compassion & healing to Covid19 patients. God bless you all
.
On behalf of the Guardian Angels of America Foundation (GAAF), we wish all the mothers out there, a very Happy Mother’s Day. Enjoy your special day. God bless you for all the love, care & sacrifices that you have done and continue to do for your children and family.
We salute to all our GAAF friends who are Frontliners in the Philippines. We pray for you for strength, protection and wisdom as you perform your duties against COVID19. The Lord sees what you do and what’s in your heart. Have faith and you and all of us will come out victorious. God bless you all!
Here’s a simple video presentation for our frontliners… 
Last drop offs before shipping 14 total balikbayan boxes of relief goods for Taal Evacuees this week. Generous donors are: Arcie B. Herrera & Sis. Natalie Hernandez. Additional donations from Rita Garcia, Marife Guba de Vera and Jun Lalatad. Thank u for all d efforts in bringing & packing all d donations. Appreciate your generosity. God bless u all
.
Barbie Grams Sarno just dropped off 5 large bags of donations for Taal evacuees. Appreciate your taking time to drive from LA to Fullerton. God bless your
good heart.
Thank u to all GAAF’s cash donors. Grocery items were purchased & delivered to Taal earthquake victims in Talisay Batangas courtesy of PUP Batangas branch in coordination with PUP Sta. Mesa. To all PUP officials, staff & volunteers, our sincerest appreciation in helping carry out GAAF’s humanitarian mission. God bless you all.
“I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!…Matthew 25:40-45 (NLT).
Jan. 26, 2020 Sunday.
Lynne Serrano & Con Mallari collected and packed, in-kind donations from their friends: Cecile Matutina and Mitos Corpuz; Dr Melanie Sarino and Arsifel Rafael; Enor Gallermo; Alex & Marilou Carrasco and Dr Nancy Obena who donated the infants formula (Similac, Enfamil & Gerber + Dove baby soaps). Thanks also to Melody de Leon and Carmela Leelin for dropping off relief goods. Total boxes packed by LynCon teamwork is 4. Reminder: GAAF’s Deadline for accepting in-kind donations is Jan. 31, 2020. Thank u to all d donors. God bless u!
More Taal donations coming in. The Nazareno group-Cerritos dropped off & packed brand new t-shirts, slightly used women’s clothes, men’s jeans & shoes. Total boxes packed = 4
. The packers are: Loty Caballero, Rita Garcia, Jun & Fe Lalatad and Marita Bautista. Thank u so much for your kind heart and concern for our kababayan in need. God bless u all.
.
. More donations are coming in:
Cash donations from:
1) Ren-Jean Carague
2) Becky Lingad
3) Iris Uhl
4) Imelda Manalac
5) Ric Angeles
In-kind donations:
1) Mary Trinidad
2) Lucy Alinio (2nd time)
GAAF is a 501C3 tax exempt organization. Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. THANK you to all of you for your generosity.
Update from Sto. Tomas evacuation center: there is a need for the following items for each family in order for them to be able to cook donated rice, noodles & other donated food:
1) one-burner table top stove (could be bought in the Phils or at Target, Lowe’s or Walmart (Price $10 to $20)
2) used pots & pans
2) used unbreakable plates, cups, glasses, tumblers & spoon/fork
THANK u PUP for all your assistance to GAAF and its donors. “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – … God bless u all
First Batch: Total 14 Balikbayan boxes of relief goods are ready to ship through Forex Cargo, GAAF’s Angel Partner since 2002. The two packers, Loi Herrera & Melody Serrano Quirit (GAAF VP) did it in 3 hrs. Is that efficient? 
. One thing good, they could still manage to smile in picture. GAAF is now ready to accept donations for the second batch. Let’s keep it coming. Last day to accept in-kind donations is January 31st.
Jan. 25, 2020. Picked up Uhaul, loaded 17 balikbayan boxes of relief goods for Taal victims and unloaded at Forex by no other than the president, Jp Carino. Siguradong makakarating basta Forex Cargo. Salamat po Forex. First shipment of GAAF Bigay Tulong is channeled through PUP Sta. Mesa campus courtesy of the office of the President, Dr. Emanuel De Guzman. Salamat din po PUP. God bless u all. #TaalBigayTulong, #TaalEvacuees,#TaalVictims, #TaalOperationTulong.
Cyryl Celiz (Bambi) and Sweetanne Distrito dropped off 25 bags of donations with children’s clothes, men/women clothes, blankets, bed sheets, linens, duffel bags, 5 sets of 48 brand new pencils and one box of kitchen stuff: tumblers, cups & plates. Their family is a consistent donor. They are blessed as they are a blessing to others.
The Beautiful but potentially deadly Taal Volcano!
Batangas has been vulnerable to natural disaster due to the presence of the beautiful but potentially deadly “Taal Volcano”. Residents are aware of this but they still choose to go back to live there after the big eruption which sank 5 Batangas towns in 1754.
Who knew that it would suddenly become active again and bring devastation to life and property after many years of inactivity?
Now came the unexpected eruption of dark gray ash plumes with continuous volcanic earthquakes and some lightnings which prompted the evacuation of the many residents who are not psychologically and physically prepared to face this traumatic disturbance. Apparently, this is not the hazardous eruption yet which may happen in the next hours or days. We could not imagine how much bigger destruction it would bring if this happens.
The impact of a disaster like this is long lasting. It will take time for them to recover and rebuild their lives to normalcy.
GAAF is committed in helping our kababayan who have been evacuated from their homes and are temporarily housed in various evacuation centers in different cities of Batangas. GAAF is just initiating a humble relief-efforts to assist the evacuees with immediate need for food, water, clothing and basic necessities to survive for now. We need you to help us do our humanitarian mission.
We are accepting monetary donations for hot meals, water, immediate medications and urgent supplies to be purchased locally in the Philippines. Any amount is helpful and will definitely make a difference; $5, $10, $20, $50 or $100 (if you are feeling generous).
We are also accepting tangible goods such as clothing, meat canned goods, towels, masks, blankets, slippers, shoes, personal hygiene items, etc.
All donations are tax deductible. GAAF is 501C3 approved with Tax ID 06-1775915.
Forex balikbayan relief boxes will be channeled through the office of the president of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) to be transported to PUP Sto. Tomas, Batangas branch and for distribution to various local evacuation centers.
With GAAF’s Angel Partner since 2002, Forex Cargo Int’l., ang mga donation nyo po ay siguradong makakarating.
God bless our evacuees, volunteers and donors.
Psalm 57:1
Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious to me, for my soul takes refuge in You; And in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge until destruction passes by.
GAAF is committed in helping our kababayan who have been evacuated from their homes and are temporarily housed in various evacuation centers in different cities of Batangas. GAAF is just initiating a humble relief-efforts to assist the evacuees with immediate need for food, water, clothing and basic necessities to survive for now. We need you to help us do our humanitarian mission.
1) Lee & Riz Culbertson
2) Melanie & Boyet Lacson
3) Melody & Michael Quirit
4) Lucy Alinios & grandkids: Kaylani, CJ & Kailyn.
THANK you for your generosity & kindness. God bless your hearts
Immediate supplies requested at evacuation centers are purchased by Dr. Ruby Gapasin under the guidance of PUP Medical Department: Diapers, Children’s Multi-Vitamins (drop & syrup), Carbocistein (for cough), Ambroxol for cold (drop & syrup), Hydrocortisone Ointment & Cream (for rashes), Dehydrosol Hydrite/Oresol sachet (for dehydration), Cetirizine suspension (for allergy) and Amoxicillin (penicillin antibiotic).
PUP Sta. Mesa Medical Department team will deliver the supplies tomorrow to evacuation center at PUP Sto. Tomas Batangas branch and will be shared to other evacuation centers while supplies lasts. Children’s clothes are also being requested from ages 8 mos. to 8 years old.
All in-kind donations will be handled by PUP Sta. Mesa and they will be the one to transport them to PUP Sto. Tomas Batangas branch which in turn will handle the distribution to different evacuation centers.
Let’s continue to pray for the evacuees & volunteers. Keep the donations coming (cash & in-kind).
The PUP Medical Team with the Executive Committee deliver GAAF donations to PUP Sto. Tomas Batangas branch. Thank u to all of u for all your efforts & services to the needy evacuees. God bless your hearts.
