This statement (below) is of course absolute and total bullshit.
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Originally Posted by vdbucks
Just in case anyone is actually considering donating... don't bother. 90% or more of any relief/donation funds they receive will simply go into the pockets of the corrupt government officials there.
So unless you actually know someone there personally that is in need of help, do not bother.
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VDbucks is making wild and unsubstantiated claims and warning people
NOT TO DONATE to help the victims of this mega storm that has wiped out much of the Philippines.
Now I know there are a lot of callous and selfish assholes here on GFY but I can't believe anyone with even half a heart would make up such a ridiculous claim to try to
STOP AID from going to these people who are suffering so incredibly badly.
I live in Indonesia part time and I witnessed the aftermath of the mega tsunami and I have have stood on a beach where 10,000 people were washed out to sea. I have seen with my own eyes the courageous and selfless acts of the heros of the Red Cross.
VDbucks claims to have experience in the Philippines and I'm sure there is rampant corruption with government officials...but this claim of 90 percent of our Red Cross donations going to line the pockets of corrupt officials is absurd beyond belief. If you know anything about the Red Cross you know that this an outlandish and vicious lie. The real number is probably closer to 3-5 percent.
Anyone doing business with
VDbucks may want to think twice next time and realize they are dealing with a delusional and vicious prick.
Many of us in this community have used Filipino Programmers and Designers over the years and have profited greatly from their efforts. Maybe its time to give back a little to these hard working and loyal people who are suffering so greatly.
Red Cross:
http://www.redcross.org.ph