Charles Teves
A guy by the name of Luigene Yanoria is going viral on Twitter after he offered health workers the chance to use his two empty condo units for a temporary stay.
The offer is completely free.
I have 2 empty studio units in BGC that I offer to any health workers / frontliners stationed near or in BGC who may need temporary accommodation. This is free of charge. Each unit can house 2-3 people. Share this to anyone you think needs it.
— Luigene Yanoria (@luigene) March 17, 2020
He is finding it hard to do this since there is a certain process he has to go through. Luigene has been giving updates recently.
Update (as of 9PM, March 17, 2020): I’m in touch with an organization that can help facilitate and better organize this with Saint Luke’s Global City. Will update this thread once the units are filled. Thank you!
— Luigene Yanoria (@luigene) March 17, 2020
Update (as of 10AM, March 18, 2020): If I had it my way, I'd host our health personnels who need them effective immediately. However, I'm still coordinating this with both the organization, SLMC Global City and the Building Admin.
— Luigene Yanoria (@luigene) March 18, 2020
Luigene realized that the lockdown is really strict and that he needs more time.
Update (as of 10AM, March 18, 2020): This is not an easy ask considering how strict BGC is now and the rest of Metro Manila actually.
— Luigene Yanoria (@luigene) March 18, 2020
He then says he will be providing an update soon,
If this works out, I'll have one more unit to provide as temporary shelter. Fingers crossed. Thanks everyone. Please take care. We'll overcome this.
— Luigene Yanoria (@luigene) March 18, 2020
Luigene was commended for his kind gesture.
https://twitter.com/KOMPYUTER2003/status/1239857032544452608?s=20
Indeed, difficult times bring out the best in us.
— aym jung (@AymJung) March 17, 2020
God bless your big heart! Attn to bgc health workers / frontliners avail the above offer of free accommodation nearby hospital.
— AidaEvidente (@EvidenteAida) March 17, 2020
Salut you for doing this. Good job sa mga healthworkers
— #YouSetMeFree™ (@chynnaheart) March 17, 2020
https://twitter.com/love_3_smiles/status/1239869599815880707?s=20
Other big-name personalities are also helping those affected.
Maine Mendoza is donating 1,000 pesos constantly to homes so they can buy themselves necessary resources. Those workers who don’t make much such as street/market vendors, construction workers, street sweepers, and labanderas will be given additional financial support, as long as they show an ID.
Sa lahat po ng nagtatanong: Pwedeng-pwede po ang mga PUV drivers (tricycle, jeep, bus etc.) Magsend lang din po ng…
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A fundraising drive called ‘Pagkain Para sa Pinoy’ established by Bela Padilla was able to raise 3.3 million pesos for front liners and street vendors affected by the coronavirus crisis.
The best solution I came up with is for us to donate. I set up an account, and whatever money we do raise, let’s spilt 16 ways for the 16 cities of metro Manila affected by this community quarantine. I will personally see to it that the money we raise will go to the right people.
— Bela Padilla (@padillabela) March 15, 2020
https://twitter.com/VivaArtists/status/1240629051699515394?s=20
AC Soriano, who is a content creator is also doing something good for the people. He started a “Gandang Bardagulan 2020” campaign where all funds will go to COVID-19 frontliners through the Office of the Vice President and Sitio San Roque.
https://twitter.com/heyhersheyy/status/1240326792105185280?s=20
Saab Magalona just tweeted asking people who are willing to rent out their condo units to health workers.
https://twitter.com/saabmagalona/status/1240192595243888640?s=20
It’s safe to say that Saab did those health workers a big favor, given that she has a large following, and is a well-known celebrity in the country.
https://twitter.com/fayemangapit/status/1240201511725961217?s=20
https://twitter.com/kessicabersamin/status/1240196463268777984?s=20
Kier Ramos is getting praised for helping out an old woman buy tons of goods.
https://twitter.com/kingkongramos/status/1240519370364706816?s=20
People who want to donate can just send Kier a private message for the details. The old woman couldn’t believe the blessing that was bestowed upon her.
https://twitter.com/kingkongramos/status/1240519857491202048?s=20
Siya po ang pinapili ko sa lahat. Nahirapan pa ako kasi sobrang nahihiya sya sakin pero sabi ko nay, hindi po saakin ang pera nayan kung hindi collective efforts ng mga tao para matulungan kayo. pic.twitter.com/s1HIjR0oSg
— Kier Ramos (@kingkongramos) March 19, 2020
Mots Venturina helped out two kids with cancer who had to get to their chemotherapy session.
https://twitter.com/motsiemots/status/1240617461218607104?s=20
Thankfully, she was able to secure a ride for them to the hospital.
https://twitter.com/motsiemots/status/1240847311485296640?s=20
The coronavirus situation is actually getting worse, even with all these efforts. There are now a total of 462 cases of COVID-19 infections in the country with 33 deaths. The new cases say that 4 out 5 of them are elderly people, aged 69 to 75. Those who have recovered are relatively younger- 24 to 46 years old.
