I’ve been so preoccupied with my job that I haven’t done anything productive lately with our blogs. Now, I forced my already tired body to focus and finally do something I love…write. If you’ve watched the news lately, you may have come across the typhoon that hit my country last September 26. The typhoon “Ketsana” more popularly known as “Ondoy” caused severe flooding which resulted in the destruction of thousands of homes and the loss of many lives.

Due to the fact that all the time I have is mostly spent at work and taking care of my son, Vaughn, this is the only time I got to check YouTube hoping people were able to shoot scenes that happened when the typhoon hit.

My family and I are lucky enough to be far away from where the tragedy was hit but seeing people cry over the loss of their loved ones and what was left of their homes is just too much to bare. I thought the only way we can offer help is to at least give them the things they need to survive after the disaster such as donating dry goods, clothing, money or any form of assistance. Even employees who work at our company’s sites in Manila were affected and some are even proclaimed missing. So with this said, I am imploring you to help the victims of the typhoon “Ondoy.” Even just a small amount can make a difference to the lives of the victims.

This is definitely a tragic moment for Filipinos. Please pray for those who’ve lost so much during this tragedy.

In case you’re not aware of this tragedy check out YouTube for videos taken when the typhoon hit our country. Check out this video.

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Mark Wahlberg & longtime girlfriend Rhea Durham

Last Saturday, August 1st, People confirmed that actor Mark Wahlberg finally made his relationship with longtime girlfriend model Rhea Durham official. The wedding was intimate and romantic. The ceremony was attended by their three children (Ella Rae, 5, Michael, 3, and 10-month-old Brendan Joseph) and 12 close friends and family at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Beverly Hills.

According to People, an eyewitness stated that “Wahlberg donned a dark suit and the bride wore a white strapless Marchesa dress with silver embroidery and a Neil Lane diamond-and-platinum cushion-cut ring complemented by a diamond bracelet and earrings. “She looked like a princess and beyond stunning. Mark looked ecstatic,” says an eyewitness shortly after the ceremony, which lasted for about 45 minutes in the church, which was decorated with candles and pink and light purple roses.”

During an interview with Wahlberg, he revealed earlier this year his plans to wed Durham. Quoting from People Magazine’s article

“We’re talking about August. At the time, he had yet to decide whether he would marry in his Boston hometown. “It will be in a Catholic church somewhere.”

As for adding more children to their brood? “I’m the youngest of nine,” Wahlberg said, adding that the final count will be “however many Mom wants to have.”

Wahlberg is next to star in the Peter Jackson-directed feature film, The Lovely Bones, opposite Rachel Weisz, in theaters on December 11.

Source: People.com