I pray for the Philippines.

It's been raining these past few days already, sad to think that we are again experiencing what had happened during typhoon Ondoy a couple of years back. coming from work yesterday morning made me remember what I've been through during Ondoy times, walking in flooded streets to our house, the only difference is I was still in college during that time, and now that I am already working, it happened again. 

Nevertheless, I am still very lucky to be included to the those people who are safe, event though we also did experienced bit flood inside home, it's not exaggerated, and while many of us are safe staying indoors, there are still many people who are still struggling with the flood and heavy rainfall, it just breaks my heart to watch the news on TV, seeing people who were stranded somewhere outside, families who were stucked in their home with no food and water, people who were already staying on the roof of their houses. I'm a bit sad that I can't do anything to help at the moment because though how much I wanted volunteer, I can't go outdoors because of the intense rain and flood 

All I can guarantee is I'm giving my 100% prayers for every individual most especially to our brave rescuers who continues to save people's lives despite of this tragic situation. I'm also online almost the whole day, RT-ing tweets for the rescue operations so that somehow these voices can be heard, I know a lot of people who are also doing the same thing, helping in any little way they can. 

To my fellow Filipinos, We are all in this together. Prayers will always be our strongest weapons. 

We can get through this, hand in hand. 

Here are list of emergency hotlines that you can contact: 

NDRRMC - National Disaster Risk Reduction and Mangement Council
Hotline: (02) 911-1406, (02) 912-2665
MMDA - Metro Manila Development Authority
Hotline: 136
DPWH - Department of Public Works and Highway
Hotline: (02) 304-3713
DOTC - Department of Transportation and Communication
Hotline: 7890, (0918) 884-8484
Philippine Red Cross
Hotline: 143, (02) 911-1876

Here's the link on how you can donate through REDCROSS Philippines:
http://www.redcross.org.ph/donate

Link to evacuation centers and relief operation centers:
http://www.rappler.com/nation/special-coverage/weather-alert/9981-list-evacuation-centers,-relief-operations-in-metro-manila

Hope this helps.
Hang on there, there will be rescues coming your way.

Keep safe everyone, keep on praying!!!

Thank you.

Much love,
CLARIBEL :)

Claribel's movie review: STEP UP 4 Revolution

Genuine, exciting and fierce, this is how I describe the latest movie dance sequel, "STEP UP 4 Revolution". As a huge follower of the said sequel I was impressed of how the movie went, It was jam-packed with the "dopest" dance routines and production concept, they truly set the bar high on on this movie, although to be honest, there are hip-hop routines that are just the same level with the the last three sequels, I was surprised of how they were able to put a twist on it, every dance scenes has that unique concept, something that you have never seen before with the previous three. 

They also put a huge highlight on contemporary dance so audience will not be fed up with too much hip-hop and I must say the female main cast of the movie Kathryn Mccormick who plays Emily was able to perform her role as contemporary dancer did perform fabulously on her role. Same thing with Ryan Guzman who plays Sean, the main male cast of the movie who was also amazing on his dance moves and how he deliver his part, not to mention this was his very first big screen appearance. and as love interest on the film, they have chemistry together and both stars are two good-looking people. 

Anyway, aside from of course, the dancing and the main casts, I also notice that the story on this one was a little bit different, still with a twist, I am comparing this with the rest of the sequels which usually the story revolves around a group of dancers who wants to be well known by competing with other several dance groups as well, but in Step Up 4 revolution, the dancers were like the mysterious types who wanted to introduce how good they dance first before revealing who they really are and at the end, they realize that dancing can actually save people's lives, in short, this is now dancing with a purpose. 

Last thing, if you have watched all three previous sequels, you'll notice that the dancing on the end part were really the important and main highlight of the movie and I must say, this latest sequel got the best dance ending. Now, I don't wanna spoil too much information so you gotta watch the movie if you wanna know what's in store for you.

For people who loves dancing, wants to learn how to dance, frustrated dancers and who were already established dancers... I strongly recommend the movie!!! :) dropped by theaters to watch it and lemme' know what you think!!! ;)

xoxo,

Claribel <3 nbsp="nbsp" p="p">