Tech giants Samsung, Apple, Google, LG and Facebook have rushed to the aid of Philippines typhoon victims.
Philippines has been hit by typhoon Yolanda aka Haiyan, which is one of the strongest on record. Several islands in central Philippines have been affected by the typhoon which has brought on a lot of devastation, killing and displacing several thousands.
On Tuesday, November 12, Samsung Group stepped forward to offer $1 million (approximately Philippine Peso 44 million).
Samsung Group is reportedly making donations via the Red Cross and World Vision Philippines, according to South Korea's Yonhap News Agency.
Additionally, Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation is sending out a volunteer emergency team to aid in relief efforts in areas that have been greatly affected by Yolanda.
The team will comprise of 20 members who will offer free repairing of home appliances.
Apple too has started collecting donations for the typhoon victims in the Philippines via the American Red Cross. The Cupertino-based company's homepage highlighted its relief efforts, which enables individuals to make a donation via iTunes.
Individuals simply need to use their debit or credit card to make a donation, which will help Filipinos affected by the typhoon Yolanda. There are six donation options which range from $5 to $200.
"Your gift to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief will support disaster relief efforts to help those affected by disasters such as Superstorm Sandy. Your support will enable the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, emotional support and other assistance to victims of all disasters," per Apple.
Google too has launched its Typhoon Yolanda crisis page online, which will help victims of the typhoon reconnect with their friends and family members worldwide.
The Crisis Page offers a plethora of Google services like person locator, relief maps and more.
"We've launched several tools, available on our Typhoon Yolanda crisis page, to help gather and relay information in connection with the incredible devastation that's occurred in the Philippines," wrote Aileen Apolo, the outreach program manager for Google Southeast Asia, on the Google blog. "These resources include Google Person Finder, a Web application that allows individuals to post and search for the status of family or friends affected by the disaster."
Additionally, Google is donating $500,000, which will be split between CARE and the Philippine Red Cross to help assist in relief efforts.
LG Electronics too has pledged support for the victims and will give a cash donation of $500,000 (approximately Philippenes Peso 22 million) to the Philippines Red Cross.
"Typhoon Yolanda is said to be the strongest and most catastrophic typhoon in the world for 2013," said Sung Woo Nam, MD of LG Electronics Philippines. "It has affected thousands of Filipinos and caused them insurmountable levels of distress. As a unified corporation and community, we will do all we can to help them rise above this adversity."
Additionally, LG Electronics will install a Solar Power System worth $100,000 (Philippine Peso 4.3 million) to address electricity shortage issues, and its employees have raised $10,000 for the victims.
Facebook is also collecting donations for the typhoon victims and The Red Cross will have prime real estate space on the social networking site free of charge.
"We feel it's such a natural fit between the Red Cross and Facebook because both organizations are ones that connect people with loved ones and neighbors around the world," said Red Cross spokeswoman Laura Howe. "Those who want to help can be connected with those who need help in an easy way."
Individuals can make donations via their credit cards or through PayPal.
