Empire State Building Shines PH Flag Colors for Yolanda Victims
The world famous Empire State Building donned the colors of the Philippine flag--red, blue, yellow and white--on Friday night (Saturday morning in Manila) to raise awareness for Yolanda victims and support the country's efforts to recovery.
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According to the Empire State Building's official Instagram account, the gesture was done to raise awareness around the world that the super typhoon-struck Philippines needs help specially the Visayas regions where at least 3,631 died with 12,487 injured and 1,179 still missing based on the latest figures of the National Disaster Council.
Some Filipinos following the Empire State Building's official Instagram account expressed their appreciation on the gesture:
theonlyamsanro said:
thanks @empirestatebldg, this makes us proud as one nation. that despite the lapses of our own govt, we were able to unite as one country for our fellow Filipinos affected by ST #yolandaph #haiyan and the earthquake. thank you in behalf of all my kababayan.
ardiellobrera said:
@empirestatebldg maraming salamat in behalf of the Filipino people. We appreciate it?? #GodBlessAmerica
rosemariepdelrosario said:
Thank you for loving our country The Philippines @empirestatebldg #bangonpilipinas
If you want to show your appreciation to New York's Empire State Building, following their Instagram account (@EmpireStateBldg) and post your thank you comments. After all, thanksgiving is just around the corner.
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