Nothing to eat: here's how to help

Not since 9-11 am I really glad to be in this country.
My friends and I were chatting last night; one said she couldn't understand how people could tweet about the new iPad2 and parties.
Today on CNN, a Japanese student wondered how people could be shopping at a time like this, for anything other than necessities.
(Personally, the first store that came to mind was the Undercover store in Aoyama, which has a ceiling full of naked bulbs. Then you really have to run for cover.)



After all, grocery shelves are empty everywhere in Japan. One of my Japanese friends wonders if she has enough food for a week or a month.
Bottled water and gas are scarce. Even if you had ingredients, how could you cook?





Here's what the street looks like in front of another friend's house.



In Japan, millions are left without electricity due to the looming nuclear meltdown.
What's worse, the government has announced a 70% chance of another earthquake in about three days.
Makes me feel lucky that during Ondoy, groceries here were still abundant, rich people had things to pack and distribute.
Whereas Japan, one of the richest countries in the world, is facing a real food shortage right now.
As one local said on CNN, the queues to grocery are controlled like a VIP night club.
(Photos by Christopher Sevilla. I wonder if he was able to buy anything.)











Now it's our turn to help out.
There's a way to help Japan by sending donations as low as Php 100 care of Groupon Philippines, which promises to match your donations that will be given to the Red Cross International Relief Fund for Japan.
Click here to know how.