Zugbu Delivery Advisory
August 20, 2008
Due to the recent conflict in Mindanao, the delivery of boxes to the areas affected by the MILF attacks are delayed or rerouted. Please check Zugbu website for announcements.
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Another delay for June 11 shipment
July 9, 2008
Please be advised that our container from Taiwan didn’t arrive in Manila. An ongoing congestion at the transhipment point coupled with the heavy influx of U.S. export business caused the delay. This was the container that left Chicago June 11, 2008 and estimated to be in Manila, July 5, 2008.
New estimated arrival date will be on July 11, 2008. Customs release is on July 14, 2008 . Hopefully this will be a week delay only.
CONTAINER DELAY DUE TO WEATHER
July 3, 2008
Our container that departed Chicago June 25th is delayed for a week.
The estimated arrival in Manila on July 15 will now be July 26, 2008. The recent June 2008 flooding in the U.S. Midwest caused rail congestions that slowed down movement of cargo trains to final ports of departure.
Please be guided.
Arroyo to visit site of ferry tragedy–spokesman
July 1, 2008
SAN FERNANDO, Philippines — President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is expected to visit the site where the MV Princess of the Stars sank and could meet with relatives of the victims, her press secretary said Tuesday.
The Sulpicio Lines ferry, carrying more than 850 passengers and crew, sank on June 21, at the height of typhoon “Frank” (international codename: Fengshen), off Sibuyan Island in Romblon province, and most of the hundreds killed are still trapped inside the upside down vessel.
Read more: Arroyo to visit site of ferry tragedy–spokesman
Princess of the Stars sinks
June 23, 2008
Cebu City, Philippines - Battling choppy waves, four men were able to swim or ride a lifeboat to the coast a kilometer away.
But there were no signs of life on board the MV Princess of the Stars on Sunday when rescuers reached the site where the vessel capsized off Sibuyan Island, Romblon province.
The Sulpicio Lines vessel had 845 people on board when it sailed from Manila for Cebu City and encountered “engine trouble” in the middle of typhoon Frank Saturday morning.
Read more: Princess of the Stars sinks
We, at Zugbu.com extend our symphaties to all who have lost their loved ones. In this connection, we expect more delays with the delivery of the balikbayan boxes.
May Shipment Status
June 19, 2008
With the congestion experienced in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, there will be a week delay for the arrival of the container from Chicago, U.S.A.
The container was loaded on May 19 and was shipped on May 21, 2008.
We expect the shipment to arrive on June 21, 2008 if prevailing conditions are favorable. May this guide all as to the expected delivery date.
Thank you.
Zugbu
Circle of Giving - AFIRE
June 11, 2008
The Interim Executive Board encourages you to support the fundraising initiatives of UPAAGC and CAAAELII.
The walkers (minimum of 10) joining the UPAAGC “Walk For Education” and raising a minimum of $50 will be able to join CAAAELII’s Building Bridges across Communities fundraiser event.
Details:
1. UPAAGC- WALK FOR EDUCATION =Register online at www.upaagc.org/register.htm or call (312) 857-5857 Maricar Madrid-Crost, Esq. or (773) 848-1201 Vicky Silvano. Registration is $25.00; for students, 12-17 years/60 years and above, $10.00. A minimum pledge of $50.00 per walker is required. Deadline for pledges: June 15. Walk Date:June 21, 7 a.m. at Grant Park, southwest corner of Columbus and Balbo.
2. CAAAELII-Building Bridges across Communities
When: Friday, June 27, 2008; 6pm-10pm ( Doors open at 5:30pm)
Location: St. Augustine College, 1345 W. Argyle St.,Chicago, IL 60640
How the Circle of Giving works: For your $75 investment ($25 registration + $50 minimum pledge) in UPAAGC’s Walk for Education, AFIRE will get back $35. In a quick turn around, AFIRE will subsidize $15 towards CAAAELII’s Building Bridges across Communities entrance ticket of $50. For a minimum of ten walkers AFIRE will allocate $150 from the funds raised earlier (AAI Gala event).
Overall, your $75 investment will help further the cause of education and strengthen diverse voices inter-generational immigrant and refugee communities by building alliances through a transformative process to develop grassroots power that impacts public policy.
