Mayor's Prep Saves Island's Residents from 'Yolanda'

The promise of “zero casualty” is an irony in many areas after typhoon “Yolanda,” but it rings true for a small island in Cebu which was also hit by the monster storm, reports Yahoo News. Because the mayor an ordered evacuation, all residents of Tulang Diyot Island in a Cebu town survived even if some 500 houses were destroyed by winds and waves from typhoon Yolanda, a UN report said.

Filipina's Discovery Boosts Electrical Conductivity 400-Fold

Quite by accident, Washington State University postdoctoral researcher Dr. Marianne Tarun achieved a 400-fold increase in the electrical conductivity of a crystal simply by exposing it to light, reports Gizmodo.com. The effect, which lasted for days after the light was turned off, could dramatically improve the performance of devices like computer chips.

Britons Raise £23 Million in 48 Hours for 'Yolanda' Aid

Generous Britons have raised an incredible £23 million in just 48 hours to help hundreds of thousands of people affected by killer Typhoon Haiyan, reports Express. Figures from the Disasters Emergency Committee appeal reveal the overwhelming support from the British public, which comes in addition to £20m pledged by the UK Government. 

Darren Criss of "Glee" Starts Yolanda Fund Raiser

Darren Criss, the half-Filipino actor in "Glee," is doing a fundraiser for World Food Program for Yolanda relief.  He will list your name on postcard and autograph it  you send a $25 donation take a picture of your donation and email it to dcnotalone@gmail.com. This is his website http://darrencriss.com/youre-not-alone. 

Journey Donates $350K to 'Yolanda' Relief

The band Journey is donating $350,000 to help relief efforts in the Philippines, and its lead singer has a message for his homeland: "Don't Stop Believin'," reports Yahoo News/AP. Arnel Pineda and the rest of the band announced the donation on Friday. It will go to the United Nations World Food Programme, which is providing Filipinos with food assistance. The donation should provide 1.4 million meals.

Saudi Prince Donates $100,000 to Yolanda Relief

Saudi Arabian Prince Talal Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud extended help to Filipinos who were affected by the super typhoon Yolanda that hit the Philippines last week, reposts ABS-CBN News.com. The Prince announced the donation of $100,000 or more than P4 million to the Philippines from the AGFUND or the Arab and Gulf Program for Development.

Israel, Jewish Groups Send Typhoon Relief to PH

Israeli military officials arrived in the Philippines to evaluate t how Israel can best assist in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan, reports The Jewish Daily Forward. Israel also plans to send additional doctors and other officers once it receives the go-ahead from the government. The Jewish Federations of North America, Union for Reform Judaism and American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee are collecting donations to help the survivors.

19 Filipina OFWs Locked Up in Dubai Villa

Three Indian men have been accused of confining 19 Filipinas, who worked for a hotel, inside a villa and not allowing them to go out during their free time or holidays, reports Gulf News. The Filipinas are reportedly locked up daily in the employees’ residence in Al Mutainah.