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Rogers aids relief efforts in Asia-Pacific

TORONTO - Rogers Communications is helping customers to stay connected with friends and family in Asia-Pacific, while assisting with contributions towards relief efforts in the area.Rogers Wireless and Fido customers are being encouraged to help those in the affected regions by donating $5.00 to the Canadian Red Cross International Disaster Relief Fund by sending the text message ‘HELP’ to short code 733. The company will match up to $20,000 on behalf of customers who donate. In addition, digital cable customers in Ontario can now access Filipino channels GMA Pinoy TV (channel 870) and Filipino TV (channel 869) for free until further notice....