The Philippines, my country, is currently suffering from the destructive aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan, which has been reported to be the most powerful storm recorded in history to make a landfall. The photos above are just a few of the images which paint how severe the trail of destruction Haiyan (or "Yolanda", as we call the typhoon here in the Philippines) has left us with. Millions of people were affected by this typhoon and many have lost their loved ones, are hungry, "lost" and scared, and have been left homeless. Year on year, the Philippines is continually being ravaged by a surge of countless typhoons and storms, and our spirits have always remained resolute amidst grave natural calamities...but we've never dealt with a super typhoon as strong and deadly as Haiyan. These past few days, my eyes have been glued on the TV monitor, grieving as news of dead or missing people and severely damaged properties flashed on the screen. Communication in most affected areas is still down and families are blind as to the status of their loved ones -- if they're safe or if they're even alive. It pains me to see our country suffering like this. I think we've been through enough...
So if you are reading this post, I am kindly appealing for your help. Any form of donation, whether in cash or in kind, would be of great help to our suffering brothers and sisters right now. You can donate via Red Cross or through the various relief centers and online donation portals stated HERE.
I sincerely hope that we can get through this as a country. I know we will. We always do.
This too shall pass...
This too shall pass...
*photos from CNN.com
So sad :(
ReplyDeleteIt's too much to bear...
DeleteThis is truly heartbreaking. Thank you for posting a link to the Red Cross. I just made a donation.
ReplyDeletexo,Cortnie
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Oh thank you, thank you so much, Cortnie! Your help will go a long way!
DeleteYes, I still believe in the Filipinos' unwavering spirit. We can surpass this.
ReplyDeleteYes, we can. #BangonPilipinas!
Deletepraying for our fellow countrymen who are severely affected by the typhoon
ReplyDeletethank you for posting this Ms Kookie
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Thank you for reading, Cza!
DeleteThe photos are heart breaking. :( People in Cebu City are also busy packing the relief goods. We are organizing relief efforts for the typhoon victims, not only focusing in Tacloban City but also other areas such as Samar and Northern Cebu. God bless the Philippines!
ReplyDeleteYes, every Typhoon Yolanda victim should get every bit of help that we can give them. You have a big heart, Ericka. Thank you!
DeleteGod bless my kababayan! It breaks my heart to see them suffer. I've already made a personal donation but am also donating a portion of my sales from my small independent business to Philippine Red Cross. Keeping everyone in my prayers and hoping for the much needed healing mentally, physically, and emotionally.
ReplyDelete-Sending love from Hawaii.
Hi Ericka! Thank you for the big love and help that you're sending all the way from Hawaii! God bless you and your family!
Deletesuch a devastating event. i pray for you all <3
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Thank you, Iesha! We need all the help and prayers that we can get.
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