It has been a while since I last posted. I am not sure if you were aware but we were struck by strong typhoons a few weeks back. Our home was submerged in flood water and we had to take care of Ondoy's and Pepeng's remembrance. Honestly, I am no stranger to floods. The previous residence we had is known to be submerged in flood water even the slightest rain.
So what about the others who were far more affected than me? Some have evacuated their homes and took shelter in local school ground and evacuation centers. Others have gone back to their homes the soonest the water has recided and began reconstruction. While others seeked shelter amongst relatives and near by friends. Auto service centers are now jam packed with job orders. Supply for food has increased since many crops have been damaged by the last typhoon. Many lives have been lost too. Politicians and local government officials are trying to help together with the private sectors and local communities in bringing back "normalcy" in their respective areas.
I hope and pray as the days progress, things would become better for all of us.
For those who are interested in helping, you may coordinate with the following organizations:
De La Salle University
Go to: 2401 De La Salle, Taft Avenue, Manila. Enter south gate near McDonald's, people at the registration center will entertain you.
Hotline: 524-4611 local 128; 523-6158; 526-5612
UP College of Arts and Letters
Go to: College of Arts and Letters (CAL)
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Hotline: 09296454102 (Prof. Roselle Pineda)
Miriam Quiambao and World Vision Development Foundation
Go to: One Orchard Road Building in Eastwood or at the World Vision office at 389 Quezon Avenue, corner West 6th St., Quezon City
Hotline: 0917-8623209
Philippine Army
Go to: Philippine Army Gym inside Fort Bonifacio, Makati or General Head Quarter’s Gym in Camp Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, EDSA, Quezon City
Hotline: 892-3417 (direct line), 845-9555 (trunkline) local. 6464 and 6466
Ateneo de Manila University Disaster Response Group
Go to: Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights , Quezon City, Manuel V. Pangilinan Building Center for Student Leadership Lobby, University Dorm Cervini Hall
Hotlines: 09089977166, 09178952792, 4266001 local 5050
Citizens Disaster Response Center (CDRC)
Go To: 72-A Times St., West Triangle Homes, Quezon City.
Hotlines: 9299820, 9299822
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The extent of the flooding caught me by surprise. I did not realize until the day after that the streets around us were flooded to a level never before seen by my neighbors in their lifetimes. Illegal structures and garbage must have impeded the free flow of water out to sea because the rain in our vicinity was nothing but ordinary. I guess this is the wrath of nature getting back at us!!!
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