The Filipino Spirit is Waterproof

by justinner

I would like to temporarily use my blog to show you the current situation here in the Philippines after being hit by supertyphoon Haiyan, or locally named Yolanda.

(Survivors who lost their homes use a Jeepney public bus as shelter.)

Let us offer a moment of silence and prayer for the victims of the typhoon Haiyan.

In less than a month, the central Philippines has suffered two major catastrophes: a magnitude 7.2 earthquake and now typhoon Haiyan, considered as strongest typhoons in history.

The aftermath of the typhoon is heartbreaking, destroying homes, flattening villages and leaving dead bodies scattered on the street. Food and water sources are scarce since relief operations are just starting to arrive but is still not sufficient for all the survivors. Because of this, others are forced to loot on establishments and private homes to have their supply of food to survive the coming days.

(A father looks at his daughter’s body inside a chapel.)

The Filipino spirit is waterproof, we often remind to ourselves during moments like this. But the Philippines needs all the support it can get to help our countrymen. Your help is greatly appreciated: either reaching to others on how to help the Haiyan victims, supporting donation drives near your place or by your simple prayer and concern.

(A survivor holds a statue of Jesus Christ, her only saved belonging, after the typhoon.)

Image source: http://www.buzzfeed.com/rachelzarrell/27-devastating-images-from-typhoon-haiyans-destruction