Sunday, June 22, 2008

Philippines : Typhoon 'Frank'

Today, was a sad day in the Philippines. Typhoon Frank hit the Visayas region, central and southern luzon, Philippines yesterday. Here in the capital, it was around 5 AM, saturday, philippine time, when the lights went out to prepare for the typhoon. The winds started to howl and in the darkness you hear doors and windows slam. You can see the trees outside swaying. It was scary as well.

I just wish and pray that those people who are still missing can be found and nobody will get hurt anymore because of this typhoon. On the news today, a ferry in the central Philippines area cap-sized (source: inquirer.net) and more or less 700 are missing. I am hoping that all of them have the strength and will to survive until help arrives. I'm sure that the authorities are on its toes in helping out the victims. Amidst the different political and economical problems, calamities like these bring about cooperation from almost everyone. Differences are set aside.

As of now, it's 9 in the evening, sunday, the Typhoon is well on its way out to the western coast of the Philippines. It is still raining heavily from time to time and floods are still abound in most areas. To every one, take care and God Bless.

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