Philippines
Michael Cullantes
Michael Cullantes from Philippines (member N2006)
Date of birth – March 1987
I want to help people who need more than what i need, same as your visions. we might have challenges on our own but we are lucky enough that we survive.. But some really need great inspiration and courage, which we can be able to give.
I am not wealthy enough to assist and provide what people need in a very low times. but i just can’t help my heart saying to this call. i know God’s has its special purpose it appears in my timeline.. i will help in the very best i could help.
Typhoon Glenda
Typhoon Glenda
Typhoon Glenda or also known internationally as Rammasun completely transformed from tropical depression into a typhoon. As of today (July 15, 2014) the typhoon made a landfall in Legazpi City. Experts said that it strengthens even more now that it made the landfall. The measurement of its wind is now 155 – 120kph. Aside from the strong winds, it also carries heavy rain that is why storm surge is might be possible, because of this, government officials warns those people who lives near the ocean and even those who are located in the places where the eye of the typhoon is, to take extra precaution and safety measures to prevent any kind of accidents related to this typhoon.
Some of the cities in Typhoon Glenda’s path are Southern Luzon, Eastern Visayas, and Bicol regions. People located in theses places should expect heavy rain and strong winds so if you do not have any important appointment that requires you to go out, it is much better to stay at home. This typhoon is expected to move from Legazpi City to Southern Luzon early in the morning (July 16,2014) and by noon, typhoon Glenda would hit National Capital Region and would stay there until afternoon. Experts said that Typhoon Glenda should be out of the Philippine area of responsibility by tomorrow evening (July 16,2014) and move to South China Sea.
Strom Signal was raised to #3 in these locations:
• Albay
• Batangas
• Camarines Norte
• Camarines Sur
• Catanduanes
• Laguna
• Marinduque
• Masbate
• Northern Samar
• Northern part of Eastern Samar
• Quezon and Polillo Islands
• Rizal
• Sorsogon
Signal number three means all classes in all levels are suspended. Residents in these places should expect heavy rains and strong winds for the next eighteen hours.
Some of the flights are also cancelled due to bad weather condition, those flight includes to or from these locations:
• Manila – Hong Kong
• Shanghai – Manila
• Beijing – Manila
• Taipei – Manila
• Manila – GenSan
• Cagayan – Manila
• Manila – Puerto Princesa
• Tacloban – Manila
• Roxas – Manila
• Davao –Manila
• Dipolig – Manila
• Manila – Dumaguete
• Cotabato- Manila
Those are some of the cancelled flights and there are a lot more.
As of July 15, 2014, not only the classes in all levels in National Capital Region are suspended, but also all the government offices both private and public as announced by National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management.
The latest update as of July 15, 2014 10:45 PM, typhoon Glenda is already located in the Southeast of Alabat, which is located in Quezon, as of the moment, it is moving northwest. Its maximum sustained winds measures 150 kph and a gustiness of 185kph.
In any kind of natural disaster, it is very significant to stay alert and be ready all the time. It is always better to be prepared and educate all family members with regard to the things that they need to do just in case an unlikely event happens so they completely know what to do.
John Paul Christopher Villarin
John Paul Christopher Villarin from Philippines Dumaguete city (member N.2004).
Date of birth – November 1980
I want To help those who are in need, and it makes me feel good about my self. it gives me the feeling of accomplishment every time that I am able to help/serve those who really need help/service. I can contribute my time and expertise if need be. I am a licensed scuba diver, and have undergone search and rescue training (PADI), CPR, etc.
More Power to you guys!!!
Peter John Tasic
Peter John Tasic from Philippines (member N.2003)
Date of birth – September 1983.
I want to help with others. My contribute for organization its anything, any that i can help with others, tell them to join here and they can contribute more.
Elmer Pareja
Elmer Pareja from Philippines Cebu. (member N.2002)
Date of birth – November 1979
I want to help the hunger and sick people, to be part of your organization so that i can help other people. The people who need help especially the poor people. My contribute to this organization is only self volunteer.
Worst Floods In The Philippines
Worst Floods In The Philippines Until 2008
The Philippines is an archipelago located in the Southeast Asia. It is a country dowered with abundant natural resources. The mountains were covered by tropical rainforests. Majority of the land area of the country is agricultural. The Philippines has a good tourism industry because of its beautiful tourist spots like beaches, rivers, falls, mountains, and springs. It is indeed, a beautiful place to live.
However, the Philippines is not lucky enough to be spared from natural disasters. Since the county is located in the Pacific Ring of fire, it is really prone to natural calamities. Throughout history, the Philippines has been challenged by floods often triggered by typhoon.
Listed below are some of the most devastating floods that hit the Philippines.
1. On Ormoc City, a huge flash flood descended on November 5, 1991. This flood killed about 8, 000 people all over Leyte. The floodwaters brought plenty of mud from the mountains. The water was able to wash away properties and even people into the sea. This flood left a serious amount of damages including government owned infrastructures as well as private homes and properties. Hundreds of families were affected and evacuated because of this flood.
2. In September 1972, before the declaration of Martial Law by the former President Ferdinand Marcos, heavy rains hit Luzon for more than two weeks. This resulted to floodwaters merging with the Agno and Pampanga rivers that submerged most part of Central Luzon.
3. In September 1998, a continuous rain caused the rivers to overflow along Pasig, Marikina, and Taguig. This flood affected over 900 families. Primary and secondary roads of Metro Manila were submerged in floodwater making business and government transactions disabled.
4. The super typhoon “Reming” with the international code name of “durian” took its landfall in the Philippines on November 2006. The heavy rainfall and strong winds brought by this typhoon caused floods and power block out. There was a record of over 700 people missing and another 700 people dead because of the flood. There are also more than 200 people injured and more than 3.5 million people affected. The most badly hit province of this typhoon is Bicol.
5. In June 2008, Western Visayas was struck by typhoon Frank with the international code name of Fengshen. The typhoon triggered continuous and heavy rainfall which caused rivers to overflow. The level of the floodwater is the highest ever experienced by most of the people of Western Visayas. The affected provinces of the flood are Aklan, Capiz, Antique, Iloilo, Guimarras, and Negros Occidental. The capital town of Aklan which is Kalibo was covered with thick mud after the flood.
There are more or less 500 people who died because of flood and almost 400,000 families were badly affected. The whole Western Visayas were without portable water and electricity for months after the flood.
Every natural disaster has indeed created a countless stories among affected people. Some has stories of fear, worry, sorrow, and pain. There are also stories of relief after surviving the disaster; stories of love, hope, and courage. After all, the Philippines remained to be a strong country and the people remained to be the usual optimistic and happy Filipino nation. It is just a proof, that no natural disaster can ever break the Filipino faith.
The Last Hurricane In The Philippines
~~Typhoon Haiyan also known as Typhoon Yolanda, an exceptionally powerful tropical cyclone devastated the Philippines in November 8, 2013. This disaster is the deadliest Philippine typhoon ever, killing over 6,200 people and 1,800 missing. The Haiyan is the strongest storm recorded and bodies of victims are still being recovered in January 2014.
The United Nations and the Philippine government revealed that more than 9.5 million people are severely affected by the typhoon in nine regions of the country. More than 620,000 people displaced from their homes and communities. It brought down communication and power lines, destroyed crops, buildings and houses.
According to hurricane expert, Jeff Masters from the United States said the devastating typhoon likely made a landfall with winds near 313 kilometres per hour causing tropical cyclone on record to make landfall. The results of the public storm signal are the following:
Signal no.1 are Siquijor, Bulacan, Pampanga, Zambales, and Catanduanes under Bicol Region or Region 5.
Signal no.2 was hoisted over Batangas, Marinduque, Rest of Cebu, Biliran Island, Surigao Del Norte and Camiguin.
Signal no.3 are Puerto Princesa City in Palawan; Negros Oriental that includes Dumaguete City, Bais City, Tanjay City, Guihulngan City and other towns of Vallehermoso, Ayungon; Eastern Samar and Southern Leyte.
Signal no.4 Northern Cebu including Cebu City and Bantayan Island, Oriental Mindoro, Northern Palawan, Albay such as Legaspi City; Tacloban City, Leyte; Aklan that includes Boracay and Kalibo; Capiz, Antique, Iloilo and Guimaras
The above report has set meteorological records. The super typhoon is so large in diameter that clouds from it affected two-thirds of the country which stretches more than 1,850 kilometres or 1,150 miles.
The United Nations launched a major appeal that made the United States and Britain to deploy warships with thousands of soldiers to help. The UN provided tents, food and relief supplies to the affected areas and communities since desperation begin to set in for thousands of people with nowhere to go for food, clean water and health care.
Many residents spent the night under the heavy rain in the ruins of destroyed houses. Some people had to sleep under tents provided by the government or the UN while others sleep by the road side. The hurricane finally exited into the south if China. More then 4 millions of people displaced out of their living area in just a few days after their houses has been destroyed.
