Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Typhoon Frank and M/V Princess of the Stars

Thousands of people were affected by super typhoon "Frank" (international code name: Fensheng) in Panay Island including; Iloilo, Aklan, Capiz,and Antique.
According to National Disaster Coordinating Council, 338,544 persons or 68,888 families in the region were distressed by the typhoon. Over 241,000 persons come from Iloilo province alone...., my place. I was worried I couldn't contact my parents since Sunday because of network problem......
I'm praying fervently that they are all in good condition although Iloilo province was announced under the state of calamities. Billion of houses, agricultural crops and infrastructure were totally destroyed.

Aftermath of typhoon Frank, there were many people dead and still missing in Aklan province.

Shortage of relief goods, drinking water, sanitation and lack of power are the main problems.
Hoping that all officials are exerting their efforts to help victims devastated by the calamity.
Region VI in the Visayas region is the hardest-hit area by typhoon "Frank".

On the other side, 293 people have been reported dead, 175 injured, and 48 missing.
The tally does not include casualties from the ill-fitted M/V Princess of the Stars.
This passenger vessel was sank in Sibuyan Island in Romblon province over the weekend.

Let us pray for the fast recovery of all survivors and for the soul who past away in this tragedy.
May their soul may rest in peace.


Hear you on the next post...

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