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It was 1991, the year the Mount Pinatubo eruption shook the Philippines and shocked the world. Richard J. Gordon, then mayor of Olongapo City, can be... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]...
One of the good effects of being active in social media is that you get fast and reliable information. Thanks to Twitter, Facebook and Google - a lot of our kababayans who needed help were given due assistance, and announcements/ warnings were dissem...
Hi everyone! I hope that weather will get better today. No more rain please. Mr. Sun please shine now... Anyway, if you are lucky like me who doesn't experience floods in your area, please let us... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi...
By Idea crib on Aug 8, 2012 in:
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August 9, 2012: The habagat aftermath"..and it rained with a cruel persistence." - paraphrasing W. Somerset MaughamMy friends and I were greeted by crazy winds and heavy rains on our way home from our Ultimate Taste Test experience at Soderno&nb...;
By The Maine Flair on Aug 7, 2012 in:
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I’m honored that I am a Filipino; no one was left behind when the catastrophe shook us. The week started with a rain. Unaware that this would turn into a calamity, all of us pushed through with our daily routine. It was late Monday afternoon...
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I was able to find ongoing relief operations in my area, Diliman, Quezon City. So if in case you live near and looking for a way to help, kindly consider the following drop-off points: Reports said the rain will continue to pour until Thursday, so it...