THE TRUE MEANING OF UNITED

It's been past a week now since the Typhoon Yolanad (Haiyan) hit the province of Leyte and Samar and some other parts of the Philippines. Hundreds of people lost their lives. Thousands of people lost their houses, starving now to death because of the tragedy.  Left no one but themselves, some were lost almost all their families, all of them fight for their life. Base on NASA typhoon Yolanda or International name Haiyan is a super typhoon or equivalent to 5 hurricane on the U.S  When super typhoon left the Philippines Area of Responsibility on Saturday morning of Nov. 9, he left thousands of people casualties.

  No one expect it will gonna happen knowing that the Tacloban and Samar always hit by the typhoons.  Aside from the typhoon was the storm surge that caused thousands of people died.

This was witnessed all over the world and different countries offer to help the Philippines.

From Germany, Vatican, China, Vietnam, USA, Switzerland, Australia, Russia, UK and a lot more!

Millions of foods, medicines and other different stuff needed of those affected of the super typhoon sent here to the Philippines! Even Soldiers, medical assistance and planes were offered to volunteer too!

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft arrives at Villamor Airbase in Manila, Philippines, 

Me as a Filipino and in behalf of my fellow country men.From the bottom of our hearts I would like to thank you for sharing your blessing to us.  

Thank you for your kindness! May God Bless us all! This tragedy thought the world on how to be united and left a lesson on how we should act in CLIMATE CHANGE!!!

Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) Aftermath

It was one year ago when i first stepped in the province of Leyte. Tacloban Leyte was 5 hours away from my fathers place which is in Calabayog, Samar.  It was November 2012 to be exact when i landed in the Island of Tacloban Leyte.  I was really amazed on what I've seen! the runway of the airport is just a step away from the sea water! :)

Outside Tacloban Airport Nov. 2012
TACLOBAN, LEYTE AIRPORT BEFORE

TACLOBAN, LEYTE AIRPORT AFTER THE TYPHOON YOLANDA, NOV. 2013

BASILICA OF STO. NINO DE TACLOBAN BEFORE THE TYPHOON YOLANDA NOV. 2012

BASILICA OF STO. NINO DE TACLOBAN AFTER THE TYPHOON YOLANDA, NOV. 2013

Those are the photos i've got  when i visited the Tacloban City last year a before and after photos.  This city is nice, people are approachable and friendly.  That's why it really broke my heart when i found out it was ruined by this super typhoon named Yolanda or International name Haiyan.  Many people lost their love ones and their houses and no means of communication for two days. Now survivors from this tragedy were all starving not only in Leyte but also in different parts of the Philippines who were affected by typhoon yolanda such as Samar, Iloilo, Palawan, Cebu, and others.

But thank God the Tacloban airport was partially open to receive goods from different kind of institutions. Help coming out from different countries.  Still Filipino people still manage to smile despite of the tragic happened. I  love the Filipino Spirit, still positive to move forward! 

Time to hold on to each other and help

Please continue to pray for the Philippines, we hope we surpass all this tragedy that happened in our country. Let us unite as one and set aside the personal intentions.




BANGON PILIPINAS!

Samarreffic experience

After my tour from the City of Tacloban I headed to my father's place and that is Calbayog City, Samar.  I've been here many times but this is the only time i got a chance to explore the place.  For how many times i tried to enter in one of the biggest church in the City of Calbayog finally i got a chance to see what's inside.

This is the St. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Calbayog City, Samar!

 The awesome aisle of the altar of the St. Peter and Paul Cathedral

Old structure of the legislative Hall in front of the Cathedral in Calbayog City.

view from the outside of the Cathedral

Bell Tower

Calbayog City Hall

   

 Tourism and Information Office of Calbayog City Samar it was closed during my visit here because it was         

    holiday (November 1) but lucky to see this old structure though.

busy street of Calbayog City

This one is what they call Cacao/Tablea/Tsokolate, one of my favorite everytime i visit this place! Yummy if its serves hot.

This very short trip always remind me how beautiful this place! This city is known as the city of hidden waterfalls.  If you plan to visit Samar province don't forget to put in your itinerary this beautiful city of Calbayog!! :)

Leyte Samar trip oh so soooooonnnnn!!!!

photo grabbed from google. 

This past few months I've been craving  for a long trip, oh well it's been a long time already since my last long travel and now this plan would be possible soon! I'm bound to Tacloban, Leyte!, i chose this place coz I am so eager to see the Longest bridge (San Juanico Bridge) of my two naked eye,  hopefully my dream to walk from one end to another of the bridge will become possible too..keeps fingers cross..:) and im so excited for this trip!!No back out! no hindrances or what so ever!This would be more exciting and i can't wait for it. I am hoping that God will bless me a very nice weather when i come there.. But for the mean time i need to prepare and get some info's for my trip..:) I'll see you soon Leyte and Samar!!Bring it on!!!

photo credit to :joemill