“Pepeng” Update 4: Stronger Than Ondoy

In a press briefing, PAGASA Chief Nathaniel Cruz enthused that Pepeng is much stronger than tropical storm Ondoy (international codename Ketsana), which rainfall amount is a record and devastated Metro Manila for the first time in two scores (40 years. Cruz quoted, “In terms of wind intensity, Ondoy was only half of the strength of [...]

The Sinking of Manila

The recent disaster in Metro Manila brought about by the wrath of Superstorm Ondoy reminded me of the movie, “The Sinking of Japan”.. Although, admittedly, the movie was way more tragic, the nerve-wrecking scenes are not that horrific as they were only presented in motion picture through an opaque reel projection.. As a matter of [...]

Superstorm Ondoy Hotlines (Updated)

To all the Filipinos worldwide, here’s a list of rescue and relief, foundation and fundraising operation projects for the victims of Superstorm Ondoy.. These endeavors are spearheaded by various groups in the Philippines including the media networks, government agencies, and academic instituions.. • The University of the Philippines: University of the Philippines Office of the [...]

The “Ondoy” Effect

So, this is a very serious post that it entails life and death people.. The amount of the 2-day heavy rains that the Philippines’ Capital got is equivalent to a 1 Month Rainfall.. This is the first time in 40 years that this disaster happened and Typhoon Ondoy claimed 54 lives, leaving 20 other missing, [...]