Typhoon "Ondoy" Attacked Manila

it was 11:00am when i ended my shift at Convergys Glorietta5. i rode the MRT. on my way home, it was raining torrentially. there were queues of buses, cars and trucks along EDSA as it was impassable. when i reached North Avenue, i spent like an hour in Trinoma hoping that the rain will stop soon. But alas! it even poured heavier! so i decided to just walk home  till Talipapa, QC.. i walked along Mindanao Ave. i was then drenched in the rain and was like freezing to death as my bones are like crackling. there were hundred of us walking, both young and old, passing by immobile cars. i passes by veterans and the flood was waist high. i said that'll work because i know how to swim. but to my surprise when i reached the intersection between Minda Ave and Congressional because the water was like neck deep high and the current was so strong that even large vehicles can't pass by. i just stood there in desperation for like 6 hours as i was soaked in water near KFC. i was so weak.. havent eaten lunch,i was starving,i was freezing, i was so frightened! Good thing there were great rescuers in uniform. i certainly havent recognized them but they were so brave and heroic and helped us cross that street turned into a river.  they tied ropes in both ends of the streests and assisted us cross. i can remember my fingers were too ouchy bec of my strong grip to the rope.i just cant forget the faces i saw that day. everyone, rich or poor old or young,was so surprised and fearful ! it was really a day of FEAR, BRAVERY and HEROISM

Hello. i hope u dont mind .. gumagawa ako ng video nung mga nangrayi.. quote unquote ko po ung 1st paragraph niyo ha? could't find better words than that eh. thanks po.. i hope u dont mind. God bless .. =)

I feel so bad for you vin ryan chavez; must be horrible! I am following this disaster closely since I'll be arriving in Manila soon & will stay in Pasig City. I hope everything will calm down now.

Nakikiramay po ako sa mga nasalanta ng nagdaang bagyo

I just heard about this storm.  My wife and child live in Zambales, the village of Castillejos. Can not call them, no idea if they are okay.  Could someone out there attempt to call her to let her know her Asawa in California is aware of her plight.  Her name is Victoria R. Pierson, San Jose Brngy. Cell # 0920-525-8071.  I am worried to death. For her and my daughter age 2.Pray for the victims of Ondoy. This is a worst tragedy than Pinatubu for the peoples of Luzon Island, its provinces and the Philippines.

sana po hindi na maulit ang ganito kawawa ang mga namatayan at mga bata, nkikiramay po ako sa mga nasalanta ng bagyo. at sa friends ko sa pasig at mandaluyong

Thank you for your efforts in contacting my Asawa in Zambales Province, the Village of Castillejos. If you contact my wife - Victoria R. Pierson, call me here in El Cajon, California at 01-619-398-6116. All lines are affected and making a call from the US is difficult. Concerned about her and my daughter's condition re: massive flooding throughout Luzon Island Provinces.

hello sa lahat,           naaawa ako sa mga nabiktima ng mga baha. sana madami pang mga mabubuting tao ang tumulong sa kapwa nila na nasalanta ng bagyo. pasalamat din ako kay lord dahil maganda ang lugar na tinitirikan ng bahay namin dahil hindi kami nakaranas ng Baha. halos lahat kasi ng nakapaligid na lugar at  kalapit lugar namin lagpas tao na baha ,pero ang amin wala pa rin baha. thank you kay lord. pray ko na lng ang mga nabiktima kong kababayan. God bless us all!!!

im from cebu,i watching the news almost late at night,i fell very sorry to those people affected this typhone..is a mother nature,plz more prayer..God bless you all!!

It was really a day of fear and bravery. I watched the news since morning and I had nothing to do but to pray. My cousins called from Montalban. They were crying. They said they were on the rooftop of the 2nd floor of their house. I just can't imagine how deep it was. So terrifying since they were with a new-born baby and an 80-year old woman. They stayed there the whole night through. They haven't even eaten their lunch and dinner yet. Luckily, they were rescued the next day. But it is very frightening to think the children and the old ones who were helpless and can't even swim.  I think it is the time for us not to underestimate the power of nature and be prepared so that this dreadful scenario won't happen again.

May the Buddhist gods bless all who read and responded to my submission.  Nine subscribers contacted me here in the States to let me know that they shared my concern for my family in Castillejos, Zambales.  I am pleased  to report that both my wife and daughter are fine - but up to there thighs in flood water. No one expected this storm to be so fierce!!Vicky told me three babies in her barangay died. The majority of Castillejos is flooded. Her home is okay, but wet. I would like to thank those who managed to contact her. She was surprised by the calls, as my attempts to contact her failed. I can rest easier now that she and Mary Grace are okay. Please continue to send your prayers to the families who lost loved ones, and that the Philippine government gets the help to them they need.I was so amazed that this matter did not hit the news here until tonight! Out of sight out of mind, I guess. Here's hoping that President Obama hears of this, and sends whatever assistance he can.  Again, thank you for responding to my request. I can't thank you enough.Nam Myoho Renge Kyo! My prayers to my Gohonzon have been answered. The internet is indeed the most powerful communications media on the planet.

i tho.ught it was just a night mare.i kept on praying for those people who are still there.I could just imagine when i watched those videos.Parang match box lang yung cars.Hoping this will not happen again.We have to continue praying.

at the very moment,, everything seems to be back to normal. but  the fact remains that millions worth of properties were lost and hundreds of lives were devastated. donations keep pouring from local and international institutions but seeing the situaton in a  microlevel, it would be hard for the affected  families to recover. we'll just hope and pray for the best.  

,,,typhoon ondoy is a very tragic event that happened particularly in metro manila.....somewhat like typhoon frank that hits here iloilo!!!!!!!!!

Hi, with this great disaster that just happened i salute the bravery and courage of the one who helped to rescue the needy one specially those who sacrifice thier lives for other's and to those politicians who just sit comfotably in thier mansion watching television of thier constituents suffers----Shame on You!!! 

Sana  Okay lang ang Aunte ko doon! Its the worst place of the affected areas....... She has no cellphone and no communication.... My other Aunte cant find her becoz of the flood... We are praying that God may provide for those who lost their house and even loved ones! To those who are not affected dont just think youre lucky but thank God that he protected you. Bless you all!

Hey to the one who wrote this,, thanks for the project!!  

Re: Marikina Flood 26 Sept. 2009,    death toll in Provident Village alone:    Official( according to MCF)= 16 dead    unofficial = 58 deadA SENATE/CONGRESSIONAL  INVESTIGATION IS IN ORDER!!! The recent flood is very unfortunate result of both natural and man made calamities. The release of excess dam waters was done without thinking of the consequences. it is both a criminal and insane act."The Angat Lake created by the Angat dam is the main potable water supply source of the Metro Manila Area. However this water when in over abundance, due to very heavy rainfall, is also the cause of widespread flooding, deaths, and accompanying misery affecting not only the provinces of Bulacan and Pampanga but also the Metro Manila Area. This happens everytime the dam water reaches its maximum height and the spilled water races down through the gullies and streams to the east of the dam and this rampaging water joins the water of the Marikina river system multiplying the floodwater volume of the Marikina River system thereby causing rapid increase in the volume of floodwater in the Marikina Valley. This happens everytime very heavy rains overfills the Angat water reservoir. The solution to this problem is the construction of water diversion/power generation tunnels to divert excess water towards the east emptying into the Pacific Ocean. It will also generate power. It is not enough that the excess water is emptied into the heavily populated areas, i.e, Bulacan, Pampanga area,Marikina Valley, as it definitely will cause multiple death and destruction downstream. Diverting the excess water to the east will save so many lives as the east side is relatively sparsely populated and at the same time generate power for electricity. The Government of the Republic of the Philippines must consider this as a permanent solution to the recurring problem of flooding in the central Luzon area and Metro Manila."I'm sorry for encroaching into your space but I do not know where to start. Please think about the opinion I expressed above. You may freely share this thought with your friends, hoping that someday, the people criminally responsible for the release of  Angat dam water, on the morning of 26 September 2009,shall face the bar of justice. An in-depth study and analysis of google maps and wikimapia maps will prove my point. A short helicopter trip tracing the path of the floodwaters will verify this matter. The evidence left by the rampaging flood water will trace it back to its source and is difficult to erase.

I felt sorry for those who are affected by the typhoon. I saw the news on TFC and I almost cried while ironing my clothes. Horrible experience!!! I cant imagine how people suffered on that tragic event. This must be an outstanding lesson to our corrupt goverment and hope they learned something from the tragedy. Ive read that philippine goverment is asking for international aide but based on my sources only little amount of  money are being donated from rich countries maybe because they are afraid the money will be used for nothing. Corrupt administration please help those who are affected and dont think of your personal interests and how much you can put in your pocket/wallet.

I felt sorry for those who are affected by the typhoon. I saw the news on TFC and I almost cried while ironing my clothes. Horrible experience!!! I cant imagine how people suffered on that tragic event. This must be an outstanding lesson to our corrupt goverment and hope they learned something from the tragedy. Ive read that philippine goverment is asking for international aide but based on my sources only little amount of  money are being donated from rich countries maybe because they are afraid the money will be used for nothing. Corrupt administration please help those who are affected and dont think of your personal interests and how much you can put in your pocket/wallet.

sa lhat po ng tao sa pilipinas wag tayo mawalan ng pag-asa

This was indeed the strongest typhoon came to Philippines. I was shocked, because during that day, I was playing computer and doing my homeworks. I thought it was just a strong rain, so I keep on making myself busy. I kept on talking to my friend, and we're talking about the typhoon, It was driving me so crazy that I don't ever think that many people are suffering. No rich, no poor, everyone was affected. Luckily for those people who's not affected by the typhoon, but one thing I want to tell to all of you. Just pray hard....

Hello. I'm from Cebu and all I can do is pray for these victims, It's really very hard kung mother nature na ang kalaban natin.   PR: wait... I: wait... L: wait... LD: wait... I: wait...wait... Rank: wait... Traffic: wait... Price: wait... C: wait...

hi im from marcos highway. our hse were flooded waist deep high last saturday. good thing we were able to save our appliances but our car got flooded in the garage. the only thing u can c from our car is the wiper and windows. it was a very thrilling experience for me. i didnt expect that mw and my family will experience it but good thing is my family is safe. we got our electricity back earlier at 7pm. i feel sorry for the ones who lost their loved ones. now i know how it feels when u were in danger. now i realized that if ur in that kid of danger its only a prayer who can help us all.