In many ways, we have inflicted in ourselves this kind of calamity - to enumerate how, I think, wouldn't be necessary. Our time and technology have made such information updated and readily available. However, acquaintance of the concepts involved was, is and will never be enough. Our final response should always be in the form of action - no matter how big or small it maybe?


Typhoon Ondoy is a call of Mother Nature to the once stewards and stewardesses of her bosom. A cacophonous lamentation we shouldn't forget.


In a more positive note, the tragedy brought by Ondoy revealed and revived the 'Bayanihan Spirit', we, Filipinos innately possess. From stretching a hand in one's rooftop; to shared spoon of the last supply of canned goods; to re-packing of relief goods inside donation centers; to the simplest fervent prayer someone uttered, these and more are evidences that the life of our Filipino blood hasn't been lost. That somehow, somewhere in the deepest, it tries and continues to survive.


May the purpose be revealed to each one of us. Let's all learn from the lesson. Then, take the action.


At the end of the day, believe and trust that He is in control.



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