Thoughts and prayers to flood victims in the Philippines 

Dy’s family is directly affected.

Imagine swimming across neck level water to cross the street to safety.

Imagine everything you own being washed away in front of your face.

Imagine having no insurance to help soften the blow.

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Anger as Philippines flood death toll rises – ABC

Twitter, Facebook help Philippines flood survivors flee

Not related, but Philippines related:

Video by my friend Manny about what some kids think about the president of the Philippines.

Posting that video is a bit unfair here. No government would be ready for this disaster. Though it does hurt that the government has failed to evict squatters who fill canals where flood water would usually go.