The Filipino Spirit: A Reflection

San Pedro Laguna floods

For millions of Filipinos, the last 10 days  has been a Shake, Rattle, and Roll episode one after another.  Terrible rains and howling winds brought about by Typhoon Gener brought back memories of Typhoon Ondoy.  But the ensuing monsoon was worse.  Called Hagupit ng Habagat by GMA 7, this monsoon led to raging floods that displaced [...]

From Na-Ondoy to Na-Pedring: Another Typhoon Devastates the Philippines

As of this writing, Typhoon Pedring  (Bagyong Pedring) has left the Philippines to wreak havoc on China. The sun is shining once again and it seems that all is well on the land of the rising sun. Yet, in certain areas of the country, thousands of Filipinos are temporarily living in emergency evacuation centers, waiting [...]