Showing posts with label typhoon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label typhoon. Show all posts

PostHeaderIcon Hillary Clinton vows support to RP’s fight versus terrorism

11/13/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton assured Philippine authorities of American commitment to help the country in its fight against terrorist groups. She also offered help to rehabilitate those affected by the devastating typhoons that hit the country.

In Marikina, one of those locales badly hit by the destructive storms, some 2,000 school children gave Hillary a rousing welcome. She arrived in the Philippine (a long-time ally of America) from a ministerial meeting in Singapore with the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). After her visit, she will return to Singapore to be with Pres. Barack Obama in the APEC summit next week.

Clinton announced a $5 million worth of relief assistance in addition to the $14 million US aid for the victims of the typhoons. Much of the aid had been delivered by U.S. military servicemen stationed in the Philippines--- among them US troops of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA,) which help the Philippine military in its fight against insurgents.

The former US first lady was met by Philippine Foreign Affairs secretary Alberto Romulo, US Ambassador Kristie Kenney and other government officials. Hundreds of angry anti-US demonstrators tried to intercept the Clinton, but they were prevented by police officers to reach the airport. (Photo Credit: GamberoDem) =0=

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PostHeaderIcon A weather forecasting center in Naga College Foundation helps Camarines Sur residents

11/04/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


The Typhoon Preparedness Center (TPC) was established six months ago in the Naga College Foundation. Headed by David Michael Padua, a UP geography graduate residing in Naga City, the center had been a source of information about the weather.

Functioning like the country’s Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA,) the national weather adviser and forecaster, TPC had been giving local weather tips to Camarines Sur, a Bicol province known for its high frequency of storms. During Typhoon Santi, the center issued weather forecasting advisories every three hours in their website: Typhoon2000.com

Relying on the data from foreign weather agencies, the center shares supplemental weather information locally alerting the public and the government when foul weather is coming. In addition, Padua and his assistants organize seminars to educate students, teachers, government officials and the laymen on the fundamentals of early warnings during a weather disturbance.

It is a big help that TPC is able to give valuable news about incoming typhoons, thus helping people in the area to get ready. The NCF-sponsored weather center is trying to get the cooperation of the media to help spread their information. The service it gives to the community is certainly an effort that must be commended and supported. (Photo Credit: digitaldisorder) =0=

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PostHeaderIcon Typhoon Santi left with at least 12 people dead in Bicol

11/02/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


Although the destruction and casualties of Typhoon Santi (Code Name; Mirinae) was minimized because of some disaster preparedness waged by the public, significant displacement, deaths and damage were still experienced by people on the way of the wicked weather.

The fast-moving typhoon that brought strong winds and heavy rains on its path left the country yesterday with 12 reported deaths in Bicol. Four people were suffered injuries and another four were missing.

“Raffy Alejandro, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) regional director, identified the casualties mostly from Camarines Norte as Sarah Mae Vargas, Jose Edoña, Flora Estacion, Rodrigo Rodriguez, Maria Ferrer, Rogelio Rasco, Analiza de la Cruz, Louie Alano of Bagamanoc, Catanduanes and four others (two from Jose Panganiban town and one each from Daet and Paracale." ----Philstar (11/02/09, Flores, H; Mananghaya, J.)

As the storm hit land, many travelers were stranded in bus stations and seaports. According to reports, 1,507 homes were completely damaged in Basud, Paracale, San Lorenzo, Talisay, Vinzons and Labo in Camarines Norte. Six thousand four hundred forty one (6,441) were partially damaged in same area. Eighty eight (88) houses were totally destroyed in the town of Siruma, among the 528 which were partially destroyed in various towns in Camarines Sur.

There were flooding in certain areas in Manila and Southern Luzon. About 19,000 individuals went to evacuation centers to seek safety. According to the NDCC, The weather disturbance affected an estimated 2,853 families or 13,456 individuals in Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Mimaropa Region and Metro Manila. (Photo Credit: Bullit Marquez/ AP) =0=

RELATED POST: "Typhoon Santi slams Luzon with strong wind and flash flooding" Posted by mesiamd at 10/31/2009; "Typhoon Santi heads for Central Luzon" Posted by mesiamd at 10/30/2009

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PostHeaderIcon Typhoon Santi heads for Central Luzon

10/30/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post




Barely a week after Ramil, the typhoon that passed Northern Luzon, another storm has developed and is headed to Central Luzon. Santi, the fourth cyclone coming into the country's territory packs winds at about 150 kph, threatening residents previously affected by wicked weather.

The new typhoon is expected to bring rains and flooding in the area including Metro Manila. Part of the seasonal disturbance, the storm will reach land on Saturday probably passing close to Aurora and Nueva Ecija.

”Based on Pagasa's forecast, Santi’s center is expected to be 180 km east of Baler, Aurora province by Saturday morning, cross Central Luzon throughout the day, and be on its way out at 240 km west northwest of Manila by Sunday morning.:---GMA.new.Tv.com (10/28/09)

From Bicol to Central Luzon, signal number two has been declared. Santi is the 19th weather turbulence that will likely affect the Philippines this year. As a precaution, the Coast Guard has suspended sea travel from Aurora to Camarines Sur in Bicol at a time when the entire country is preparing for the feast of All Saints' Day.

"Aside from Metro Manila, the provinces of Aurora, Quirino, Nueva Ecija, Bulacan, Tarlac, Zambales, Pampanga, Bataan, Rizal, Laguna, Cavite, Batangas, Lubang Island, Quezon, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur and Catanduanes were placed under Signal No. 2and these areas will experience winds of 60-100 kph, PAGASA said."---Inquirer (10/30/09, Papa, A.)

The Department of Education likewise has ruled, as a precaution, on temporary interruption of classes from elementary to high school at this time. (Photo Credit: Inquirer; Kevulike) =0=

UPDATED STORM WATCH:

As Typhoon Santi draws near land and gains speed, the weather disturbance has come closer to Quezon Province. Santi is expected to touch land on Friday evening according to a PAGASA bulletin at 1:30 PM on October 30, 2009. Storm signals have been hoisted on different areas, among the highest in Bicol Region:

Storm Signal No. 3
[100-185 kph winds]

Quezon
Polillo Islands
Camarines Norte
Camarines Sur
Catanduanes

Storm Signal No. 2
[60-100 kph winds]

Aurora
Quirino
Nueva Ecija
Bulacan
Tarlac
Zambales
Pampanga
Bataan
Rizal
Cavite
Laguna
Batangas
Lubang Island
Oriental Mindoro
Marinduque
Albay
Burias Island
Metro Manila

Storm Signal No. 1
[30-60 kph winds]

Isabela
Ifugao
Nueva Vizcaya
Benguet
La Union
Pangasinan
Sorsogon
Occidental Mindoro
Calamian Group
Northern Samar

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PostHeaderIcon "How to help victims of tropical storm Ondoy (Ketsana)"

10/01/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


NEW YORK – The Philippine Consulate General New York wishes to inform the public that, in accordance with the directive issued by Her Excellency Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, all agencies of the Philippine Government have been mobilized to provide aid and assistance to the victims of Tropical Storm Ondoy (Ketsana) which in six hours brought almost as much rainfall as is expected in a month to Southern Luzon. A State of Calamity has been declared in the capitol, Manila, and in 25 other provinces.

The Office of the President has put up Oplan Sagip Bayan, mobilizing government agencies through the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC), civic groups, media agencies and other organizations, to provide immediate emergency assistance to affected communities at the local, regional and international levels.

Filipinos in the tri-state area and beyond have also expressed a desire to help. The Philippine Consulate General New York advices the community that they may course their donations in the Northeast region of the US to“Project Handang Tumulong”. Please make checks payable to “Handang Tumulong Fund” (with “Typhoon Ondoy” on the memo line), and send to:

PO Box No. 1362 Fair Lawn , NJ 07410 , c/o Filipino American Association of Fair Lawn, Inc. (with 501-c3 status; Tax ID No. 22-33-53102,) c/o Mr. Steve Parrado; or the Philippine Consulate General New York , 556 Fifth Avenue , New York, NY 10036 - c/o Consul General Cecilia B. Rebong

Those who wish to send their donations directly to the Philippines may do so through the following channels:

National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC)
NDCC Donated Funds
Current Account (Philippine peso) #0-00149-435-3
Swift Code: DBPHPHMM Account #36002016

Development Bank of the Philippines
Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo Branch
Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City
Philippines

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
Contact Persons: Imee Rose Castillo / Rey Martija
(632-9312101 local 506-507 or 63-9517119)

US Dollar
Philippine Peso

DSWD Foreign Donationa
Account No. 3124-0055-81
ZIP Address: TLBPPHMMXXX

LBP Batasan Branch
Constitution Hills, Quezon City
DSWD Donation
Account No. 3122-1011-84

LBP Batasan Branch
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) Account/s
US Dollar
Philippine Peso

Metrobank
Port Area Branch, Anda Circle , Port Area, Manila
Acct Name: The Philippine National Red Cross
Acct. No. 151-2-151-00218-2
Swift Code: MBTC PH MM

Bank of the Philippine Islands
United Nations Branch, Ermita, Manila
Acct Name: The Philippine National Red Cross
Acct. No.: 8114-0030-94
Type of Acct: Savings
Swift Code: BOPIPHMM

Metrobank
Port Area Branch, Anda Circle , Port Area, Manila
Acct Name: The Philippine National Red Cross
Act. No. 151-3-041-63122-8 MBTC
Type of Acct: Savings

Bank of the Philippine Islands
Port Area Branch, Port Area, Manila
Acct Name: The Philippine National Red Cross
Acct. No.: 4991-0010-99
Type of Acct: Current


Other queries and donations may be referred to the following agencies:
NDCC (Relief Goods / Rehabilitation Equipment)
Maj. General Glenn J. Rabonza

NDCC Administrator
Attn: Engr. Florentino Sison
Deputy Chief, Operation Division

Tel: (632) 9125979 / 9122665; Fax: (632) 9111873 / 9125668 / 9120984

Donation Drop Off Points

Pasay Area
National Resource Operation Center
Chapel Road, Pasay City
Attn: Mrs, Francia Fabian
(632) 8528081 / 63918-9302356

Quezon City Area
Disaster Resource Operations Monitoring and Information Center (DROMIC)
DSWD Central Office
Attn: Rey Martiga or Imee Rose Castillo
632-951-7119 / 9517435
Assistant Secretary Vilma Cabrera at 63918-934-5625

Manila Area
DSWD_NCR
San Rafael corner Legarda St .
Quiapo, Manila
Attn: Director Delia Bawan
635-734-8622 / 734-8642


Medicines and/or medical and humanitarian missions may contact:
DR. VIRGINIA ALA
Chief, Bureau of International Health Cooperation
Department of Health

Attention: Ms. Noni Balbino
Chief, Technical Division
Tel: (632) 781-2843, Fax: (632) 781-8843
NGOs in the Philippines accepting monetary donations


1. ABC-CBN Foundation
Account Name: ABC-CBN Foundation Incorporation
Bank: BANCO DE ORO
Peso Account Number: 55630060113
Branch: BDO Mother Ignacia, Quezon City

2. GMA KAPUSO FOUNDATION
Account Name: GMA Kapuso Foundation, Inc.
Bank: METROBANK
Peso Account Number: 3-098-51034-7
Dollar Account Number: 2-098-00244-2
Type of Account: Savings
Swift Code: MBTC PH MM

Updated information on relief and rehabilitation efforts in communities devastated by Typhoon Ondoy well as status reports on recovery operations for the victims are available on the website of the NDCC atwww.ndcc.gov.ph.

The Philippine Consulate General New York will be providing details on efforts of the Filipino community organizations in the Northeast USA as they become available. For more information on Project Handang Tumulong, please contact Deputy Consul General Melita Sta. Maria Thomeczek at 212-764-1330 ext 306 or Cultural Officer Marievic Dimaculangan at 212-819-8655. (Photo Credit: Reuters/ Rey Bruna/ Phil Airforce) =0=

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PostHeaderIcon 400 missing in Taiwan mudslide

8/10/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


Typhoon Morakot lashed Taiwan in the weekend killing at least 14 people, destroying homes and rendering them inaccessible. Believed to be buried by a landslide, about 400 people were reported missing in the aftermath of the storm. A mountainside caved after 2 meters of rain caused flooding in the area. According to AP, 100 villagers were rescued last August 9, 2009.

A 6-storey hotel in Chihpen, Taitung, Taiwan tumbled down into a river when torrents of water destroyed the building’s foundation. Rescue teams were dispatched by the government, but bad weather partly hampered their operations in the affected villages. (Photo Credit: Kevulike) =0=

UPDATE August 11, 2009---At least 300 were so far rescued and brougt in a mountainous area in Kaohsiung from a place called Shiao Lin, but hundreds are still unaccounted for after the landslide, buried in thick mud. A Taiwanese rescue helicopter crashed with at least 3 people on board. =0=

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PostHeaderIcon Flashfloods and landslides of Typhoon Kiko kill two Frenchmen and strand thousands

8/08/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


As a consequence of Typhoon Kiko, heavy rains and flashfloods occurred in various parts of the Philippines killing at least two Frenchmen and a Filipino guide who were swept by raging waters on their way to Mount Pinatubo on Thursday, August 6, 2009. Another Frenchman was reported missing.

In Baguio, three children died while two adults were hurt in landslides precipitated by rains and strong winds. A landslide between Nueva Ecija and Nueva Vizcaya stalled traffic in Putlan in Carrangla, Nueva Ecija. In Zambales, 365 families had to be evacuated when a dike broke. The flooding disrupted the lives of about 15,000 people in 8 villages. Assistance from the disaster response groups including that of the Philippine Air Force are underway. (Photo Credit: Junjun Tan) =0=

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PostHeaderIcon 8 die and 5 missing in tropical storm Jolina’s aftermath

8/04/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


The National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) announced that tropical Jolina brought casualties in Rizal, Iloilo, Antique, Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental, bringing a total of 8 dead and 5 missing.

"Jolina" affected 38,589 families or 160,038 people in 119 villages in 25 towns and five cities in Ilocos Norte, Cagayan, Nueva Ecija, Rizal, Mindoro Occidental, Palawan, Iloilo, Negros Occidental, Lanao del Sur, and Sultan Kudarat town in Maguindanao.”---GMA.newsTV (08/04/09)

Some property damage was reported. The Jaro River in Iloilo swelled, causing flooding in the area. As of this time, rains still fall in MetroManila since Saturday, August 1, 2009 as a result of the inclement weather. (Photo Credit: Mandysue797) =0=

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PostHeaderIcon Swept by flood, electrocution & manhole drowning in Typhoon Isang

7/18/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


Tropical strom Isang (international code name Molave,) passed the northern part of the country on Saturday, July 18, 2009, leaving 3 dead and 2 missing persons. According to The National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC,) Lomer Fernando, 32 of Batac, Ilocos, died of electrocution, a 9 month old Katrina Justilero fell and was swept by raging flood, and 13 year old Joemar Ligara, of Caloocan City drowned in a river.

Those who were reported missing included 9-year-old Arnold Julian of San Mateo town in Rizal province and and Jonathan Hormeneta, 22 who respectively fell in a manhole and carried by strong river torrent during heavy rains.

“The agency said the rains brought by the storm flooded 176 villages in Ilocos Norte, La Union, Rizal, Cavite provinces and Metro Manila. It added that 30 villages in nine cities in Metro Manila were flooded at the height of the storm.”---abs-cbnNews.com (07/18/09)

Almost all the casualties seemed avoidable. In a mix of filth and garbage, thousands of Manila residents waded the murky flood waters that pose danger to their health. To gain mobility, children and adults walked and play in flooded streets, unmindful of the dangers.

The yearly typhoons have caused deaths, injury, and property damage to the nation. Disaster preparedness had been a challenge during the typhoon season. (Photo Credit: Kevulike) =0=

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PostHeaderIcon Tropical storm Feria brings flooding and deaths in RP

6/26/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


In the aftermath of the tropical storm “Feria,” comes the death of at least 8 persons, disappearance of 11 individuals and flooding in various parts of the country as reported by the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC). Majority of those who disappeared are fishermen who braved the turbulent seas in Eastern and Central Visayas.

“The weather disturbance affected 44,401 persons in Batangas, Cavite and Quezon, Romblon, Albay, Masbate, Antique, Cebu, Leyte, Biliran, Western and Eastern Samar."---Philstar (06/26/09, Managhaya, J.)

As a result of the inclement weather some schools were temporarily closed.
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said 8,978 stranded passengers were recorded at 11 p.m. of June 24, 2009. However, only 1,389 remained hampered to travel as Feria left and headed northwards to Taiwan.

The PCG disclosed most of the stranded travelers were from 13 ports, mainly in the Bicol and Southern Luzon provinces. Of the 1,389 passengers, 370 were at the Batangas port, 200 in Pilar, Sorsogon and 165 people in Tabaco, Albay.
The damage to farmlands was estimated to reach P300,000 and P2.8 million to infrastructure. Photo Credit: Philstar/ Jonjon Vicensio) =0=

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PostHeaderIcon Typhoon Emong’s death toll of 43, a drop in OFW employment and a rise in H1N1 flu

5/12/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


30%

Is the percentage drop in employment of land-based overseas foreign workers (OFW) last year observed by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) compared to the previous 2007. This translates to only 216,803 newly hired workers in 2008 compared to 306,383 in 2007. Affected by the global economic crunch, the decrease in hiring of workers are noted in the leading countries that employ Filipinos.

"Saudi Arabia, the top destination, only had 76,148 new hires compared to 96,890 in 2007. Other markets in the Top 10 were Qatar, with 25,186 new hires (-13.3 percent); Taiwan, with 17,204 (-39.5 percent); Kuwait, with 10,107 (-38.7 percent); Hong Kong, with 8,333 (-62.6 percent), Canada, with 4,849 (-41.6 percent), Bahrain, with 2,882 (-30.9 percent), Italy with 2,288 (-56.4 percent) and Singapore with 2,276 (-38.2 percent)."---Inquirer (05/10/09, Aning, J)

P20 million

Is the estimated loss in a paper factory fire which occurred in the early morning of May 12, 2009 in Valenzuela, Metromanila. The origin of the fire was believed to come from highly combustible chemicals according to firefighters. Two people were injured as a result of the blaze.

4,694

As of May 11, 2009, this is the number of people infected by the H1N1 flu officially recorded by the World Health Organization (WHO.) It is believed that this number is lower than the actual people infected. There are now 30 countries reporting the swine flu.

84

The number of ferry passengers on board ML Ric-Ric were stranded for 12 hours at sea near Tubbataha reef in Palawan after the boat experienced engine breakdown. From t Puerto Princesa City on its way to Cagayancillo, the ferry sent distress signals which was caught by an Indonesian-bound vessel before rescue came along.



92

Under the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA), 92 nurses together with 188 caregivers left last Sunday, May 10, 2009 from the Philippines to Japan to work. The standard salary of nurses in Japan is between 350,000 to 420,000 yen per month, but the Filipinos will only be paid about half--- between 150,000 and 180,000 yen per month according to Labor Assistant Secretary Reydeluz Conferido.

Unless the nurses pass the licensure exam of the host country, the nurses are allowed only 3 years to work. They will start with retraining for 6 months and they have to learn Jaapanese before they can assume responsibilities on the job. Such adjustments remind the Philippines of the need to make jobs for its people so that they’ll not be forced to travel in faraway places in search for employment.

P781.7 million

The estimated damage caused by Typhoon Emong on agriculture crups, homes and infrastructures in the Philippines. The storm left a total of 43 dead and 13 missing from heavy rains, floods and landslides. The National Disaster Coordinating Committee (NDCC) said 34,626 families or 161,020 persons were affected by last week’s tropical cyclone which immediately followed “Dante”. There were 822 families or 4,142 persons stranded in evacuation centers as a result of the calamity. (Photo Credit:Jensm; Reinar) =0=

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PostHeaderIcon 235,887 Sorsogon residents displaced by Typhoon Dante

5/05/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


Sorsogon in Bicol was hit by the recent Typhoon Dante which left 26 people dead, 20 of them residents of Sorsogon City. The vicious storm caused the displacement of 43,215 families numbering about 235,887 people living in 220 villlages.

According the National Disaster Coordinating council (NDCC,) 174 evacuation centers were set up. Heavy rain, flood and strong wind destroyed homes and agricultural crops amounting to about P200 million. Sorsogon City, located in the southern part of Luzon, declared a state of calamity. Landslides resulted to the deaths of about a dozen people with others still missing. (Photo Credit: Kevulike)=0=

RELATED BLOG: "Tropical depression ”Dante” brings death and destruction to Bicol Posted by mesiamd at 5/03/2009"


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PostHeaderIcon Tropical depression ”Dante” brings death and destruction to Bicol

5/03/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


The National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) disclosed 2 deaths in Quezon Province and Camarines Norte as a result of tropical depression “Dante.” In Sorsogon, 6 people died and 18 were reported missing after a landslide in the town of Magallanes. Heavy rain was the cause of the land collapse which occurred in Friday, May 1, 2009.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services (PAGASA), tracked the tropical depression which forced about 500 families to leave their homes in Lucena. In Bicol, 145 families or 725 people evacuated in Camarines Norte’s Vinzons Pilot Elementary School and Solong Elementary School in Catanduanes.

As this developed, in ports of Bataan, Catbalogan City, Northern Samar, Roxas in Oriental Mindoro; Pio Duran in Albay; Bapor in Masbate; Pilar and Matnog in Sorsogon; and Bacolod City in Negros Occidental, more than 3,500 passengers were stranded. Because of flash floods, some roads were impassable. The sea was rough and dangerous for travel. There was interruption of electrical power in some areas. Movement of passengers was temporarily suspended to protect the safety of the public. (Photo Credit: Mandysu797) =0=

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PostHeaderIcon Some Floodings Explained: The Conflict Between Man and Nature

1/16/2009 | Posted by myty555 | Edit Post

These recent days heavy floodings have been reported in some parts of the Philippines--Northern Samar, the Agusan provinces (flooding due to the swelling of Agusan River), Cagayan de Oro (flooding due to the overflowing of Cagayan River of its banks), Iligan City and Linamon in Lanao del Norte, Capiz and Cagayan provinces.

The rains might have been frequent but not really that strong. And flood-prone areas like Metro Manila and Central Luzon were generally spared this time. But all know that during the habagat (southwest monsoons) those areas are almost always flooded when the heavy rains come.

If one will notice all of these now-flooded areas lie to the north of the island to where they belong. The floodings were due to the overflowing of the banks of their rivers which all flow northward.

Funny that the reporter in Lanao del Norte charged that "storm surge" was the cause of the flooding. What he meant was the rivers cannot empty to the sea (causing it to rise) because there's a surge coming from the sea. A sea surge, yes, but not a "storm surge" because there's no storm.

This sea surge fuelled by the amihan (northwest moonsoon) is capping the flow to the sea of these northward-flowing rivers. That's why the river banks are being breached. And also why flooding occurs in the upper reaches of the rivers.

This is one relationship that people must understand. A strong amihan produce a southward-flowing sea surge capping the northward-flowing rivers thereby slowing their capacity to empty to sea and this in turn cause the river to overflow its banks. During habagat, the relationship is reversed. Southward-flowing rivers are bottled up by the sea surge going north.

If tropical cyclones or typhoons are not all bad so do this phenomenon. Storms and typhoons are the primary elements the sea and oceans have in order to cleanse themselves. Sea surges and storm surges have the capability to push back river flows. It is known that Manila Bay sea water even enters the Laguna de Bay through the Pasig River and these cleanses the lake. Flooding and the entry of sea water does the same for rivers.

But herein lies the classic confrontation between man and nature. In the olden days man will simply just give way to nature. But with ever-burgeoning population pressures and urbanization man now occupy nature's former path.

And so disasters occur.


[Photo credit:Agence France-Presse]
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