Archive for September, 2009

New Storm Threatens the Philippines

September 29, 2009

The official death toll for Ondoy (Ketsana) flooding is now at 246 with 38 missing. A new storm now threatens the Philippines according to the Associated Press. Please pray that this storm does not hit the Philippines so that the relief effort can continue unhindered. The article above states: In the Bagong Silangan area in [...]

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Video Footage From Ondoy Flooding

September 28, 2009

Here is a youtube video showing some of the flooding in Manila. Philippine Aid Society has established a fund for the relief effort. 100% of your tax deductible donation will go to provide relief for the flood victims. Simply indicate that the donation is for the flood victims in your notes when you make your [...]

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Manila Pounded by Worst Flooding in Forty Years

September 27, 2009

A tropical storm pounded the island of Luzon with over 13 inches of rain on Saturday and CNN reports that “dozens are dead” in Manila flooding. Based on what I’m hearing from contacts in the Philippines, the death toll is probably a lot higher. Some of the most affected areas are places that I’ve frequented [...]

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