Almost same time last year, the
Philippines was pounded with habagat (southwest monsoon). Last year, there was
no storm, just ridiculous amount of rainfall. Waters still rose and many
suffered. This year, hanging habagat came with typhoon Maring (typhoon Trami)
and actually made it worse. The wind wasn’t that bad but the rainfall just wouldn’t
let up.
Rains actually started last
Sunday. Hubby and I got caught in the heavy rains during a photo coverage in
Greenhills. It was raining on our way there, during the shoot (it actually
worsened) and on our way home. Thankfully, it was announced that night that
classes were suspended the next day. Whew! No need to drag our tired butts off
the bed on a Monday morning. Yep, we’re still nanny-less.
It rained hard on Monday, but I
think the South area got the brunt of habagat and maring’s fury. Edsa wasn’t passable,
so was SLEX. I really feel sorry for office workers who felt they had to risk
their lives just to go to work. Safety first people! Stay home and be with your
family instead. These are the times when I really feel grateful for being a
WAHM.
Wading through flood waters but still smiling |
Pic from ph.news.yahoo.com
Tuesday, it was our turn. Marikina
and San Mateo got a beating. As expected, the Marikina River rose and overflowed.
But having to deal with this problem every year, our local government was
prepared. They had rubber boats and rescue teams in place. In the afternoon,
when the River reached critical levels and forced evacuation was enforced, the
concerned people left their houses voluntarily. I guess they finally learned
from past experiences. Unlike residents from other places who choose to stay at
home and just ask for food. I can understand how they want to protect their
property, but if the waters continue to rise and they get trapped where they
are, rescuers will have to risk their lives just to get them, when they were already
asked to evacuate previously. I just think it’s a waste of time and energy.
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Nangka, Marikina City |
Wednesday was a holiday, to remember
what Ninoy Aquino did for us Filipinos and our country. Despite the many Aquino
antics, primarily by Kris and Noynoy, I still do love this family, especially Tita
Cory. Rains continued but not as much as before. Maring finally left the
Philippine area of responsibility. All streets of Marikina and most of the
metropolis are flood free.
In the early evening, Makati announced that classes up to high school level are suspended until Friday. Shortly after other cities including Marikina followed suit. Monday is another holiday (National Heroes Day) so kids will be back to school on Tuesday. Bakasyon en grande! Thankful that we're safe and together in our home, we cherished this bonding time by ordering pizza and pasta from Shakey’s.
In the early evening, Makati announced that classes up to high school level are suspended until Friday. Shortly after other cities including Marikina followed suit. Monday is another holiday (National Heroes Day) so kids will be back to school on Tuesday. Bakasyon en grande! Thankful that we're safe and together in our home, we cherished this bonding time by ordering pizza and pasta from Shakey’s.
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