It's been a week since the Philippines, specifically, Visayas and Mindanao hit by Typhoon Rai or locally known as Odette. Houses were destroyed, properties were damaged and lives were taken. I have posted a blog showing a few of the many damages of Odette, click here. The country is in deep sorrow with what's happening this time in the midst of a pandemic and holiday season. People have to deal with so much fear, struggling to get back on their feet again, and an economy still trying to thrive again.
Potable water is no longer available in groceries stores. Major bottled water companies are just selling it along the road in an increased price which is very unacceptable but we are in deed so we just buy.
Cebu Province was hit by the typhoon unprepared. If not all, the majority of us belittled the power of this typhoon and neglected the fact that we should've prepared ourselves with food, water, shelter, and even our mind for this battle. You probably read and saw here on Hive and in social media, the damages Odette caused in our area and some parts of the Philippines. It's quite sad that we barely see the government officials taking any actions days after the typhoon. Most of the actions were done by private sectors and individuals to help all those in need. Even people here on Hive are doing donation drives already. I was assuming that politicians running for office will have a field day helping the people but I was wrong. Yes, this is a political statement
People gather to fetch water for washing and bathing.
The majority of Cebu and/or PH Hivers have been inactive on the platform due to the unavailability of electricity, water, and intermittent internet. Some of us have to deal with the post-effect of the typhoon roof-less and worse, homeless. People are scouring the city for water, looking for places to charge their gadgets to update their families, and lining up the groceries for food. Please check some of the posts of Cebuano Hivers related to the catastrophe Odette caused and their experience during and post the typhoon.
I want to see these unfortunate events as karma for all the things I've done to my body, for all the things I've done for the environment, the things that I've done to others, and to all the energy I've released to the Universe. This is my personal realization
To anyone reading this who got devastated by the terrible typhoon, please let us consider this as a lesson. A wake-up call that nothing is permanent. A reminder that we don't own anything in this world, literally anything can be taken away from us including our lives.
I am extremely grateful that our house, myself, my loved ones, my family are safe and still thriving at this difficult time. Though it was heartbreaking when my father messaged me today that all our things back in Negros were washed away by the flood, he was enthusiastic to say that we will replace them and what is important is that they are fine. Praying that you and your family are safe and we will be able to get back on our feet soon. We will recover and come back stronger. We can do this!
The house owner painted the word Odette to their gate..
DISCLAIMER: This post is not invalidating your experience during these trying times. This post is my point of view and my own personal experience.
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