Rise Up, Philippines

Yesterday, the Philippines experienced rainfall which was more than the rainfall brought about by the typhoon Ondoy last 2009. Many various areas of Metro Manila are now submerged in floods, leaving many homeless. Last I heard, a few lives have been taken because of this monsoon.

I believe that the Filipinos are a tough race. We are resilient and we've been through so much seemingly hopeless situations but we rise up again, victorious and with that trademark optimism that could bring sunshine to the world. I know that we will emerge from this trial victorious. Wounded, yes, but victorious.

But we need your help. I am asking those who happen to chance upon this blog (if there are any people who do) to please help. Red Cross is currently accepting donations (you can find the ways to deposit here). If you want to volunteer, you can check out the lists here.

Most of all, please pray for our country. Pray that the monsoon winds would leave this country and stop affecting lives of many. Thank you so much.

"He calmed the storm to a whisper and stilled the waves." Psalms 107:29