Tag Archives: Typhoon

At least 1,000 killed in Philippine city: Red Cross

Natural disasters always seem to “target” those least equipped to deal with these “acts of God.” Certainly if there is a God, he cares little for his earthly children. But then again, odds are there is no God; never has … Continue reading

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Storm that killed 600 threatens Philippines again

Wow! After hundreds of people having lost their lives as a result of Typhoon Bopha, now it appears the storm is making a U-turn and will hit the Philippines again… If it wasn’t for bad luck these people would have … Continue reading

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Death toll from Philippine typhoon climbs past 500

The conditions under which the people in these villages live, with makeshift houses (huts) and little government assistance makes them extremely vulnerable to natural disasters, which seem to almost target those least able to cope. By the way, the Philippines … Continue reading

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Powerful typhoon kills at least 74 in Philippines

Nothing to be surprised about; it seems that natural disasters almost always “target” the poor and helpless people of the world. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By JIM GOMEZ | Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — At … Continue reading

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Super typhoon lashes Philippines, kills at least 3

It is always the poor throughout the world who suffer most from natural disasters. And it seems storms, hurricanes, earthquakes, etc. always “seek out” those most unfortunate among us. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By BULLIT MARQUEZ, … Continue reading

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Super typhoon only hours away from Philippines

Whenever a strong storm strikes a country such as the Philippines, which is basically poor, has sub-standard building construction standards and and even poorer building code enforcement, particularly in rural areas, one can expect widespread damage along with injuries and … Continue reading

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26 killed, 38 missing as typhoon hits Philippines

As seems to occur with all-too-much frequency, natural disasters seem to target the poorest and generally least prepared people on the planet; those unable to effectively cope with such catastrophic events. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By … Continue reading

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