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The unexpected destruction and great loss of lives caused by typhoon Frank came at a most unopportune time. Our president is attending an international commitment in the US. National interests vs. international commitment.....what will you choose?
The scenario has been replayed many times before our eyes but still lessons have not been learned too well. Relatives going to Sulpicio Lines offices are grieving over their dead relatives and loved ones. The extent of destruction is beginning to be unearthed. With communication lines cut and infrastructure badly damaged, the fate of residents of provinces like Iloilo, Aklan, Antique, and several others are still to be determined. Let's pray that relief gets to these provinces and contact is established soon.
The wrath of nature is something that mankind is not equipped to face. We have been flirting with nature and probably provoking its demons with our mindless lifestyle. We cut trees like an amok on a killing rampage. We mine our mountains till we scar the earth. We live recklessly in wasteful abundance. We use products solely for convenience without regard to the consequences. We have all contributed to the rape of our planet. We are reaping what is due us.
A country with a record for disasters should know better. We cannot do anything about the typhoon changing course. But we can exercise sound judgement in our decisions. The ship captain could have chosen not to proceed with the voyage. The coast guards could have prevailed over the captain. The passengers could have chosen not to travel. Lots of things to ponder. As has been said, it is always better to err on the side of caution.
But what is done cannot be undone. The rains stopped. The wind is still. The wailing has stopped. The sea is calm. All that is left is the sight of a sunken ship and lot of memories of the man. woman, and children still trapped inside the overturned ship. Accounts of survivors are too much to bear. The stillness betrays the grief waiting to be unleashed. Sorrow is all around.
In the meantime, P/GMA has to keep international commitments to get more investments and trade opportunities for the country. In search of the elusive treasure, a leader chose to go on with her trip and let the victims of the latest calamity hang in their own watery graveyard. After all, she can rule by remote control. For as long as she hobnobs with the outgoing and incoming Uncle Sam, she can bring home the bacon.
PS: The victims of typhoon Frank need our prayers and relif goods to assuage the grief of the loved ones they left and rebuild their lives in the face of the widespread destruction.
The scenario has been replayed many times before our eyes but still lessons have not been learned too well. Relatives going to Sulpicio Lines offices are grieving over their dead relatives and loved ones. The extent of destruction is beginning to be unearthed. With communication lines cut and infrastructure badly damaged, the fate of residents of provinces like Iloilo, Aklan, Antique, and several others are still to be determined. Let's pray that relief gets to these provinces and contact is established soon.
The wrath of nature is something that mankind is not equipped to face. We have been flirting with nature and probably provoking its demons with our mindless lifestyle. We cut trees like an amok on a killing rampage. We mine our mountains till we scar the earth. We live recklessly in wasteful abundance. We use products solely for convenience without regard to the consequences. We have all contributed to the rape of our planet. We are reaping what is due us.
A country with a record for disasters should know better. We cannot do anything about the typhoon changing course. But we can exercise sound judgement in our decisions. The ship captain could have chosen not to proceed with the voyage. The coast guards could have prevailed over the captain. The passengers could have chosen not to travel. Lots of things to ponder. As has been said, it is always better to err on the side of caution.
But what is done cannot be undone. The rains stopped. The wind is still. The wailing has stopped. The sea is calm. All that is left is the sight of a sunken ship and lot of memories of the man. woman, and children still trapped inside the overturned ship. Accounts of survivors are too much to bear. The stillness betrays the grief waiting to be unleashed. Sorrow is all around.
In the meantime, P/GMA has to keep international commitments to get more investments and trade opportunities for the country. In search of the elusive treasure, a leader chose to go on with her trip and let the victims of the latest calamity hang in their own watery graveyard. After all, she can rule by remote control. For as long as she hobnobs with the outgoing and incoming Uncle Sam, she can bring home the bacon.
PS: The victims of typhoon Frank need our prayers and relif goods to assuage the grief of the loved ones they left and rebuild their lives in the face of the widespread destruction.
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