sorry, I missed the second Philippine.

Yeah, Mark, let us know if things are okay.

Our place wasn’t hit that hard. Lots of rain, and momentary loss of internet connection. I’d accept donations though—as long as they’re chocolate and contain no nuts.

Honestly, a lot of other people need help. Three days, and I still haven’t heard from my friend, his wife and my godson. They live in Cainta (near a place called “Floodway,” which is pretty much on the banks of a river that overflowed). No electricity in their place, so cellphones are either useless or soaked, and phonelines are busted. I’ve been trying but I couldn’t contact them. Incidentally, and I’m not saying anything, but he’s a Lakers fan. I try to joke about it (cold, I concede), but I genuinely hope they’re okay.

Bob, if you can read this, don’t fuck with us. Message us if you’re okay. Message us that you’re okay.

Cainta pictures (not mine):

I hope my friend and his family aren’t in any of those.

im fine but i felt so sad bout wat happen here…man…pls pray for all the lost souls and the recovery of the country

Anyone interested in donating directly to the Philippines Flooding Disaster Fund can do so through this link.

Thanks ladies – for the post, bell, and Lauri for the link. Glad to know my fellow countrymen here are okay. As for me, here is our living room at around 7pm:

It was around 3-4 feet that time, and rose to as much as 5 feet. And this is my brother’s car, all muddied up and so not ready to go:

In general though, me and my family are doing good. A lot of people had it worse, so if you have something, anything to donate, just do it through the link Lauri provided. Maraming salamat! (Thanks a lot, in Filipino speak)

I’m glad everyone’s O.K. I can’t imagine what you’re experiencing. Stay safe.

hey homies…the pics are insane. i’ve contacted my relatives there and thank god they are ok physically. mentally i dunno.

i donated to unicef here