REMEMBERING THE WORST TROPICAL TYPHOON.

On the eve of September 25, 2009 heavy rain falls shrouded the entire metro. The following day, on September 26 (Saturday), unimaginable amount of rainfall was recorded, dumped more rains than Katrina and brought enormous flooding in different parts of Luzon. Ondoy (International name Ketsana), the worst tropical storm in Philippine history left almost 500 people dead, damaging about USD140 million in agriculture, and USD93 million in infrastructure.

Tropical Typhoon Ondoy brought damages beyond belief to the country, but it also brought inspiration and something that any Filipinos and even other countries can be proud of. It is when true Filipino heroes where reborn, true Filipino spirits are re-awakened. It was the time of friendship, of love, and of giving hope

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2009 © Larry Monserate Piojo
Marikina City, Philippines