I'll keep this short as possible because my internet connection is still very limited and I need to settle with this pension house that I checked in. I travelled hundreds of kilometers to the north of Cebu just to have power and stable internet connection. I need to work in OCD again so that I can help those neighbours that really need a lot of help. The situation in Metro Cebu is like in post-apocalyptic movies, but it's underreported in mainstream media. What's happening on the ground is very different even if there are protocols in place. People are in need of drinkable water.
Hello everyone!
It's the longest time that I have been cut off from the Hive world. It's Day 5 without power, water, internet here in Cebu after the onslaught of Super Typhoon Rai (Odette). We're safe, but our house was partially damaged. We did a temporary fix so it's livable now. We're just lucky than most because as we roam around the city, everything looked like a ghost town. The devastation was unimaginable.
A lot of Cebuano Hivers have made a post already and they provided a status update on what's happening on the ground. I took all the necessary measures just to post an update, but I was not able to find a place with a decent signal. I tried posting yesterday, but I couldn't upload a single image. That's why I decided to stay here in Bogo City until December 24. I need more funds to help those people in the city. I know it won't be much, but every help counts. People are on the street scrambling for water, gasoline, and food.
A lot of Hivers have messaged me on what they can do to help and I really appreciate all of you. Just the mere act of checking on me helps a lot. If you really want to help, please help me gather funds for those people back in the city. They need water and food. I'm just blessed to have enough for personal use. I have to thank Hive and all of you here for keeping me and my family afloat amidst all of this. With the 300 HIVE that I withdraw from my account, I was able to buy the necessary supplies for my family and even helped 8 families within the neighbourhood.
I made sure that my family can survive before leaving them so that I can work efficiently. I have to be honest that we didn't prepare enough for that super typhoon. Even if we prepared enough, there's only so much we can do. But there's no more time for the blame game. We have to work hard now towards recovery.
As for me and my family, I've got it covered for now. I have to thank the economics of Hive that forced me to allocate something for emergencies like this. I will just continue working towards a permanent fix of our house and to never let situations like this leave us caught off guard and devastated again.
I still have to process a lot emotions related to this and I have a lot of recounts to do on what happened during the typhoon landfall and on the subsequent days. As I tweeted, I don't have time to break down yet because I have a lot of people that rely on me to make rational decisions for them.
As the days go by without electricity and water, there's no end in sight yet. Even if there's a price freeze, the law of supply and demand will still prevail on the ground. I just hate it so much when some people are taking advantage of the situation to make profits. As for me, I'll continue to help in every way I can.
If you want to help me, your upvotes, reblogs, and tips on this post and the subsequent posts will be used to those who really need the help. I will do a full accounting for transparency once everything's settled. Again, every help that you will extend to me will not be used for personal gain, but for the people around me who really need help.
I hope that you're with me on this one as you were with me in my call for help for Moalboal Dog Rescue. I might do a full donation drive soon. This is my update for now. I still have a lot of work ahead, so see you again soon!
I read several articles on Hive ASEAN that were affected by the super typhoon, I hope things will return to normal soon. I was in this position in 2004 when the Tsunami occurred, natural disasters do come very suddenly and leave scars sometimes it takes a long time to heal.
For now, I can only pray and hope that all of you there are fine and back to living a normal life as usual.
Thank you. I pray and hope as well for the fast recovery 🙌
Don't give up. The storm will soon pass and the sky will be green again. Be a cool head with steel spirit and everything will be fine. It is rare to have a strong storm in the winter period, this storm did not reach the mainland of Vietnam. condolences to your country
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Thank you for this. Sure there will be light in these trying times 🙏
Be safe and blessings to you all!
Brother's post is amazing
Wow this is much. I hope no life was lost. As long as there's life there's hope.
Sadly the Philippines lost some. Good thing we're willing to help hand in hand with everyone affected or not.
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God bless Kim, glad you are ok and are able to move around again.
May the winds be soft and gentle in your journey, not full of anger and devastation in the days to come.
Thank you 🙏
Hey fella, I am so sorry to see what you're going through. I truly do understand the devastation typhoons cause there.
I was particularly worried about @lucklaica as I know she lives out in the sticks. If you contact her let me know if there's anything I can do to help her and her family.
You take care young man and please pass my heartfelt And best wishes to your family.
Messaged her and she said they're all safe, but their house is totally damaged.
You're a star. thank you for setting my mind at rest. As long as they're safe, that's all that matters :-)
I hope everyone is better soon
So sad. I've seen a lot of this devastation on social media. :(
yes. just focus on recovery now. I hope things improve soon.
May God bless you all and keep you all strong your doing a great job for your country people @ybanezkim26 very considerate of you 👍
so cool!
Sorry about that but how do you people cope without power? You government needs to do something to this
We're trying. We can never expect immediate help from the government, but sure, few areas around Cebu have already gained power.
looks wild
Hey I am really sorry to hear this @ybanezkim26 it really saddens me especially at this time of the year when people should be happy enjoying Christmas with there families, I am just glad that you and your family are ok and what you are doing is awesome should be more like you. Stay strong my friend and may God give you all the strength to pull through these hard times. God be with you and bless you all we are praying for you 🙏🙏
I like to help a little it's not much but every little bit helps I will transfer some hive to your account for the people of the Philippines.
Thank you so much 😭🙏. I've received it and indeed it is a big help.
Very welcome @ybanezkim26 praying for them all 🙏🙏
I hope you and your family are safe ra @ybanezkim26! Huhu this is really a difficult time for everyone of us. But all difficult times will pass ra gyud and we'll be just fine. Better days are ahead. Amping always! 🙏🤗🥰
Thank you, Pat. Hope you are coping as well with the aftermath.
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luuya uy. Ma ok na unta mo, akong amiga need pa moadto bukid para magka signal huhu
Lisod lage kaayo kahimantanga oy. Hoping for better days 🙏
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Glad to hear that you and your family are safe.
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Looks terrible. Best of luck to those affected.
so sorry I know it's got to be tough to see nature take so much from what people have lived for, prayers and blessings god bless you all, peace I hope you can find yourself again, i know a lot must be running through you and plenty other people's mind
Our house was damaged, but still grateful the worst has not happened. Thank you
no problems, prayers your lucky man
Of course those houses cannot stand big typhoons like this one , my best friend in the Bahamas had it all , even the corps in his basement after the hugest storm ever in 2019 . He cannot take it anymore . No airport , no job , no tourism ,as they all live and survive from tourism .
I pray for you and may you find peace in this crazy time .
Some people have the storm inside , where ever hell is may we run fast through it .
Much Love from France ( where we have so much crap happening too ! )
Thank you 🙏
All of my best wishes for all the people of Cebu, this must be very hard to go through!
Thank you, @creativemary! We're coping up albeit slow.
Hopefully things will recover and improve soon and you can finally do full donation drive.
I hope I can 🙏. Thank you so much. Such a generous heart 🥰
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Wow, that is devastating. I'm sorry you have to go through all of this. Hopefully my reblog helps you a bit!
it's horrible. The scariest thing that nature itself can do is. it can give us something, show something beautiful and destroy something with its phenomena.
if even people interfered with nature less, then maybe this would happen less. but this is purely my opinion.
Stay safe, @ybanezkim26.. Prayers to you and everyone there. Let us know if there's anything me and @marcusen can do to help you there
Thank you, @laviesm! In terms of support, a lot Cebuano Hivers have posted their update, so maybe you can support those posts. But comments showing solidarity with those affected are more than enough for me.
I hope you will recover from this event soon. Hopefully people will continue to vote and reblog to help out. Wishing you all the best.
God guidance over ur family and keep up d good work..bravo
I am your neighbor (Vietnam) we always suffer from storms right after you, especially the Central region where I am working. I can totally feel the effects, and the devastation and problems after the storm. Although we always experience a smaller impact when the storm weakens as it passes over your country. Wishing peace to all the people where it passed. Resilient people
Thank you. Hoping for better days 🙏
That really looks awfull. All the best for the way back to normal
Best of Luck, to you and your family.
My heart goes out for everyone out there. This looks so bad in every way.
Glad you are safe, and sending best wishes for your upcoming initiative.
Thank you 😔🙏
Be safe and keep the faith!
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So selfless. 💖 If only I can hug you right now. I'm glad to hear you're safe. Sending love to you and your family 💞
Thank you 🙏
As expected, people will abuse this situation, and it's disgusting. Thousands of people are in need of basic needs but some decided to overprice those basic needs. I am also grateful for Hive, at least I won't be that worried when it comes to the financial aspect. Glad to know you are safe Kim and thank you for doing such a great job in helping the communities around you!
Sadly it's the reality, but what I can do for now is to hope that people still draw to the moral values Filipinos had.
I know. Thankfully, some places have electricity already and better access to water now. Karma na lng jd bahala sa mga abusado rn.
Tinuod jud. Ang karma kay muabot raba jud.
Thank you 🙏
you're welcome Kim.
What a terrible situation! So sorry. And how strong you look handling it. The emotional part must play an important role here. I send you a lot of strength so that you can continue helping others and hope all of you can recover soon.
The sun continues to shine, no excuse not to stand and rise to the occasion. Thank you 😔🙌
I am glad that you are okay and well. I am praying for you and your family's quick recovery and also to everyone that is affected.
Thank you 🙏
Walang anuman kabayan, ingat palagi.
Be safe always and God bless you po
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