3311 Update on the post-typhoon scene for Salesians in the Philippines
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Update on
the post-typhoon scene for Salesians in the Philippines
CEBU:
11
November
2013
-- 11 November - a day of worldwide
'remembrance', but
also one where the world cannot but be saddened by the
terrible
destruction and loss of life in the Philippines after the
passage of
typhoon Yolanda (international name Haiyan).
The overall situation for Salesians in the Philippines,
according to the
bits and pieces of information that are coming through is as
follows:
FIN: Manila was not so badly affected, and other houses,
including
those in generally badly affected areas are ok (that means the
communities in Naga and Legazpi are ok).
FIS: The communities in and around Cebu City are ok. It was
the
northern tip of Cebu island that was in the direct path of the
typhoon.
There are two communities that were in the direct path, one in
Barangan,
East Samar and the other, Dumnagas, Iloilo. There has been no
communication with these two communities - no communication
has been
possible. That means obviously that the Province is very
concerned
about them.
In both the north and south provinces, Salesians are doing
their bit to
be part of the relief and support network for those most
affected.
Obviously basic needs (shelter and food) are the most urgent.
Given that the Provincial communities in both Manila and Cebu
are
functioning with normal communications, any assistance that
can be given
could be done through these two centres.
