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Ayi on Sendong 1: My Story… Their Story… Our Shared Story

First of a series by Ariel C. Hernandez, Written 20 December 2012

Ayi and Belle Hernandez, as well as their kids, were among the victims of Typhoon Sendong as floodwaters submerged their home. They saved nothing but themselves. How they made it out alive, how they coped with being among the thousands of internally displaced persons (IDPs), and the lessons they learned along the way … are in this series of essays by Ayi.Read More »Ayi on Sendong 1: My Story… Their Story… Our Shared Story

My First Relief Operation (An excerpt from my memoirs)

By Susano B. Balais III

[This was a week after the tailend of a cold front surprisingly hit the province of Misamis Oriental. Due to the floods, thousands of families were left with no other option but to leave their houses and stay in evacuation centers. It was Balay Mindanaw’s first involvement in any relief operations. Though not a relief organization, we seized the opportunity to be primarily involved in the relief operations. After all, Misamis Oriental is a partner province.]

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