Philippine Self-Help Foundation
Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi) Aftermath...
Typhoon Kalmaegi known in the Philippines as Typhoon Tino was powerful and deadly tropical cyclone. It is highly destructive that brings devastation to the Philippines especially in Visayas particularly in the island of Cebu and Negros.
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Our PSHF Negros coordinator, Sherry together with her sister Jacquelin assess some of the houses in the neighborhood who needs assisstance in rebuilding their damaged homes.
Felina in front of her destroyed home.
Felina Cauba, 37 years old, her husband is in prison.Felina Cauba only source of income is sugar cane worker. She has 4 children namely John Mark 13 years old, Vanessa 11 years old, Ana Maria 10 years old and Andre 3 years old. Felina is from Barangay Canroma, a village in Pontevedra.
The house was located near the sugarcane farm in the village. The house was damage due to the strong wind. Luckily, the children already evacuated in the evacuation center before the land fall of Typhoon Tino and Felina was left alone to watch over there house. She was nervous and felt terrible witnessing the horrible scene that there house was blown away by a strong wind.
Leonard and Darlene standing where there house was located.
Leonard and Darlene Divina lives in La Granja, La Carlota City. Leonard is a laborer while Darlene is a housewife. Their house was located between two rivers of La Granja. During the typhoon, the river over flowed and sadly due to strong wind and water current, their house was blown away together with the branches of trees coming from the mountain. The family of leonard is currently staying at the evacuation center.
Reynan Dorio with with his niece Zyme Marciano (22), and nephew Ronnie (26), Reynan in front of their destroyed house.
Reynan Dorio, 53 years old, a fisherman from Balangigay, Negros Occidental. Their house is located near the seashore. When typhoon Tino landed in Negros, Reynan Dorio and his nephew Ronnie Marciano secure their fishing boat in a safe area. After they secure the fishing boat the strong wind and heavy rain flash away the roofing of their house. Branches of trees already started to fall from their house.
Rolen Perjes, 40 years old, fisherman. His only source of income is fishing. They live near the riverbank and low land area in Purok BIPA, Sitio Balangigay.
During the typhoon the water and strong wind was struck by there house that cause damage of their roofing .
From left to right Joey Sarasa,, in printed t-shirt.
Joey Sarasa, 50 years old , fisherman, and a resident of Balangigay, Miranda, Pontevedra, Negros Occidental with 4 children namely:Marjorie P Sarasa 22, Joemari P. Sarasa 20,Abegail P. Sarasa 18 Justine P Sarasa 13 and his wife Marites is working as a helper in Manila. The house of joey Sarasa.coastal area located near the seashore and the main source of their income is fishing. During the typhoon there house was severely damage . All the roofing was totally wash out due to the strong wind and impact of big waves from the sea. As of now, they stayed at his brother's house.
Edna and Her husband Ricardo Torrendon in front of their damage house which destroyed by coconut tree that fell on the roof.
Edna Torrendon 58 years and her husband Ricardo Torrendon, 65 who suffered from a severe stroke. Edna works as a small town lottery agent and the income is based on commission. During the typhoon, the couple stayed at the evacuation center. After the typhoon they decided to go back home only to find out that their house was damaged because of the coconut tree that fell on it."
Lolita Torrelio in front of her damage house. She used old and damage tarpualin and roofing she gathered around.
Edna Torrendon 58 years and her husband Ricardo Torrendon, 65 who suffered from a severe stroke. Edna works as a small town lottery agent and the income is based on commission. During the typhoon, the couple stayed at the evacuation center. After the typhoon they decided to go back home only to find out that their house was damaged because of the coconut tree that fell on it."