It was a beautiful, utopian day on October 14, 2013 - until a deadly 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines. Millions of people are struggling to recover from this natural disaster. In total, 3,512,281 individuals and 703,244 families were affected by the earthquake, with only a mere 22, 816 families in evacuation centers. Many people have no home and are displaced in poor conditions. Ports, schools, airports, hospitals, and other facilities reported damage and powerful aftershocks continue to hit. In total, the estimated cost of damage is Php 759, 640,000 ($16,144,249 USD), and citizens are receiving little help from relief organizations such as the Red Cross. All in all, people react to a severe natural disaster by gathering supplies,
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For example, Flordeliza and her husband, survivors of the calamity, live inside a small tent. “The only source of income for the family is a small business is a small bread business, which Flordeliza runs from their tent” (Document A). In addition, Edwin Pilongo Cuenca, a resident of Barangay Tupas, reported, “We built tents and makeshifts in open grounds … Relief goods could hardly enter Barangay Tupas. Electricity has not been restored.” (Document B). Furthermore, according to Interior Secretary Mar Roxas, “...local officials in Bohol had been hoarding relief goods and distributing them selectively only to supporters.” (Document C). The individuals were most affected by the earthquake, and every day for them is a challenge for them to survive. Many have lost their homes and live in small tents. They work as a whole to be stronger. It seems that the victims themselves have to put the most effort to recover from the …show more content…
For instance, Document A notes, “Since the earthquake, the Philippine Red Cross … has provided at least 10,000 families with essential household items including blankets, water containers, personal hygiene items, mosquito nets, and tarpaulins.” This is only about 1.4% of the total families that were affected. To emphasize, Edwin Pilongo Cuenca, a victim of the earthquake, describes that various benefactors and organizations gave him financial assistance and relief supplies. Further, President Benigno Aquino informed that “supplies enough for two weeks for each family were being airlifted or shipped to the quake-ravaged island” (Document C). The victims are only surviving due to the benevolence of organizations such as the Red Cross, the government, and even individuals themselves. Still, even through the efforts of these associations, millions of Filipinos are coping to get back on their feet. Recovery is even a challenge for the benefactors - for example, the Red Cross is currently only able to meet the shelter needs for 1,200
For example, Flordeliza and her husband, survivors of the calamity, live inside a small tent. “The only source of income for the family is a small business is a small bread business, which Flordeliza runs from their tent” (Document A). In addition, Edwin Pilongo Cuenca, a resident of Barangay Tupas, reported, “We built tents and makeshifts in open grounds … Relief goods could hardly enter Barangay Tupas. Electricity has not been restored.” (Document B). Furthermore, according to Interior Secretary Mar Roxas, “...local officials in Bohol had been hoarding relief goods and distributing them selectively only to supporters.” (Document C). The individuals were most affected by the earthquake, and every day for them is a challenge for them to survive. Many have lost their homes and live in small tents. They work as a whole to be stronger. It seems that the victims themselves have to put the most effort to recover from the …show more content…
For instance, Document A notes, “Since the earthquake, the Philippine Red Cross … has provided at least 10,000 families with essential household items including blankets, water containers, personal hygiene items, mosquito nets, and tarpaulins.” This is only about 1.4% of the total families that were affected. To emphasize, Edwin Pilongo Cuenca, a victim of the earthquake, describes that various benefactors and organizations gave him financial assistance and relief supplies. Further, President Benigno Aquino informed that “supplies enough for two weeks for each family were being airlifted or shipped to the quake-ravaged island” (Document C). The victims are only surviving due to the benevolence of organizations such as the Red Cross, the government, and even individuals themselves. Still, even through the efforts of these associations, millions of Filipinos are coping to get back on their feet. Recovery is even a challenge for the benefactors - for example, the Red Cross is currently only able to meet the shelter needs for 1,200