Storm, floods hits south Philippines

 

Erwin Mascarinas / AP

Residents are rescued by volunteers following a flash flood that inundated Cagayan de Oro city, Philippines, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011.

Froilan Gallardo / AP

A resident rummages through debris following a flash flood that inundated Cagayan de Oro city, Philippines.

AP reports:

MANILA, Philippines — Flash floods triggered by a tropical storm have killed nearly 60 people in the southern Philippines, with many more missing across vast regions, officials said Saturday.

Police Chief Inspector Lemuel Gunda, head of a rescue team in Cagayan de Oro city, told The Associated Press that at least 40 bodies were recovered there.

Mayor Lawrence Cruz of nearby Iligan said that at least 15 people were killed in his city alone and that many more were missing.

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THIS IS mind blowing to see all these poor people trying to stay alive. GOD HAVE MERCY ON THEM. I AM PRAYING for all of you,

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Reply#1 - Sat Dec 17, 2011 2:23 PM EST

God Bless all of the victims and survivors of this terrible tragedy. We here, in America, may count our Blessings and need to stop whining about so many things. And let's pray for each and every child, woman and man suffering in that disaster in the Phillipines and that they may recover from this and are showered with Blessings from God. I hope everyone is praying. God Bless the Phillipines...and God Bless America.

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Reply#2 - Sat Dec 17, 2011 3:09 PM EST

The perpetual struggle against nature. The struggle. Let us celebrate the struggle. I wish them well.

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Reply#3 - Sat Dec 17, 2011 3:50 PM EST

To all my kababaya'ng FILIPINO , magkaisa-isa tayo sa dasal na huwag sirain nang dios AMA ang ating bansa , let pray all together to my FATHER GOD thru JESUS CHRIST to save our country PHILIPPINES in his plan in the world. i need your help to "PRAY" to our FATHER GOD king of the universe in the heaven thru JESUS CHRIST. every thing happen to our country Philippines is only a warning to our KABABAYA'NG PILIPINO , i already see this all thru my FATHER GOD vision , all country in the world we will suffered just like that they will full feel the power of my FATHER GOD king of the universe in the heaven. PRAY ALWAY & ASK TO OUR FATHER GOD for help remember that . again here is my pray to my FATHER GOD for the Philippines, Oh Father God king of the universe in the heaven forgive the sin of my all KABABAYA'NG Pilipino help them all specially the childrens Oh Father God , protect my Pilipino people to your plan in the world, oh Father god my kababaya'ng pilipino are follower in your step , the believe in you , they have faith in you Oh Father God , please father god save my country PHILIPPINES & MY PEOPLE in your plan to the world. thank you very much Oh Father God for every thing.

    Reply#4 - Sun Dec 18, 2011 7:50 AM EST

    In hearing about the news that CDO and Iligan suffered one of the worst flooding in it's history.......I still want to hear that.......at least.....ten wealthy families in Manila....where I'm from.....started DONATIONS of MONEY and SUPPLIES to those unfortunate souls whose suffering...I can only imagine...are going through...right now.

    But....NO NEWS from the Wealthy in Manila ...stating that they have CONTRIBUTED....ANYTHING....to alleviate the suffering of Cagayan de Oro...and Iligan City. This is DISGUSTING......to say the least.

    This is very TYPICAL of Manila. "All for me...and NONE for you". This is just one of the reasons I left the country......many years ago. I left behind....A DISGUSTING SITUATION...to say the least.

    I don't think I would EVER again .....live in Manila....IF THEY PAID ME BIG BUCK$. And considering that MOST OF THE COUNTRY'S WEALTH is situated in Manila. I'm ACTUALLY ashamed I'm from Manila.

    Thank GOD I live here in the U.S. I don't HAVE to put up with that TRASH...that is Manila.

    Thanks but NO THANKS. I'll give Manila.....back to you.

    I'm ASHAMED of this City. "GOD HELP US ALL."

      Reply#5 - Thu Dec 22, 2011 2:23 AM EST

      And to those of you who might have been OFFENDED regarding my comments about Manila, Philippines, here is my email: ralphj54@bis.midco.net

      Give me your OPINION if you wish.

      Ralph J.

        Reply#6 - Thu Dec 22, 2011 4:54 AM EST

        May God be with all the people in the Phillippiens! What a terrible disaster to happen there! God Bless them all!

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