Super-typhoon Yolanda, named Haiyan in Hong Kong, is the most destructive in history in the Philippines.  It swept across the islands on 8 November 2013.  Over 8,000 people died, hundreds and thousands homeless.  Tacloban, the city I visited in February 2014, was 90% devastated. 

 

Three months after the disaster, what is left behind?  To the victims, what's next?

 

In this series of snapshots, I hope to present what I saw, what we did and how I felt.  It is factual.  It is personal.  It is who they are, challenged by nature, blessed by God. 

 

Results of photos are compromised without a full-frame DSLR camera accompanying me in this 8-day trip.  Admittedly, composition, lighting, and even focus may not be desirable as the purpose of the trip is to stretch our hands to help, open our arms to love.  Getting rid of the 3kg camera set allows me to free my shoulders to bear the burdens of the victims.  Is it worth it?  Their tears and laughters, helpless sights and heartfelt hugs, endless smiles and steadfast faith, shall live in my heart. 

 

BANGON Philippines!