Disaster ‘offsprings’ highlight peoples’ true bayanihan
People Surge’s white banners were joined by the green and red banners of members of Balsa and Barug Katawhan from Mindanao.
People Surge’s white banners were joined by the green and red banners of members of Balsa and Barug Katawhan from Mindanao.
“She [Social Welfare Sec. Dinky Soliman] is very patronizing. She showed no compassion – here there are typhoon victims who are crying because they are getting no help, but she is not bothered.” – Monique Wilson, director, One Billion Rising
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“In other countries, proper disaster risk reduction and management has made a difference, regardless of the strength of the storm or any other natural hazard. For example in Vietnam, only six people died when Yolanda struck there, in part because of the preparations." – Vencer Crisostomo, Anakbayan
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