Typhoon Ondoy Hits Philippinesn the wake of Typhoon Ondoy (Ketsana), more than 80 percent of the capital Manila was flooded, an estimated 300,000 residents were displaced, and entire communities were submerged underwater.
[10/8/09 9:11:34 AM] Tony Cece: âThis is the Katrina of the Philippines,â said Dr. Kim, OBIâs country director for the Philippines.
Nearly a month's worth of rainfall submerged riverbank cities like Marikina and Pasig, burying neighboring cities and provinces under ravaging floodwaters.
"The whole region has been under a state of calamity,â said OB Philippines country director Dr. Kim Pascual.
To date, Operation Blessing disaster relief teams have reached more than 138,000 victims with relief such as emergency food and water, medical care and cleanup assistance.
For more information about our ongoing relief efforts, visit:
www.operationblessing.com
