RT/WW: Pacquiao's win

The whole of Philippines and Filipinos in other countries have stopped whatever they’re doing and came out to support the number 1 pound for pound boxing king, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, in his fight against Puerto Rican, Miguel Cotto. And the all-out support of the Filipinos did not go to waste. Pacquiao won the fight on a 12th round TKO! He is now a holder of 7 world titles including the WBO welterweight belt that he snatched from Cotto yesterday.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported a zero crime rate yesterday. Much the same with Pacquiao’s other fights. Even the criminals stopped their activities for Pacman. Hahaha

MYM – Mayon Volcano

That’s the beautiful Mayon Volcano in Legazpi, Albay. Below is a photo of the people evacuating because of the threat of volcanic eruption…

Residents are evacuated to safer grounds after the volcano spewed ash twice last Wednesday. Mayon volcano was known to have killed so many people when it erupted 16 years ago. But according to the government bureau concerned, alert level remains the same for the active volcano despite what happened and will only be raised when the magma level changes. Thank God for that.

Happy Monday!

RT/WW: Christmas decor

Preparations for the coming holiday season is in full blast here in the country right now. The holiday season in this part of the world starts right after Halloween and ends on the celebration of the Three Kings in January. So you can only imagine the preparation done by most of the Filipino people. Despite the setback we had (several typhoons in a row), you can still feel the festive spirit especially when you go to malls and tiangges.

MYM – Flowers

Last Saturday morning, my sister and I went to Dangwa, a popular local place here in Metro Manila where flowers abound. You can go to Dangwa and find almost all kinds of flowers. Every year, before November 1st/going to the cemetery, we would go and buy flowers, and then my sister would arrange it. You can buy pre-arranged flowers but it’s cheaper to pick the flowers you want individually and prepare it in a vase or pot yourself. But this time around, we opted for the pre-arranged ones because you wouldn’t believe the prices of flowers. It was sky-high! We were told that it’s because of the recent typhoons and how it was really difficult to get the flowers because Baguio was affected by the typhoons.

We bought three flower arrangements and junked the idea of buying the way we used to.

Happy Monday!

RT/WW: Todos Los Santos

November 1st, in a previous MYM entry about candles, is a big holiday here in the Philippines. Instead of the actual All Souls’ Day on November 2nd, people commemorate their dearly departed loved ones a day ahead, on All Saints’ Day. And because almost every one is in the different cemeteries nationwide, business-minded individuals take advantage of the days leading to, as well as the actual, holiday. When you are in the cemetery, no need to look for a sari-sari (convenience) store if you need something to munch on or drink. There are stores set up by enterprising individuals inside the cemeteries itself. Like the photo above.

PH: Recent Philippine typhoons

The recent typhoons have left our country, Philippines, truly devastated. Typhoons Ondoy, Pepeng and the latest, Ramil.

Tents were set up and tied properly for the people of Northern Luzon. These tents currently serve as temporary evacuation for the people who will be hit by typhoon Ramil.

Because of Ondoy and Pepeng, people of some parts of Pasig City are still using makeshift bridges (like the one below) to cross the streets. These makeshift bridges are pieces of wood tied together and manned by volunteers asking for coins from the people using it.

I am thankful that no one in my family have experienced what it felt like to be tied to a big fat rope and pulled to safety. Of course, I feel sad that so many of my fellowmen experienced it. I once had to walk through a flooded street and it was only thigh-high but still a very scary ordeal for me. How much more with these people who even had to walk through neck-deep flood waters…

It is sunny here in Manila, but still foggy in some parts of the Northern Luzon. I am praying that there won’t be typhoons to come in for the rest of the year. And for typhoon Ramil to finally leave the country.

Happy weekend everyone!

This is my first time to join Photohunt. The theme for today is TIED. I hope I did well

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RT/WW: Grocery shopping

It is inevitable that people will flock to grocery stores tomorrow. According to the local weather bureau, another super typhoon will hit the country on Thursday or Friday. I was guilty of panic buying a day or two before typhoon Pepeng hit the country. Well, if you experienced Ondoy, you would surely be hit by an overwhelming urge to stock up on food.

It’s already raining right now. I am praying, along with thousands of Filipinos, that typhoon Ramil will not hit the country and will change course.