So Typhoon Ulysses brought bigger damage than expected. In places like Marikina and Rizal, the floods were so huge that many people were stranded in their homes and for some on their rooftops! Here in our area, there was a brownout from 2AM and last until 930 AM. I was in deep sleep during the peak of the typhoon but I woke up around 4AM with the strong winds slamming the windows and doors. Quite scary, I woke up around 8AM and while it was still raining, it was a lot calmer. Thank God, our place didn't get hit badly. Watching the news and I was so sad to see how so many areas got hit pretty badly. Seems like a lot of people didn't expect that this typhoon will be this bad. There were warning but it was not on the same level of awareness Rolly had, there was a sense of dread during the briefings.
This news report caught my attention because of the interview of the mayor. His voice was somber and he almost cried. You could see how sad he feels for all those fishermen whose livelihood is in jeopardy
Empathy. It doesn't take that much to emphasize but sadly there are people who have other priorities in this crisis. Not surprised anymore but I hope the narrative changes soon.
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