Islander in the City

My heart bleeds for relatives and friends living in the areas affected by the floods.

I am particularly worried about those from Marikina. I’m quite sure that by now, there already are hundreds of people I know who are now in the evacuation centers. You see, there is a specific area in Marikina where most of my kababayans from Samar converge and that is exactly the purok beside the river.

For many years, heavy downpours always make us worry about them. I’ve seen a lot of times when flood waters would drown their belongings.

But things improved when a wall was constructed along the riverline. And with things having improved, the number of our townmates relocating to the area increased as well. It became like a mini-version of our town. In fact, when we want to experience some good old fun, we all flock to Marikina. I was there the last time I vacationed.

I am sure they’re suffering now. If I were there, I surely would have initiated some moves to help. I’m feeling helpless here. I hope I could contact all others not affected to draw a concerted effort to help.