Had a great morning at the press conference for #YolandaOneYear - TopicsExpress



          

Had a great morning at the press conference for #YolandaOneYear the devastating super typhoon that struck the Philippines last year. 😞😞 We got to talk to local fisher-folk about the damaging effects to the countries marine resources and wildlife and how they were hoping to get the Land Use Act passed so the environment can be sustained. Also, volunteers from #Akbayanihan who witnessed first hand the critical effects of the typhoon were present. They volunteer in areas such as Tacloban- one of the worst hit areas. They were raising awareness about how woman need to be protected more especially at times of disaster- which I totally agree with. We heard how a woman went to Tacloban to bury her son after he was killed by the typhoon and then went into labour- the wonderful volunteers were able to assist with the birth with no medical equipment as it was a devastation zone. The baby has just celebrated his first birthday ❤️. The Filipinos are amazing people and even when faced with adversity they dont let it get them down.. They continue to smile. 1 year on from the typhoon they are campaigning for positive change for both their people and environment which I think is admirable. 💚🌿. Also, I so lucky to have been interviewed today by ABS-CBN with Miss USA ✨👸👭. Mahal Ko Kayong Lahat!! Xx
Posted on: Sat, 08 Nov 2014 11:06:19 +0000

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