By: Austin Ramzy
Source: New York Times
Any natural disaster is devastating for a nation, and the Philippines are going through a typhoon that is decimating the city of Tacloban. At the moment conditions are gradually improving with major roads being cleared and cellphone communications are enhancing. A week after Typhoon Haiyan left its mark on the Philippines, progress to aid the victims and rebuilding the cities has been coming underway. The national government assisted the affected cities by sending police officers and troops to places such as Tacloban, where close to 1,000 have been sent to that area. Tacloban is in such awful condition that Ofelia Casio was elected mayor for the Talcoban City Convention Center without even applying for the and was chosen unanimously. Ms. Casio is also left in charge of the victims of the typhoon that are left homeless. "If there's any organization that comes, I represent the people," Ms. Casio stated. "If there's any donations, I take the list of families and match it with what they need." On Sunday she reinforced the children that were taking refuge in the stadium to get the vaccinations that are necessary. Casio and the Philippines are attempting any technique possible to bring back the nation to its successful state.
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