It was November 8, 2013. The day when the Filipinos’ courage and strength were put to test. A super typhoon named Haiyan (locally known as “Yolanda”) struck Central Visayas creating a 25-foot tidal wave. In one clean swoop, Yolanda obliterated the coastal areas where it made landfall on Friday, November 8. More than 11 million people were displaced or rendered homeless. Tacloban City, the capital of the province of Leyte was hit the hardest.
Indeed, Yolanda had come to be known as the strongest typhoon in recorded history. It was 3.5 times worse than Hurricane Katrina, which had devastated New Orleans in August 2005 and claimed the lives of more than 1,800 Americans. By comparison, Philippine government figures show that Yolanda left in her wake around 6,200 people dead.
This blog is not about the typhoon and the devastation of the areas affected, but about theย PEOPLE who came in rescue, and those who inspired others to help one another. This blog is about the modern-day HEROES created by Typhoon Yolanda.
Come join me in telling the stories of heroism, and inspiration.
Wonderful! … indeed we need to know and recognize people who genuinely help….
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Yes indeed. Thank you for stopping by.
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Thank you for following my photography blog. Your site is inspiring and I feel terrible for the people of the Philippines. Your focus on the heroes of the storm is admirable.
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Thank you for stopping by. I feel I can help inspire people to help more with a site like this that’s why I made this. I hope my country recovers very soon.
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Great to see that someone is focusing on the good that come of such a horrible tragedy. Let’s just hope that the people in the Philippines don’t suffer any more than they already have.
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I really wish for that too. Thank you for stopping by.
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great blog! very inspiring! God made you as an instrument to summarize the good things happened inspite of the Yolanda tragedy. great! great! great! God bless you whoever you are!
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Thank you for re bloging our post. And more so thank you for your part in spreading awareness of the people working so selflessly in this aftermath. Check out our friends at Glory Reborn Clinic in Cebu . http://www.gloryreborn.org They have been sheltering people shuttling supplies for evacuees and treating medical needs!
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Thank you for all that you do in helping out ๐
I’ll have a look at Glory Reborn Clinic site. Thanks for sharing the link.
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Please include Paul Walker in your blog ๐ฆ http://edition.cnn.com/2013/11/30/showbiz/actor-paul-walker-dies/
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He already is, Monica… https://heroesofyolanda.wordpress.com/2013/12/01/paul-walker/
He will forever be a hero close to our hearts ๐
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Salamat po for following as well! Keep up the great work.
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You are welcome and thanks din.
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This is a wonderful idea you’ve brought to fruition! I don’t know if this will “count” as a hero story for your blog: Christ’s Commission Fellowship (or CCF) http://www.ccf.org.ph/blog/2013/11/2013-yolanda has been helping survivors also, the church has been staying out of the limelight but we’ve donated and helped where we can. This other link is the story of a survivor from Tacloban – also not sure if it will count as a hero story but I just wanted to share, in case you haven’t seen it yet – http://www.ccf.org.ph/blog/2013/11/driggs-god-spared-us
Keep up the good work of encouraging the readers and writers of the blogosphere! ~ Mary
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Thank you for appreciating this work, and for helping out with Yolanda victims as well. I appreciate the links you shared and will have a look at them now. Have a blessed day.
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Thank you for reading about the Servants of Charity. Be assured that the Servants of Charity in the Philippines are doing what they can from their location and the confreres in other nations are supporting their efforts both prayerfully and financially. Let us rebuild a better and stronger Philippines!!!
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Thank you for all your efforts in helping the typhoon victims get back to their feet. God bless your team!
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This is quite an amazing website you have. Thank you for highlighting stories that will inspire others to give back to the victims. I am a volunteer with Young Pioneer Disaster Response and we would like a few minutes of your time. Do you happen to have contact information that we can use to reach you?
Again, this is phenomenal.
Best,
Zanele Mutepfa
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Hi Zanele, I am glad you liked my blog. But no, you are the one who is phenomenal! I salute all of you who are volunteering there to help out with the relief efforts. Thank you for all your hardwork!
My name is Nelson and I am a Filipino nurse in Abu Dhabi. I collect stories of inspiration brought about by this disaster because I want more people to be inspired. You can contact me through my email nelson_0628@yahoo.com
Cheers to modern-day heroes like you!
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Wow! I am touched beyond words.
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Thank you for stopping by.
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Their strength is inspiring.
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Indeed!
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Thank you for liking my posts, though it was just partial. and thank you also for following my blog. God bless.
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It was a terrible tragedy. We can’t stop the obstacles in our path during our life, but we can chose how to respond to them.
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Very true, David. THANKS FOR THE VISIT.
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I am honored that you have followed my blog. Thank you. I look forward to reading your posts.
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Thank you for stopping by, Angeline!
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Salamat. Mahusay po ang naisip ninyo. In every tragedy hope and grace abound.
Heroes are hopeful people. Sige lang ng sige. God bless.
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Salamat din!
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Thank you so much for re-posting my article about my time in the Philippines! I’m seriously in love with the country and wish I could do more to help. Thank you for putting this all together, it’s fantastic!
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Thank you for all the things you have done for the Philippines and the Filipinos truly appreciate all that you have done. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten ๐
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thank you for following my blog…now, I am encouraged to write more about the heroes and the aftermath of typhoon yolanda…i am following you…
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In our own little ways, we are heroes of yolanda. You are one and thank you for all your efforts ๐ Thanks for following ๐
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What an inspirational place to be! Your blog is wonderful. Thank you also for following my blog. I am looking forward to learning more about the heroes you choose to profile in the aftermath of this terrible event.
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Thanks for stopping by, Judy Amy!
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Thank you for following my blog. I am impressed by what you are doing on your site and I will be following you, now. These stories are very inspirational. Thanks for sharing them.
Allan
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Thanks for stopping by, Allan!
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Thank you so much for starting this blog. In the states we tend to think our tragedies are the only tragedies. But 11 million people displaced by one storm? And more than 6,000 dead? What an unbelievable disaster. And yet people have responded with heroic acts of courage and kindness. Their deeds need to be recorded and remembered–which you are doing so beautifully.
Thanks for taking time to visit AHintOfLight.com. Without laughter there is only darkness. In darkness, it takes a brave soul to smile, but a smile can brighten one’s outlook and bolster the resolution to survive and rebuild. I pray that you all find the inner strength to see those hints of light.
Pat
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Thanks Pat!
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Thanks a lot for following my blog and hence driving me to yours. Congrats, you are doing great. The movie broadcast tomorrow, is it in Ayala mall in Cebu? will you attend? would love to meet in person, I would love to write a short story on the resilience and the courage of the victims of Yolanda for the anniversary. I am sure we can figure out something together. Please PM on my facebook page, would be the simplest way to connect ๐
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Hi Estelea, How I wish I could watch the movie and see you in person too! Unfortunately, I am in Abu Dhabi at the moment doing some work. I would love to read your short story! Please let me know when it’s done… I’m excited to read it!
Cheers!
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Bouh, so disappointed! The movie is played in Ayala … Manila! Not Cebu ๐ฆ do you by any chance have the contact of the PR representative ? I would love to write about it even if I can not fly to Manila today ๐ thx a lot, have a grande day !
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Oh shame, I don’t have the contact of the PR rep. I’ll see what I can find out and will let you know ๐
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Hello there,
It was a great blessing and honor to me to found you here in WordPress. I am amazed and impressed read about you. What a wonderful thing that I have a new another friend from Philippines. I will look forward to dig more your awesome blog posts ๐ Many love and blessings to you ๐
Regatd
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Thanks for stopping by, Karina!
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Thanks for reposting ๐ the visit of Pope Francis has indeed strengthened our people devastated by Yolanda. Little has been done so far for them. We continually pray for the best.
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Thanks for stopping by. Our continous prayers for the Yolanda survivors.
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