‘Ondoy’ victims still need counseling 10 years later

‘Ondoy’ victims still need counseling 10 years later

Written by: Matthew Reysio-Cruz, Philippine Daily Inquirer

Exactly 10 years after Tropical Storm “Ondoy” (international name: Ketsana) ravaged Marikina City, survivors gathered at the banks of the Marikina River, where they lit candles to commemorate a day that at once felt far away but not far enough.

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Marikeños in guarded triumph 10 years after tragedy from Ondoy

Marikeños in guarded triumph 10 years after tragedy from Ondoy

Written by: Dennis D. Estopace and Cai U. Ordinario, Business Mirror

ONE name unites Filipinos in Metro Manila in a common experience and memory of tragedy and triumph: Ondoy.

For those especially in Marikina, it all centers ironically with water, especially that flowing on the 9.74-kilometer Marikina River.

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SONA: Bagyong Ondoy na tumama noong 2009, bilyun-bilyong piso ang iniwang pinsala

Produced by: Rida Reyes, GMA News TV (State of the Nation Adress)

Sampung taon na ang nakakalipas mula nang manalasa ang Bagyong Ondoy kung saan nasa limandaan ang nasawi.

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