typhoon sendong – Life in the Bukids

Where the Road Ends

This used to be my playground This used to be our pride and joy This used to be the place we ran to That no one in the world could dare destroy — taken from the song This Used to Be My Playground by Madonna This was once a fun place to be – theContinue reading “Where the Road Ends”

Life Savers

One night, not long ago, a typhoon raged. In the city of Cagayan de Oro, drenching rain and howling wind pounded on roofs and streets. But since this was a normal occurrence, and people were within the safety of their homes, it was easy to believe that this was the perfect weather to fall asleepContinue reading “Life Savers”

A Miracle in CDO

Cagayan de Oro City is widely known as “The City of Golden Friendship”. This tag has never been more identified and exhibited as in the last few days. On the afternoon of December 16, Friday — the last day of classes and at the height of Christmas Party planning — it began to rain. ThoseContinue reading “A Miracle in CDO”