On November 8th, 2013, Typhoon Haiyan, locally referred to as Yolanda, struck hard against the Philippines. The storm was the second strongest storm on record with 4,009 confirmed dead and at least 1,600 persons still missing. To celebrate the strength and unity of the Filipino people as well as giving a universal support all around the world, today has been set aside as the day for the Filipinos. All over Facebook and social media sites, supporters were asked to switch their profile pictures to a picture of the map of the Philippines (white) with the background being black. All throughout Facebook, one can see the support grow. Even people that didn't switch still have faith and support for those who lost their lives, were injured, or affected in any way. In a way, the entire world was affected by this traumatic experience. However, this super typhoon has brought the world closer and it shows that even through the terrible wars and hate we seem to spread about, we still care about people when they are hurt. It doesn't matter what our nationality is or where we come from, we've seen this time and time again. Disaster, with all its cruel beatings and malicious attacks, still brings the world together as one. The human race still exists. Our hearts are filled when we have to watch videos of little children walking about a flooded street, streets littered with corpses. The children crying in confusion, the strength of people walking for miles to find refuge. The best of all, however, is to watch how, even through the hell they suffered, the Filipino people keep smiling and living another day.
Here is the picture for profile pictures on social media sites:
Here is the picture for profile pictures on social media sites:
Mabuhay Philippines!