Typhoon Frank causes flood in Kalibo and the rest of Aklan, help needed!

We’ve all known about the sunken MV Princess of the Stars and the destruction of Typhoon Frank in Iloilo. Unfortunately, other areas of Western Visayas like Aklan, Capiz, and Antique hasn’t received the same amount of media attention albeit also experiencing the worst typhoon that hit their provinces. For now, I’ll be focusing on Aklan and how Typhoon Frank has affected the province.

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Photo by Vince from Explore Aklan

Explore Aklan is a newly established blog about Aklan and a partner site of ExploreIloilo.com. Vince, the creator of Explore Aklan, recounts his experiences during the aftermath of the typhoon and has posted some pictures of the devastation in his hometown.

One particular picture that intrigued me was the fallen monument of Cardinal Sin in New Washington, Aklan. The larger than life statue is made of bronze with a height of 13.5 meters. Seeing it lying in the ground gives you a clear idea of how strong the typhoon was in Aklan.

Typhoon Frank has caused the death of at least 60 people and more than 5 missing in Aklan. The floods has swept away thousands of homes leaving 300,000 dislocated.


Photo by Vince from Explore Aklan

Aklan currently still needs help. Their biggest problem right now is food and water because of the shortage of rice in their province and the lack of potable water supply. If you’re willing to help, any form of assistance extended to the affected families of Aklan will be deeply appreciated.

I have scoured the internet for details on how to help and where to donate and I have found these helpful sites:

AKEANON AG PROUD! - WHAT’S NEXT? : BULIG AKLAN, BANGON AKLAN!
banggecious - Help needed for Kalibo Aklan Typhoon
Growing up with Kitty - Help Please… Frank hits Aklan!
Help Malinao rise from the devastation of Typhoon Frank (Fengshen) to its former glory.

Thank You!

6 Responses to “Typhoon Frank causes flood in Kalibo and the rest of Aklan, help needed!”

  1. JOllyon 06 Jul 2008 at 4:30 am 1

    Very very sad! Well…(shaking my head). Akeanon, you guys are always in our prayer. My grandmother was a native of Aklan. I will try to get an access of US based Ilonngos here. The aftermath is so DEPRESSING!

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  2. akeanonagproud.multiply.comon 08 Jul 2008 at 3:38 am 2

    Did a yahoo search and saw this post. Saeamat sa pag-repost ng link to our website which is an attempt to consolidate info about this calamity and emergency and most important, HOW TO HELP info. HALA BIRA AKLAN, BANGON AKLAN!!!

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  3. akeanonagproud.multiply.comon 08 Jul 2008 at 3:44 am 3

    favor pls…I’d like to request permission from exploreiloilo and exploreaklan sites to post a link from our website (with your watermarked photos of course)…kindly pls email akeanonagproud@yahoo.com if we have your permission? SAEAMAT!

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  4. Marcos C.on 09 Jul 2008 at 12:52 am 4

    [re=65483]akeanonagproud.multiply.com[/re]: Sure, you can use the pictures for akeanonagproud.multiply.com.

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  5. jesson 10 Jul 2008 at 8:21 pm 5

    Hi! Can I grab the pics and post it on my friendster account?

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  6. Marcos C.on 11 Jul 2008 at 1:01 am 6

    [re=65594]jess[/re]: Just credit the photographer ;)

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