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

Posted by Marcos C.

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.

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!

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Marcos C. posted this article on July 5, 2008; 6:46 pm. This article has had 4,784 views and 9 comments.
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9 Responses to “Typhoon Frank causes flood in Kalibo and the rest of Aklan, help needed!”

sunshineon 14 Aug 2008 at 7:11 pm 1

hello can i grab the pictures? i just wanna recommend some article to our school magazine, and present the picture for the background of my article.
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Juanita Martelino Donaldsonon 30 Jul 2008 at 7:55 am 2

Here’s the website for your donation:
Eliodoro E. Marasigan Foundation, Inc.
Support Aklan Typhoon Victims
email us at: jdjawili@yahoo.com or eemfoo1@yahoo.com

Diverse Inspection Services, Inc. (San Francisco, CA)
http://www.diverse.com
Jawili Blue Starfish Resort (Jawili, Tangalan, Aklan)
http://www.jawilibluestarfishresort.com
Genuine Home Companion (Vallejo, CA)
http://www.genuinehomecompanion.com
We have partnered with EEMF to form this fundraising for Aklan.
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Juanita Martelino Donaldsonon 30 Jul 2008 at 7:47 am 3

I am in the process of forming a fundraising here in San Francisco and the Bay Area. Our group is Judge Eliodoro Marasigan Foundation / Support Aaklan Typhoon Victims, (EEMF / SATV). People can send donation here and it will be used to purchase building materials for the victims in Aklan.
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Marcos C.on 11 Jul 2008 at 1:01 am 4

[re=65594]jess[/re]: Just credit the photographer ;)
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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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Marcos C.on 09 Jul 2008 at 12:52 am 6

[re=65483]akeanonagproud.multiply.com[/re]: Sure, you can use the pictures for akeanonagproud.multiply.com.
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akeanonagproud.multiply.comon 08 Jul 2008 at 3:44 am 7

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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akeanonagproud.multiply.comon 08 Jul 2008 at 3:38 am 8

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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JOllyon 06 Jul 2008 at 4:30 am 9

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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