This is the second time or third, if I am not mistaken, that Santiago City had been spared by the wrath of typhoons that hit the northern part of Isabela, whereas nearby towns and provinces were devastated.
Yes, typhoon Juan was the strongest typhoon that landed the country this year and this time, the eye of the storm was in Isabela. But it was so amazing that Santiago City had no reported heavy damages or deaths. Electric polls and lines as well as internet and other communication lines were not even destroyed nor cut off.
When Ptr. Adonis Manango, Ptr. Henry Rustia and I went to Cauayan and Naguillian yesterday morning, it was only then that we realized the damage left by the wrath of Typhoon Juan. From Cauayan City going down to Naguillian, many trees were being uprooted, electric posts made of concrete were cut into halves and fell to the ground, many roofs of houses were flown, banana trees were cut into halves, many trees have no more leaves, a gasoline shell station big roof or covering collapsed...and more. We have seen pupils in one public elementary school, gathering all dried leaves and cut off branches which are scattered in the entire school...and a lot more disheartening and demoralizing sights.
We visited some members of Cornerstone Church Naguillian whose houses and properties were totally destroyed. Even Cornerstone Church Naguillian was not spared by the wrath of the typhoon. Two (2) roofs of the church were being blown by the strong winds.
Our visitation to our brethren in Naggasican somehow gave relief to their grieving hearts. We prayed for them and encouraged them that the Lord will turn this mess into a blessing. Ptr. Adonis promised the brethren two (2) cavans of rice which he instructed Ptr. Kenneth and Ptr. Rey to repacked for the brethren of Cornerstone Church Naguillian who were affected by typhoon Juan.
We have learned from reliable source that Ilagan was worst hit by the typhoon but we were no longer able to visit the place due to lack of time.
Please continue to pray for our brethren in Naguillian and Ilagan who were affected by the wrath of typhoon Juan.
Posted by:
Jane Mangadap
