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It was two in the early morning that put out the electricity in almost all of Laguna. It was also the time that the typhoon Frank entered the said province. The strength of his winds were greatly felt that brought down tree and electrical post on their knees. Rain continues to pour down. Some of my neighboring parishioners have come out in the hall for evacuation because their place is beyond the water level and susceptible for flooding. Only a handful attended the morning masses. Some parts of my parish was on waist deep muddy waters. Two days later here is the report from the CBCP office. Blogs commenting Fr. Jessie's post Technorati icon">

D uring our vicarial meeting last wednesday, Father noel Conopio, the Apostolic Vicar of the second district have brought out the issue and problem of the resettlement in his area. Calauan was been a place for resettlement for about 250 families from different parts of Metro Manila and neighboring provinces and towns.Now, Malacanang is bringging another 36 families with an assurance of several batches that will be coming from the places affected by the operation of the Metro Manila Development Authority. We all agree that this is the work of the National and Local Government but people are coming up asking for help. And the Church is encountering problems concerning these matter withstanding that almost thousand families were relocated in Cabuyao, Laguna recently. Fr. Noel speaks about the present situation and the immediate need of the said resettled families. The basic needs of food, shelter and jobs are primary and immediate need of which the faithful is encouraging to help out our...