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This is the most devastating weather condition I have been into.
The water rose instantly that it did not allow time for the people to evacuate to higher and saffer grounds except their own houses’ rooftops.
The onslaught of tropical storm Ondoy (with international name Ketsana) has swept almost the entire Metro Manila, Marikina and the provinces in Rizal.
Although the storm was not even considered a super typhoon, the heavy downpour of rain it brought that turned into flash flowing mud flood was more than enough to wash out homes, establishments and vehicles.
Many lives have been claimed and many remain homeless but despite that people still manage to smile even in this tough time.

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Classes on all levels in the entire Metro Manila has been suspended.
The muddy water in Marikina and Rizal are now knee deep. Many roads in the metro are now passable except in some areas like Morayta and Quiapo.
I am sharing below the picture that I took from the 6F of our office building as the flood begun to rush on the Quezon Ave.

I know this is so yesterday but it is still in time for the 4th of July celebration eh?
I just stumbled upon this heart warming (read: hot) photo.
He finds no excuse not to perform his duty to his country.
Man in boxers. Hot
Man in pink. Hot!
Man in pink boxers. Super hot!
Man on duty in pink boxers. Flaming hot!

He is Army Spec. Zachary Boyd, a 19-year old 2007 graduate of Keller Central High School.
According to news, he was in his sleeping quarters when the Taliban attacked in the rugged mountains of eastern Afghanistan. He then rushed to a defensive position in his helmet, vest and boxers.

At least he found time to put on the protective vest and helmet before lining up to fire his gun.

The red shirt he was wearing was from Woolley’s Frozen Custard on Beach Street in Fort Worth and in honor of his heroic act, he got lifetime free treats from Woolley’s. Sweet!