terkatz56 Posted December 18, 2011 #1 Share Posted December 18, 2011 With so many Holland crew members hard at work, my prayers go out to their country, families and friends. I hope that this disaster ends soon and my condolences to all involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted December 19, 2011 #2 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Disaster? I haven't heard anything. Would you mind posting what the story is? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 19, 2011 #3 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Indeed, my heart goes out to all the Filipino crew and their families. What devastation. It has to be so hard on them to be so far away not knowing if all their families and friends are safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 19, 2011 #4 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Disaster? I haven't heard anything. Would you mind posting what the story is? Thanks. Philipines - Manilla, suffered extremely heavy rains in a short period of time. The hillsides had mudslides and because it happened during the night, many people had no notice and were killed in mudslides. Tremendous flooding and devastation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiminyC_fan Posted December 19, 2011 #5 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I am so sorry to hear that. My heart breaks for all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon1 Posted December 19, 2011 #6 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Philipines - Manilla, suffered extremely heavy rains in a short period of time. The hillsides had mudslides and because it happened during the night, many people had no notice and were killed in mudslides. Tremendous flooding and devastation. This too, was news to me. Apparently, the media feels reporting on football is more important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted December 19, 2011 #7 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Thanks, Sail. I haven't heard any news in quite some time. How sad. The crew must be terrified for their families. I hope they have reassuring news quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 19, 2011 #8 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I agree this has been skimpy coverage of the situation. Because of our interest in Filipino safety and well being, I wish they would provide better coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terkatz56 Posted December 19, 2011 Author #9 Share Posted December 19, 2011 http://news.yahoo.com/philippine-storm-toll-exceeds-650-900-missing-143709512.html They must be so worried about their friends and families and I hope the media keeps up with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ariawoman Posted December 19, 2011 #10 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I hope all the crew is able to find their families to be safe and sound. :( Such a tragedy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobiemom Posted December 19, 2011 #11 Share Posted December 19, 2011 With so many Holland crew members hard at work, my prayers go out to their country, families and friends. I hope that this disaster ends soon and my condolences to all involved. http://news.yahoo.com/philippine-storm-toll-exceeds-650-900-missing-143709512.html They must be so worried about their friends and families and I hope the media keeps up with this. Thanks for posting this. My prayers go out to all the Filipino crew and their families and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMLincoln Posted December 19, 2011 #12 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I first caught it on my MSN.com homepage, and my first thoughts were for all the lovely crew members from that country who have cared for us. When we leave a cruise we feel like we are saying goodbye to family. I hope HAL and the other lines will help them get the news they need. I just can't even imagine ..... m-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 19, 2011 #13 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Pur local TV stations have been showing pictures the last couple of days about this. Feel so sorry for them. Prayers for all our Filipino friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted December 19, 2011 #14 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Most of the Phillipian peopel are people of great faith and their faith will be what they draw on at this most trying time. My prayers go out to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASIWISH Posted December 19, 2011 #15 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Devastating... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassyredhat Posted December 19, 2011 #16 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Our DIL is Filipina, having arrived here 7 yrs. ago. Her family is in Mindanao (south). Yesterday Davao City was bracing for the worst typhoon since 1970. These people have nothing. This is awful for them. I always look forward to a cruise with a large Filipino crew.:) Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidansaunt2004 Posted December 19, 2011 #17 Share Posted December 19, 2011 The storms they have been having have affected the southern portion of the Philipines, not Manila. Many of my husband's co-workers are currently in Manila for job related purposes. Manila was not affected. On our last cruise we had Pedro as the head "waiter" and he is from the Philippines and his family still lives there. He was an interesting guy :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gelo7 Posted December 19, 2011 #18 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Our hearts and prayers go out to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solocanadian Posted December 19, 2011 #19 Share Posted December 19, 2011 My prayers go out to crew who have family in devastated area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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