With the death toll in the Philippines floods crossing the 1,000 mark and the spectre of epidemics of disease reaching critical proportions, it is time people spared a thought for the survivors, especially those who have been rendered homeless.
The world needs to galvanise its resources and reach out to the unfortunate people of the Philippines whose lives have been turned upside down. With Christmas barely days away the calamity could not have come at a more inopportune time. People need shelters to live in, food to eat and medical aid to keep their hopes afloat and the dead deserve a decent burial at the very least.
Despite the assurances of the Philippines government perhaps everything has not been done. There is clearly more to do and countries must lend a helping hand. The process of recovery from natural calamities is a slow one. Much is lost simply because at times the deterrents are not always in place. Given the extent of the destruction, however, the toll could have been higher. Which is why it is critical for responsible global citizens to arrest the prospect of further destruction. At the very least, it should be in keeping with the Christmas spirit that is currently prevalent all over the world.
