The only other time this street in Bgy. Santol in Quezon City was flooded this high was during the onslaught of Typhoon Ondoy in 2009. (Photo: Cher Jimenez/InterAksyon.com)
No one is spared from the adverse effects of any calamity — even the celebrities that many of us admire and idolize.
Based on their tweets about the massive flooding in Metro Manila on Tuesday, they also have the same fears, concerns, prayers and desire to help those in need as almost everyone else.
There was Jed Madela who couldn’t help but tweet his frustration over being out of town while the area surrounding his house was being flooded.
Some like singer Jaya and Sandwich’s Raymund Marasigan were apprehensive about the floods in their own areas and were doing everything they can to keep safe.
Agot Isidro tweeted her concern about friends and relatives in heavily submerged Marikina. Miriam Quiambao was happy to learn that a rescue team had come to the aid of a trapped production assistant, while JC De Vera said he hopes animals will not be forgotten in efforts to save lives and property.
And others were doing what they could to help out, including relying on the power of prayer to help see everyone through.
Even American singer-songwriter Michelle Branch expressed her concern from across the Pacific.
The following tweets pretty much tell those stories and more.
Ma. Assunta Ledesma @Samledesma
Rescue the weak and needy– Psalm 82:4 #prayforthephilippines
The Akafellas @akafellasonline
We’re hoping and praying for everyone’s relief and safety from all the rain and flood. Take care and keep calm, Luzona and Visayas!
Raymund Marasigan @raymsmercygun
Basement studio flooding. Hauled all the gear upstairs
Isabel Oli @isabelolifee
My prayers go out to everyone out there suffering from the flood. Let’s pray for everyone’s safety…
Yan Yuzon @yanyuzon
Every time i see evacuees waving, smiling at the cameras, natutuwa ako. Ito ang lamang natin sa buong mundo. “Baha ka lang, PILIPINO AKO.”
Paolo Valenciano @paolovalenciano
I cannot believe people are using the storm to promote #NoToRHBill.
Solenn Heussaff @solennheussaff
Guys start to gather clothes, towels, anything you can give away for the victims.
Coney Reyes @ConeyReyes
Father, in the name of Jesus, please let the rains stop. Have mercy, dear Lord pls keep everyone safe.The babies, elderly, handicapped…
Aljur Abrenica @Abrenica_Aj
Stay safe everyone… the best thing to do is to pray..#PrayForThePhilippines
Michelle Branch @michellebranch
Reading news of the flooding in the Philippines. Thinking of you all. Stay safe! #PrayForThePhilippines
Bianca Gonzalez @iamsuperbianca
#PrayForThePhilippines friends of all beliefs from around the world, please, please help us pray that the rains stop here. thank you.
Marie Digby @mariedigby
Praying and sending positive thoughts out to everyone in the Philippines during these torrential rains..please stay safe..
Loren Legarda @loren_legarda
Sa mga nakatira sa mga lugar na binabaha, makinig at sumunod sa warning ng inyong mga Barangay officials upang makaiwas sa trahedya.
Patty Laurel @pattylaurel
Hi friends! if ur community/org/group needs any help, please email me and I will try my best to spread the word…thanks
Senator TG Guingona @TgGuingona
Let’s continue praying for everyone’s safety and help out in any way we can.
Acel Bisa van Ommen @acelvanommen
Tashi:”pls Lord, stop the rain, blow the rain away..so the cars can see the road..in Jesus name..amen”
Francis Brew Reyes @francisbrew
I’m willing to wait one more day, one more week, even one more year to see The Smashing Pumpkins … the rains…
Pia Cayetano @piacayetano
Don’t venture out or do anything stupid. If u can take care of yourself, you are one less person for others to worry about.
Ruby Rodriguez @rodriguezruby
Lord forgive our sins, spare pur country. Help us be one in this time of need and crisis. In Jesus name we Pray
Jaya Ramsey Gotidoc @ramseyjaya
Our creek in our subdivision is about to overflow, some cars under water na. Lord have mercy on us…in Jesus name we pray…
Ogie Alcasid @ogiealcasid
Father God, we pray that you spare our nation from another catastrophe.
Izadora Calzado @MissIzaCalzado
Panginoon.. Please make the rain stop!!!!!
