buckpago
Established
hi guys, just want to share what happen to us last september 26 here in manila, some of my negatives, films, paper, and darkroom equipments were soaked by flood brought by the typhoon. heres some photos I took using M4P along with 35mm and 20mm.
Hundreds of Filipino were dead and thousands were rendered homeless when Tropical Storm Ondoy (international codename: Ketsana) ravaged most parts of Metro Manila, especially its eastern part, and nearby regions. President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo declared the whole country under state of calamity as
another super typhoon threatens to bring more devastation to the still-suffering nation.
A week after the typhoon, some roads were still covered with thick mud and some villages and streets were still underwater. People who were badly affected are still staying in nearby public schools that were converted into evacuation centers, surviving on releif goods being rationed by the government and other organizations. Classes in all levels have been suspended for a week. According to the National Disaster Coordinating Council, Ondoy caused an estimated P4.8 billion, P3.6 billion of which comes from the agriculture sector.
Hundreds of Filipino were dead and thousands were rendered homeless when Tropical Storm Ondoy (international codename: Ketsana) ravaged most parts of Metro Manila, especially its eastern part, and nearby regions. President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo declared the whole country under state of calamity as
another super typhoon threatens to bring more devastation to the still-suffering nation.
A week after the typhoon, some roads were still covered with thick mud and some villages and streets were still underwater. People who were badly affected are still staying in nearby public schools that were converted into evacuation centers, surviving on releif goods being rationed by the government and other organizations. Classes in all levels have been suspended for a week. According to the National Disaster Coordinating Council, Ondoy caused an estimated P4.8 billion, P3.6 billion of which comes from the agriculture sector.
SimonSawSunlight
Simon Fabel
very powerful photography, striking. my best best wishes for you and your loved ones and all the people around you.
Melvin
Flim Forever!
These are great. Beautifully recorded history.
maddoc
... likes film again.
Buck, very powerful photos and excellent documentation. Also from me the best wishes to you and your family.
Tsai
Workin' my way through the film fridge
wonderful tonality. 
The world needs more ppl like you to spread the voices of the victims.
The world needs more ppl like you to spread the voices of the victims.
robklurfield
eclipse
Buck, these images are incredibly powerful. I'm speechless. I hope that life for you, your family, neighbors, friends and countrymen returns to normal soon. Be safe.
gilpen123
Gil
It indeed was horrible. The volume of water from that typhoon is equivalent to a month's rain. It's even bigger than hurricane katrina. Buck has recorded the disaster vividly and to think that he is also a victim of that traumatic flood. Btw, is hit by typhoons and tropical depressions at least 26x a year.
rphenning
Established
amazing photos
leica M2 fan
Veteran
Remarkable photos, Buck. You and your family stay well and be safe.
buckpago
Established
thanks guys, im very thankful that im still alive now and my family is safe, that for the concerns guys.
mgd711
Medium Format Baby!!
Nice work Buck, thankfully you and your family survived it all as we did in Northern Bulacan.
gcsk76
Established
Nice work Buck, and sorry for the disaster.
TWoK
Well-known
Excellent shots. I was supposed to be there for work this whole month, but due to my aunt being in town I sent a different technician.
BobPS
Established
Buck,
Really sorry to hear that but glad to hear that you're okay. We also have flood season every now and then here, these coming months... but fortunately no typhoon or the likes here.
Bob
Really sorry to hear that but glad to hear that you're okay. We also have flood season every now and then here, these coming months... but fortunately no typhoon or the likes here.
Bob
PatrickT
New Rangefinder User
Really amazing photos, thank you for sharing!
Renzsu
Well-known
Really strong photos, sorry to hear you were personally affected by this storm, all the best.
buckpago
Established
thanks guys.
fuzk
Established
These are very powerful images. I'm glad to hear your family and you are safe. I have a few colleagues that are from Philippines too and thankfully, their families are safe too. I wish you and all the people affected the best in your recoveries.
