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Tropical Strom in Philippines

The Philippines were devastated by rains over the weekend; nearly one month's average rainfall hit the islands in approximately six hours. Jboy Gonzales, a Jesuit and composer in the area, shared his expereince with members of Creighton's Community.

There is a way to help. Tax-deductible donations are being collected here: Philippine Jesuit Foundation
236 West 27th Street, Ninth Floor
New York, New York 10001.

For more information and other donation options visit the Tanging Yaman Foundation at http://www.tangingyaman.org.

Here's some footage of the disaster, courtesy BBC.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8280581.stm