as of yesterday morning, PI network abs-cbn received over 40 billion pesos (about $841,000,000) in donations for the flood relief. that's positive, right? hooray, people power. end of story for most.
yet my personality gets the best of me, and the feel-good emotions don't suffice. as in, the PI's just received almost 20% of their annual GDP ($144.1 billion) over the weekend. who's handling all that liquid. are they experienced in dealing with that much dough. and then i pray that these decision-makers consider long-term goals, such as improving waste management (more jobs, clear sewers, cleaner water); perhaps investing in dam technology (a clean (natural, cheap) water resources system for the country, practically-free source of power, more jobs); or something that involves using the elements of this disaster into a plan that would make the rain our friend, instead of something that we fear will destroy us.
what does one do with such an opportunity to re-build the philippines.
or, this is just the way i grieve.
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