1By now, we already see the impact of severe weather occurrences on our lives, especially in the Iloilo Strait mishap. Lives were lost, bringing grief not only to their families but entire communities as well. Many will still debate and resist climate change as real in our modern times. But for those of us who grew when summers were pleasurable and rainy months were not that disruptive, the changes are not just palpable but very tangible. There was no major storm or typhoon event to hit the country on Aug 3, 2019. Instead, a tropical depression enhanced the monsoons which caused rains and strong winds. In the afternoon, reports filtered in of three boats capsizing, killing 31 people on board.

Prepping for disasters. (2019, August 10-11). Daily Guardian, p. 4.