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'Buhi kami tanan': Yolanda survivors send messages to loved ones
(Updated 9:43 p.m.) Through messages scrawled on cardboard and torn-up paper plates, some written in crayon, and given to GMA's Jiggy Manicad, people in Leyte cut off from the rest of the Philippines by Super Typhoon Yolanda hope to let their loved ones know that they are safe.
With power out and mobile services still down in many areas, survivors have reverted back to the hand-written note to express what to some may be the most important messages of their lives.
Not all bring good news: "Kuya, patay na si daddy at mommy. Pakisabi sa lahat," was one heart-breaking note in neat block letters.
A few just had one word, alive, followed by their names.
We retained the cellphone numbers of the message senders, while redacting those of their intended recipients.
1. From: Rudy & Meldy Diamante
Palo, Leyte
To: Aimee Diamante Regala
Baltimore, Maryland
To: Aidlem Rudolph Diamante
Sta. Rosa, Laguna
Our house and car were destroyed but WE ARE SAFE
2. Jemima de Veyra
We're safe – Tatay & Nanay okay. - Nino
3. Golo family of Matalom
We're OK here at Sta. Cruz & Caibaan.
Popong
4. To: Edna Montilla Reeves of Missouri, USA
Okey kaming lahat, wag kayo mag-alala!
From: Kristine Faith Batula Daga of Brgy San Fernando Palo
5. To: Erwin Gomez
Uncle, Okay kami ngadi waray balay. We need help!
Carrie Velasco
To: Mabel Sarabia
Auntie, we need help! Please! We are okay but the house is destroyed
Velasco Family & Gomez Family
6. To: family of Adelina Sermona diyan sa Manila...ok lang kami sa Leyte
To: family of Richie Perote diyan sa Manila ok lang kami dito sa Leyte
Neil John Binondo
Safe kami D2
7. To: Joy Mae Ann Mendoza
Ok la kami ay la kabaraka. it problema la namon hi tamo amo it. Missing
From: Ebeth Mendaza
8. To Keith Kleeman - Ohio, Cincinnati
Hi Keith
This is Stephanie, our house was destroyed by the typhoon
baby almost drowned byt thank God she is safe and we are all safe.
We need help from you. We don't have shelter we are in evacuation center this time.
Thanks & God Bless
Stephanie & Bert
Palo, Leyte
9. Amor Sabado - Manila
Ludy Sevilla - Manila
Irene Martillo - H.K.
Janice Cruiz - H.K.
"Ligtas kami lahat dito, wag kayo mag-alala, kelangan lang namin tubig at pagkain."
10. Sa lahat ng taga Sta. Fe ok lang po ang mga taga 20WE 3. Wala po na disgrasya
From: Marcus Jullius Pusa
11. From: Kuya Jet Cañanes
To: Erwin Pacheco
Don't worry we're safe and ok.
Jobelle and AJ is ok.
12. To: Elma Newsom/Anthony Daga
Okey kami lahat ng mga bata, buhay kami.
From: Kristine Faith Daga
13. To Everose Maraya & Dyan Hermosilla
Message
Okey la kami ngadi pero usa ha amon an nagsarifisyo. waray na be kua Junior na aro kami hin buhig ha enyo. Kay waray na namon yana balay na gin uukyan. naasa kami nga bubuligan neo kami...
From Enriqueta Maraya
14. Letty (Tacloban)
0943 5711386 (sun)
0936047354 (smart)
Jelyn
0928 7811342 (manila)
Vita (Tacloban)
0923 943 0294 (sun)
Ever
0920 547 2851 (manila)
15. Panawagan kay Arnel M. Ibo of Doha, Qatar from Shrima Fumar Ibo of Palo, Leyte okey kaming lahat dito kaya lang walang naisalbang gamit pati na yong bahay. Huwag kang mag-alala okey lang kami dito!
16. Rosel Cailipan
Safe kami ni Lola, Tito Rodney, Tito Roy, at Tita Venus. Kumpleto pa. Paki sabi na ren kay tita Noemi.
17. Harold Gandy
Southwestern University
We are all ok here in Palo... From your dad Ian Gandy... Pls... Com home
09265606258- harold
18. Arthuro Mina
Sta. Maria Bulacan
We are all ok. from Ivy Mina in Palo.
09474554321- Arthuro Mina
19. Marielle Ricote
Malate, Manila
Ok la kame! Ronald Solayo
Ine, hinay nala ikaw. Ayaw kabaraka haam.
09179561553
20. Allan Almadro
Patay si Uncle Virgillo at Auntie Guada sa tidal wave, sara ang bahay. Ipapa mass burial sila.
From: Kristine
to: 09173282551
21. Rebecca Armerola
Ok lang kami dito pero patay si Uncle Virgilio at Auntie Guada.
+96650931825
09281405278
22. Helen Petilla,
Uncle Ely is safe and your Say family.
Contact # 09162394815
23. University of the Philippines
Antique student all survive
Leonard Bacla-an Jr.
Ok lang ko - 09066360185
24. Naimah Cale Negad- I'm Alive! =D
09106007930 (pls text my mom)
Benigno C. Abcede- alive 09998815241
25. 09308771905 -Alive
- James Peligroso Jr.
26. 09093167293
09489276574
- all Surigao Scholar Survive!
09166211545- Christian Joy Talon survive
09106484890- Krislyn Pamirez
27. Kuya Ali Turla
Kuya Allan Almadro
Kuya,
Patay na si Mommy at Daddy. Pakisabi sa lahat. Walang signal dito at kuryente.
- Aaron Almadro
28. Jun Militante
Bewe Militante
Ligtas naman!
09328557508
091777034661
29. Panawagan kuya Richard, Ronald, Mary Anne, Edward, Irene Reandino:
Buhay kami lahat, wlaang bahay.
-Nanay Lea Palo
30. To: Jethrog Velasco
Kuya, waray kami signal pero okay la kami ngadi. We need help!!!
-Carrie Velasco
To: Adlia Velasco
Uncle, waray nam signal didi. Waray na it balay, waray na atoy. We need help!
-Carrie Velasco
31. Janice Cruz- 09182711072
Ok kami, ligtas kami dito wag ka mag-alalala.
-Janice Cruz
-Irene Martillo
32. (09991527954)
Gliaza Juanillo
Bultan pa ako.
-Jona Juanillo
33. To: Nanay Demi, Josph, Stepen & Ralph Polistico
Okay rako diri. Daghan kaayo patay. Parents ni Aaron patay na. Wala pako balita sa ato. Mouli ko dayun kung ok na ang kalsada.
-Daisy Polistico
34. Nanawagan po ako sa mga kapatid ko diyan sa Manila Ate Omona nama saan inyo dyan importanti nang Cecilia po ng Palo
35. Nora Soreta
09185970856
Twinkle Baduya
09277519183
Oki lang still alive pera walang bahay Tito Rudy Ta Ofel
36. Ronna Cepeda
Safe kami dito
To: Ronna Cepeda
Don't worry safe ang parents mo at relatives dito. 09062000787
37. To: Beverly Barbosa
Maquilan/Maquiran
Ok lang kami dito huwag kayo pero si Nanay missing, pero ang tatay mo malaki ang sugat niya
from: Ebeth Mendaza
38. Pinapanawagan po namin ang mga kamag-anak namin sa Pasig City na sina R.A. Andy , Gigi, Steve Sison, Ronnel na okay kaming lahat dito sa Leyte, Along atsaka Paloi nanawagan. Delin, Dada & Donald
39. Reboy ayaw kaba raka Tim Family, imu Nanay ngan Tatay missing 3 la an nasalin ha eyu.
40. I would like to inform my son Engineer Hermogenes Regis III na huwag mabahala sa amin iyong tatay, nanay at ate ay sa awa ng Diyos buhay at ligtas sa kahamakan
Tatay Hermogenes Regis I (Palo)
41. To: Arlene Beuna
Ok la kami dito safe pero wala nang bahay kay nanay na lang.
Email odin.olaya@gmail.com
Ok sila te Sherry and kids
from: Sherry
42. Nanawagan kami sa mga family namin sa Caibiran, Biliran
Gregorio T Canete Family
Dohinog Family
Ok lang kami sa Palo
43. From: Pajares Family
Everyone ok. No houses
To: Amancio Pajares, Lea Pajares, Rayjie Javar, Roselle Tapion, Jr. Abejo
44. Arthur Seares, Robert Seares
I am ok.
Popong
45. Vicente L. Gador IV
Davio M. Nueva
Glory be to God!
We are alive & safe.
1. Milia Rosa Nueva
2. Jerry Seran & family
46. From: Jocelyn V. Jorpan
Ok lang kami dito nila nanay. Problema sira yong bahay natin. Kung pwede kayo makauwi
To: Atty. Jemelo Villones
Atty. Rolando Villones
47. Tita Jessica ayaw kabaraka buti kami pero and balay waray na kailang namon pag kaon pati mag Bodo Salamat
48. To: Tylin Dalumpines
ok la kami nira
Mano Milan buhi kami tanan
From Grace Niotril
To: Lita Comique
Ok kami buhi
49.
Amancio Pajares - Dubai
Rayjie Javar - Qatar
Lea Pajares - Manila
Roslle Taipon - Chicago USA
J.R. Abejo - Manila
50.
Abellar Family
Palo, Leyte
OK
For Mart Abellar
51.
To: Pam and Mike Bidlock - Edmonton Canada
Darwin Mataro - Paraguay
Ma. Carolina and Edsel manuba - Drumheller Canada
Rainier Gaspang
Cristine Caballera - Calgary Canada
Rene Bocateja - India
Informing you that our entire family is in Tacl.
No need to worry about us. With God's grace
We are safe and sound here in Palo.
From:
Gaspang Family
Mataro Family
Sy Family
Caballera Family
Maceda Family
Militante Family
Bocateja Family
52.
To: Angelo Villamejor
Okay kami
anak safe
kami ni A.J.
Love, Amy F. Villamejor
53.
To: Carolyn Garcia Gatela
Australia
Leonides L. Gatela
Anselmo L. Gatela
Lily Gatela
Metro Manila
Sony Renomeron
Saudi Arabia
This is to let you know that we luckily survived Typhoon Yolanda.
Our house in Palo Villas was totally damaged.
We need your help. We thank God he saved us.
List of Survivors (Palo, Leyte)
Lilibeth G. Miralles
Edgar M. Miralles
Aileen Pearle M. Renomeron
Dwayne Kerby M. Renomeron
Azineth Beth M. Yu
Shirley Nicole M. Yu
Shaina Rhian M. Yu
Abbey Christer G. Miralles
54.
To: Genelyn Natividad Delgado
We're okey here!
From Natividad's Family
55.
To: Ramil Rueda
Ress Amacna
We're all okey.
Manhuyod Family
56.
TO: NOEL E. BATIANCELA at PROJ 7 PANA ST. QC,
Okay lang kami dito. Pero problema ang pagkain namin at tinutuluyan
FROM Noel, Claire, Lita Batiancela
57.
To: ENIE MUEVA GONZALES,
Don't worry we're all safe, except the wrecked house. Ging-Ging and Son was found dead. Please inform Mana, mano, Ed and Madayday.
FROM: MARILY MUEVA
58.
TO: ANICIA QUIMINALES, Washington DC, Maryland
Hindi ko alam kung nasaan si Syuti. Please help.
FROM: RACHE COBACHA QUININALES, PALO, LEYTE
59.
Nananawagan kami kay Nora Fabi, Corazon Fabi, and Wendyliza Fabi na nasa AbuDhabi
Sina Marcos Fabi, Leds Fabi, Wenly Fabi, jairus Fabi, Genis Fabi, Rubelyn Fabi, Sandra Fabi, Jay, Ram, at Ramil, Francis Mendiola ay nakaligtas sa Bagyong Yolanda dito sa Leyte. Ikunalulungkot namin ipaalam kay Mana Corazon Fabi na sina Vito 'Butsoy' Mendiola ay patay na, si BJ Mendiola ay missing pa hanggang ngayon, Marcelo Mendiola ay patay na rin. Salamat po.
60.
To: Kevin Culango and Rosalina Robliyado
Kuya and Anti okay na kami dito sa atin paki-inform na rin si Ate Eva na okay na sila ka Sarah pati sila Kuya Botsay at maari din mag-dala ka ng emergency lite. Wala pa ilaw ilaw dito sa amin. Ligtas na kami dai walang natira sa amin mas okay sa dulag, wag kayong mag-alala.
Ate Jane Estrellia / 0929799327
61.
Chavarra and Apolo family ok. Mame, Kuya Ian, Rai pa kmi kta.
62.
TO: TIBONG, JERICHO
Huwag po kayong mag-alala oki naman kami. Kailangan namin ang tulong ninyo. Pambili ng pagkain at tubig. Wala na tayong bahay, nawasak, wala na tayong matirahan pati mga (lahat) ng gamit nasira.
FROM: PAPA. GELACIO VINARTA (Maming salamat sa tulong ng GMA)
63.
SIS BERN JUAREZ, SISTERS OF MOUNT CARMEL
Tiya we're all fine. We only need food, clothing, and medicine assistance. Tnx
64.
TO: MARILYN JUAREZ, CONNIE BALBERIA, ERLINDA B. TABLADA
Dont worry we're all fine. Just need little food, clothing, water and medical assistance.
FROM: JON JUAREZ
65.
Gerundo E. Moreto Jr (Dubai, Saudi Arabia), Merjie Margallo (Dubai), Dino Moreto (Makati City)
Brad, okay lang mga buhi lahat kami buhay huwag ka ng mag-abala. Gamit at bahay lang ang nawala.
66.
TO: ANNA ABELLA, ANITA ABELLA, AMY ABELLA
Mama Ana [unreadable] kami ngayon. Ma, wag kang mabibigla, patay na si Tinay
67.
DIVINA ALABA, MELCHOR ALABA, JULIETO ABAY ABAY, MELLIZA ALABA Capinonan Cabanglang Bukidnon
Mama, Papa, Ok lang kami dito sa Palo Leyte. Si Boyet pinuntahan pa namin sa tanauan sira ang bahay. Sira ang bahay dito.
68.
Panawagan kay JOHN PAUL JUNTILLA sa NORWAY (Brother) at kay ANNABELLE KELLY (Mother) sa NEW ZEALAND.
Okay lang ako, Jo-Ann Juntilla pero wala akong contact kay JABAR JUNTILLA hanggang ngayon.
FROM: Jo-Ann Juntilla
69.
To Lilia Acedillo and Kristine Cubillo
Ok lang po ang lahat ng miyembro ng Oronos at Cubillo Militante dito sa Tacloban at Palo.
To Carlo Advinclula
Ok lang si Analyn pero hindi ko alam and kalagayan ng mga kapatid at tatay niya.
From: Analyn Advincula
09193229892
70.
Ferdinand Pelayo
Mercedez Pizarro
Armenia Ladrera
Dominic Mendoza
Andrea Tan Chio
Wag kayong magalala. Ok lang kaming lahat dito.
71.
Buhay kami tanan!
Palacio family
72.
To Manuel Babia
Ok lang kami dito ay lang kabalaka mga bata ok.
From Maricel Velasco
73.
To the family of Amy Bongat diyan sa Bicol
Ok lang kami dito sa Leyte
74.
To the family of Papoope Gregorio Lantajo
Ok lang kami dito sa Leyte. Kuya Inot please punta ka muna dito sa Leyte.
75.
From Jocelyn Valenzona and family
Nananawagan kami sa mga kamag-anak namin doon sa Bicutan kila Ate Virgi. Wala na kaming bahay. Kailangan namin ng konting tulong financial/food.
To Virgina Ocampo, Bicutan
76.
To Morilag family, Abra
From Jeaneth Varilog
Ok lang kami dito ng pamilya ko sa awa ng diyos buhay pa kami.
77.
To Villagonza gamily (Lanao, Pilar Cebu)
From Roel Villagonza
Ok lang kami dito wala namang nawala sa amin maliban sa aming bahay at gamit namin. Sa awa ng diyos nakaligtas kami.
78.
To Emelia Cuartel (Kuwait)
Ma nawala po si Arwel at ang kapatid ko at tatlong pinsan ko. Ma kailangan ko yung tulong mo. Walang pagkain, damit.
From Ritchel Almenar
09102121358
79.
To Mercedes Pizarro
Millie Ann Tan-Bordones
Andrea Tan-Chio
Jacob Tan
Dennis Castillo
Eduarno Mino
Lourdes Esmerio
From Marian Mendoza Pelayo of Palo, Leyte
Safe po kami awa ng Dyos. Wag po kayong magalala.
To Ferdinand Pelayo
From Marian Pelayo
Pa ok lang kami dito kahit nasira ang bahay natin. Wag kang magalala.
80.
To Bernie Badillo
Katrina Kay Rosillo
Love Joy Ymas
Ok lang kami. Ok kami lahat dito sa atin. Mag-ingat lang kayo dyan. Hintayin lang ninyo na magkaroon ng signal para sa mobile communication.
From: Jojo Badillo
Justin Rosillo
Badillo family
81.
Nenita Villiones (Jubail, Saudi)
Ma Mariel ini ok lang kami dito. Pero di ko alam sila Mildred. 09093924089
82.
Anita Macalinga
Ma ok lang kami dito. Completo kami lahat.
83.
Dario Pacheco
09287815762
Ok lang kami lahat dito sa Palo.
Brian Pacheco and family
84.
To Danica Julie bague
From De Veyra family
Please contact Uncle Jonas and Auntie Eden and Ara thru FB that we're ok. No need to worry. No casualty.
danica_julido722@yahoo.com
85.
To Emy Gallano Canayo (Valle Verde, Pasig)
Ok kami lahat ma. Wag kang magalala. Nahanap din namin si Chuchy laki. Naka servive din lahat ng pamilya natin.
Tyron
Emy 09307745629
We're safe.
Fr:
Alfon Family
Marilla Family
Malinao Family
86.
Don't worry, we're OK
Fr:
Ballaran Family
87.
Sophie:
Ayaw kabaraka ha, ok kami tanan
Fr: Baluran/Noveda Family
88.
We're safe po ate.Don't worry about me now, I'm in a good place
Fr: Bernadette Ayoc
89.
To: Genelyn Natividad Delgado
We are all safe.
From: Natividad Family of Palo, Leyte
90.
To: Ramil Rueda, Ress Amacna, Judith Rueda
We're safe here.
Manhuyod Amacna
91.
To: Aunti Lorna, Uncle Erwin
OK lang kami dito, pero lima pa ang nawawala:
Guillermo Fiel, missing
Arwel Alminar, missing
Ivy Joy Fiel, missing
Jackielou Velasco, missing
Tano, missing
From: Ruzel
92.
To: Carlito Agner USA, N. Carolina
Litoy, okay kami lahat dito
Agner Fammily
93.
To: Jeffrey dela cruz
OK kami ng mga anak mo, si Tin2 at Jet
Fr: Anabel Dela Cruz
94.
To: Ariel Kaw
Kung pwede makauwi kayo kasi missing si Papa Lucio at si Kuya Alan.
Salamat
Fr: Anabel Dela Cruz
95.
To: Ma. Estela Enumerable
Okay kami lahat dito
Madera family
96.
Safe kami ngadi tanan. Adi kami maternity kanda Uncle Totoy. Waray contact kay guba tanan na cell site.
Jennifer Yazar
Yarline Yazar
Angelica Yazar
Anna Evangeline Abrigo
Lutenant Hosiah Mateo
00155922278
09228464423
97.
TO: Gianne Carlo Say
Gabong St. Pinagkaisahan Makati City.
All Say Family are all safe.. Pero kay Lola Ely kami nakatira..
98.
Judith S. Zabala:
11 members in the family did no survive. Only few.
(09085389674)
99.
Douglas Monta's Family are all safe and Kempi Perez too.
(Qatar al Dawha)
100.
To: Gemma Advincula (Dallas Texas)
Yu family in Palo all safe.
101.
Mercy Alcala,
Inform ko lang na lahat kami okey na.
Fr: Tita & Rudy Bocateja
102.
Arthur Seares,
Please inform Robert Seares na ok lang ako. Down signal dito.
popong
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