Chile Earthquake

Another devastating disaster happened Saturday 3:34 AM (1:34 a.m. ET) Chile had 8.8 magnitude earthquake. According to CNN it was 5th of the most powerful earthquake that happened since 1900 and 700 - 800 times stronger than the Haiti quake. As of today more than 300 people died, more than 1 million buildings were damaged, and had more than 80 aftershocks happened. Chile is said to be prepared for these kinds of disaster because they are a developed country and has a good government. U.S. President Barack Obama said they will help Chile.
I searched for pictures on CNN and got these:

picture source: http://www.cnn.com/interactive/2010/02/world/gallery.large.chile/

Since it happened, there are tsunami warnings over other countries such as Indonesia, Japan, Hawaii and also some parts in the Philippines. Let us all pray that this would not happen so it might not affect other countries as well.

CNN Hero of the Year

I've posted earlier that a fellow filipino was nominated in the CNN hero of the year. Very good news for us Filipinos because Efren Penaflorinda won! He said that 90% of the prize will be donated to their group and 10% would go to church. When I heard this, I was even more touched because none of these would go to himself, he is always thinking of others. A truly hero at heart. Here is the video of the awarding ceremony. From the CNN site:

Congratulations Kuya Ef! :)

CNN Heroes

I watched Umagang Kay Ganda this morning and I've seen their segment about CNN Heroes. They said that one of our fellow Filipino is nominated in the top 10, so I immediately voted for him.  His name is  Efren Penaflorinda. He has this passion for teaching the kids who are not so lucky to have a good education. He is roaming around the depressed areas with a pushcart or "Kariton" classroom.

Together with his team of volunteers, they teach basic reading and writing to those children who are living in the streets. Their pushcart contains books, writing materials, tables and chairs. The group also has a hygienic clinic where children can take a bath and learn how to brush their teeth. For more of his full story. You can read this article straight from CNN's site: Efren Penaflorida's Story

If you want to vote: here's the site - CNN Heroes

Source: CNN, CNN Heroes
Image from: http://i.l.cnn.net/cnn/2009/LIVING/wayoflife/03/05/heroes.efren.penaflorida/art.penaflorida2.cnn.jpg