‘Wala akong ibang paraan na makontak ang aming pamilya. Sana po matulongan nyo kami,” he pleaded for help.
He forwarded to me the following letter of his brother, Armando, who is based in Texas, U.S.A, addressed to the Philippine Red Cross.
“ My name is Armando Fuentes, I am one of the very anxious member of the family who wants to inquire as to the whereabouts or situation of our loved ones affected by the super typhoon in Leyte.
“ My family leaves outside of the more often center of the news, Tacloban City, Palo, Ormoc City and others. My family are all located in a town called Tolosa, Leyte.
“I know all of you are very busy and more than likely inundated with inquiries of other families as well.
“If you have time and are able, please kindly give us an update of our family’s situation.
“We have been unable to contact them by phone or email for several days now since Friday, we are very very anxious.
“Due to downed electricity and communications our updates of the whole disaster rely solely thru various news outlets, thru the internet and other social media.
“We would very much appreciate the help.
Armando listed the names of his relatives with their corresponding ages: Mother Engracia Fuentes,79; brother Carulos, 36; sisters-in-law Maritess,35 ; and Virgie, 45;
Nephews Manuel , 17; Yves, 15; Carlo, 10; John john,8; Manuel III ,22; nieces Caryl Dara,24; and Dafne, 21; and cousin Alger, 21.
Please give any information you have on the Fuentes of Tolosa to these email addresses: armandfuentes@yahoo.com or saurofuentes2002@yahoo.com. Or you may send it to me ellentordesillas@gmail.com. I’ll relay it to them.
Why was there looting? The Japanese did not loot when they had Tsunami not long ago? Please read:
http://click-a-japan.com/atarimae