Nowhere to Go

Nowhere to Go

Watching the collision of hope and horror in Ukraine played out on television screens, people fleeing with their whole belongings in suitcases and plastic bags, I am reminded of stories of settlers from various parts of Philippines flocking into Mindanao after the...
Typhoon Falcon Update

Typhoon Falcon Update

On 16 July 2019, heavy rain and wind caused by Typhoon Falcon devastated Maranding and neighbouring towns in Lanao del Norte on the island of Mindanao, Philippines. Maranding is a former parish of the Columban missionaries. Houses and crops, including corn, coconut...
Typhoon Falcon hits former Columban parish in Maranding

Typhoon Falcon hits former Columban parish in Maranding

Eyewitness report by Virgie Vidad of the Pedalling to Live project founded by Fr Oliver McCrossan on the impact of Typhoon Falcon. On Tuesday 16 July 2019 at 8am Typhoon Falcon hit Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte and destroyed thousands of houses and caused much...