Yolanda

Overwhelmed by John Javellana

The destruction takes an eerie form under the light of the full moon

The destruction takes an eerie form under the light of the full moon

The dead is something that has been hard for me to shoot. Especially at night when it's just you and them in sight.

The dead is something that has been hard for me to shoot. Especially at night when it's just you and them in sight.

How wind and water was able to bring this boat ashore is still something that amazes me until now.

How wind and water was able to bring this boat ashore is still something that amazes me until now.

Having covered almost every major disaster that has hit this country ever since I started out in 2008 has made it quite rare for me to personally be shocked with what I can see out of these events. It's day 15 and I'm still overwhelmed by the scope and extent that Yolanda has done. It's the perfect example when pictures alone can never replace actually being there. 

The Communication Dilemma by John Javellana

A resident using his mobile phone at the lone spot he could get reception in the town on Tanauan, Leyte. Communication is still a major problem in the region. Cellular signal has been restored but majority of survivors have lost their phones, do not have access to power to charge their mobile devices or simply do not have load.