Opinion:

Panayanons express thoughts on Japan’s biggest natural disaster

By Pepin

Photo credit to Kim Kyung-Hoon/Yahoo News

The entire globe was shocked to see Japan battered by an 8.9 magnitude earthquake and swallowed by a 30 feet high tsunami. The double blows of nature devastated thousands of lives, swept away millions of properties, and left the entire nation in an unwanted menace.

Panay Mud Pie visited some of the social networking sites to solicit the opinions and reactions of our fellow Panayanons on the biggest natural disaster that the world has witnessed in the first quarter of 2011. Here are some of the thoughts they shared:

Chito from Iloilo City said: 

It was terrible and petrifying. Even though Japan was well-prepared, it wasn’t enough. Everything was just unexpected. 

Greg from Kalibo, Aklan said:

After what had happened, we should ask ourselves, “Are we prepared to face the end?”

Therese from San Jose, Antique said:

We can’t really prepare ourselves for natural disasters. When these things happen, we are not really sure if we can move forward or not. But I hope Japan will recover soon.

Peter from Buenavista, Guimaras said:

All of these (earthquake in New Zealand, war in the Middle East, and tsunami in Japan) are signs of impending doom.

Macky from Mandurriao, Iloilo said:

It was the most tragic disaster that ever happened to Japan, and I was shocked to see lives being taken away by the giant wave. The incident was really alarming for everyone.

Shayne from Roxas City, Capiz said:

The news was heartbreaking. I was so scared for my friends who are working there. I hope what happened in Japan will not happen here in our country.

Mark from Roxas City, Capiz said:

Mother Nature is seeking revenge. Natural and man-made disasters are indeed reshaping the planet.

Farrah from Kalibo, Aklan said:

It was really devastating. I was really trembling to see the big wave that was about to swallow the farmlands and cities. It was as if death is coming to get you, whether you like it or not.

Mark Gregory from Sibalom, Antique said:

God bless the souls of those who left this earth unprepared. It was really sad, very sad for the entire world.

Japan’s tragedy is a simple reminder that we cannot escape the forces of nature. We may be well-equipped with all the technologies that help us understand earthquakes, tsunamis, and all other natural disasters, but they cannot tell exactly the time when these mighty blows of Mother Nature will come and get us.