Arnel Erandio, Anibong neighbourhood ‘Before the typhoon, I took my family to my aunt’s house for their safety. I was left at home. When the water rose, it brought ships with it. I saw a ship hit my aunt’s house. There were lots of people inside, including my wife, my three children and my aunt. They all died. ‘I just hope our president takes a look at our situation. Rescuers and relief workers have still not been here, 10 days after the storm. We saw only members of the department of health, clearing the bodies. But those who are needed to return this place to ­normal? They are ­nowhere to be seen.’

Photograph: Gideon Mendel