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Please help me find these visitors on Boracay Island in the Philippines. After Typhoon Haiyan, their families and friends haven't heard from them and are worried.

11/9/2013

Update Nov 18 at 9:00 pm -

Three important bulletins:

1) If you have a vacation planned to Boracay and want to know about the condition of the island, read this. (But it's all good news)

2) BE CAREFUL of scams - you may get people "trolling" social media, who see you are missing loved ones and then email you that they have found them, but they need special medical assistance and to be airlifted out. They'll request money to make that happen, but scam you. If you receive such and email and are dubious, ask for distinguishing marks, specific details, questions only they would know, and even a photo with them. Get that person's contact information and contact the local authorities.

3) The island is still without internet, and it may be a while, so the best thing to do is buy a Filipino SMART or GLOBE SIM card and have them put it in your smart phone. That way you can access internet on your phone, or even set up a hotspot for your laptop or iPad.

GREAT news - the electricity came on for most of Boracay late Monday night! There are still some areas down, but most of the island has power. Still no internet or phone lines, but I expect them to be online soon, so all of your loved ones will be able to email, call, and communicate with you soon!

Until then rest assured, there were no reported deaths or even injuries from the typhoon on Boracay Island, so just be patient and keep the faith. I'm here to help no matter what you need!

***
Since my video footage of super typhoon Yolanda and the aftermath here on Boracay Island in the Philippines went out, I’ve been receiving Tweets and Facebook messages from people all over the world. A lot of people have family or friends here on the island but haven’t heard from them, and are concerned. We were very lucky to miss the brunt of the typhoon and damage was minimal on Boracay, with no deaths or even injuries reported, but still, internet and phone lines are down, so communication is sporadic, at best.

*If you haven't heard from your friends or family, please assume all is well and they are enjoying their time on the island, just unable to communicate because of the power outages. I understand people get scared and concerned, but there were NO reported injuries or deaths.*

Here is a list of names of people who were supposedly on Boracay Island during the typhoon, but their family hasn’t heard from them. Please share this list and help me track these people down and let them know to contact their families to let them know they’re ok.

*I am getting hundreds of tweets, messages, and requests every day, so please don't just give me a name. There are 15,000 people on the island and I won't just bump into them. Please include:
Full name
Recent photo
Travel dates on Boracay
Physical description
Hotel
Last contact
Any other helpful information

I am on Boracay so anyone can contact me at hi@NormSchriever, @NormSchriever on Twitter, or Norm Schriever on Facebook. If they need help, food, water, a place to stay, or want to use my local cell phone for internet I am happy to be of service. There are so many people horribly affected on islands around us, so let’s all come together as a world community and do what we can for them.

PLEASE ALSO SHARE THIS POST VIA SOCIAL MEDIA, AND POST THE LINK TO AS MANY SITES, BLOGS, FACEBOOK AND TWITTER ACCTS, ETC. THAT HAVE TO DO WITH BORACAY, THE PHILIPPINES AS POSSIBLE.

Salamat Po (Thanks so much.)

Norm :-)

Updates as of 11/14, 3:00 pm local time:

Internet is out as well, which makes communications so sporadic.

There are no medical or safety emergencies to speak of.

There are no reported injuries or fatalities and damage was minimal on Boracay.

Caticlan airport is now up and running, as well as Kalibo.

*There is no need to cancel your vacation to the island, if you have one planned. Read this.

These tourists/visitors should contact their families:

Frida Valtonsson – blonde Swedish girl, 20 years old

Adrian Ceimertz – blond Swedish guy, often wears white backpack

THEY WERE FOUND TODAY - AND DOING FINE!

Felipe Holanda di Cavalcanti – your mom and family in Brazil are worried sick!

Update: Felipe was found and is doing fine. His family invited me to Brazil! hahaha

Chris Tamas and Laurie, Garden Sun Resort - FOUND AND THEY'RE FINE!

David Deyermond and Faye - FOUND AND THEY'RE FINE!

Paul Roy Chavez and Crystal Lorraine Chavez. Scuba diving somewhere in the Philippines.

Troy Robbins from Perth

Charles Agustus Marcum (Chuck), American, Black hair, brown eyes, 5'7", slim. 56 y.o. but looks 35-45. Can pass for Filipino.

Danyele Maduka Borsellino, British with an Italian passport. FOUND - AND SHE IS FINE!

Brian Tefft

Susan Newbury, English, 50 years old

Jeremy Devereux Hickman

Tom Hobbs and Abi Swayer

Randall Parker - FOUND HIM AND HE'S FINE!

Monique Brault

Glen Morrissey - FOUND AND HE'S FINE!

Divena Buzzini, a local woman at 0443 Tambifaan 408-353-4391

Aurélien Fournier, 26, French, kiteboard instructor

Jane and Michel from 7Stones in Boracay - FOUND AND THEY'RE FINE!

Dely Gregorio - FOUND AND SHE IS FINE!

Steven Weiley

Ainara Yague Garcia, 26 year-old woman, caucasion, skinny, long straight brunette hair.

Jon Bilbao Rodriguez, 27 year-old man, caucasion and skinny, brown hair. - FOUND AND THEY ARE FINE!

Gabriel Apostol and his friend,

Esther Ang – FOUND HER AND SHE IS FINE!

Brian Rothell – FOUND HIM AND HE IS FINE!

Patrik Olsson – FOUND HIM AND HE IS FINE!

He is 26 and he is with his 23 year old little brother Loïc Tarridec.

James Weaver

Scott Crist, Seattle, Wa - FOUND HIM AND HE'S FINE!

Charmaine Delgado and Henry. Charmaine works at Mandala Spa

Andrew Doran and daughter Mia. He's a DJ

Emer Lowe (Irish) and her boyfriend Gus Lambert - FOUND THEM AND THEY'RE FINE!

Any Chinese University of Hong Kong foreign exchange students should contact the student advisor Daniel Chan at 852 3943 4002, dtchan@cuhk.edu.hk
My 20 year old daughter Bianca Chelu-Penalagan should let Daniel know where she (and other students) is/are staying, contact information ASAP.

Stuart Gammie -FOUND HIM AND HE'S FINE!

Jeff Benjoya

Alex, Isabel and Tino

Glen Morrissey

Mark Rice and Tracy Tsui

Dely Gregorio and family. FOUND THEM AND THEY'RE FINE!

Jerry Martin, 71, caucasian

Clayton Watene, a big maori fella. With his wife and 2 kids. FOUND THEM AND THEY'RE FINE!

Al Robbinson, ex-firefighter, 66 years old, Vancouver

Scott Crist - FOUND HIM AND HE'S FINE!

Rodila (Dely) Gregorio, Union Village

Jane and Michel, managers of 7Stones resort on Bulabog Beach.

Minsun Ji, Korean, works in a tourist office

Maureal Julieta from Bontoc. Southern Leyte, Philippines.. age 28, just came back from Kuwait City.

Ilsa Hildebrand from Victoria bc Canada

Kate Martyn and Giles Williams, Australian

Ty Reckling, US - FOUND AND HE'S FINE!

Valerie sanchez & Rey and Rosa Dominguez

David Halliday, English Dive Instructor at Shangrila. FOUND - AND HE'S FINE!

Phil Skeels and Michelle Perry, Canadians - FOUND THEM AND THEY'RE FINE!

Gregg R. Tadeo Jr., currently working as a Duty Manager in Crown Regency

Flo, owner of a beachfront resort called Eclipse

Vener Yunarov, Staying at Turtle island hotel

Caner Ercosman - FOUND HIM AND HE'S FINE!

Dan Efergan and his wife and son Huxley. - FOUND THEM AND THEY'RE FINE!

Eric Goropse

Gary Saidler - FOUND HIM AND HE'S FINE!

Franz Gonzales and girlfriend Katherine, Singapore

Clayton Watene and his family - FOUND THEM AND THEY'RE FINE!

Kate Martyn and Giles Williams, Australian

David Halliday, working out of the Shangri-La Resort - FOUND HIM AND HE'S FINE!

Thomas Kunnath from Perth - FOUND AND HE'S FINE!

Lenart Nuon from Melbourne

Wayne Jeffries, Leah Jeffries, and son AJ, St Vincents Cottages - FOUND THEM AND THEY'RE OK!

YING ZHAO, age: 24, 5feet3 tall, Chinese.Last location:Kalibo.

Meagen Blake and Chris - FOUND THEM AND THEY'RE FINE!

Jeanne Borderie (mother, 80) and Didier Borderie (son, balding, 45 years, athletic)

John Hilton, Bamboo House

Moa Narving - FOUND HER AND SHE'S FINE!

Senastian Magnusson - FOUND HIM AND HE'S FINE!

Claire and Luke from New Zealand

Phil (6’3” 250 lbs) and girlfriend from Canada

Jess Aitken

Ted and Ginny, Isla Gecko

Jason Philiipe, Chad Wilson, Cameron Langeberg, Australians staying on east of isle. - FOUND THEM AND THEY'RE FINE!

Aurelie Forget-Renaud - FOUND HER AND SHE'S FINE!

Matt Rose

Marie-Lise

Georgina Nefiodovas and Jeremy Kay - FOUND THEM AND THEY'RE FINE!

Roy Laing - FOUND HIM AND HE'S FINE!

Jai Manzano - FOUND HER AND SHE'S FINE!

Jack Lingwood and Theresa - FOUND THEM AND THEY'RE FINE!

Sarah Jane Patterson - FOUND HER AND SHE'S FINE!

Fred Crocker, Paradise Bay Resort - FOUND HIM AND HE'S FINE!

Waleria Kolczina

Jessie Ewin - FOUND HER AND SHE'S FINE!

Chise Ovidiu from Romania

Bee Wiliamson (Lil-Miss Bee), from New Zeland. - FOUND HER AND SHE'S FINE!

Bryan Buffington, Tulubahn beach

Maureal Julieta, Bontoc, Southern Leyte

83 Comments

Nicola Major

11/9/2013 11:33:13 am

Hi Norm .. I have seen your personal FB page and saw that people are asking you to find their loved ones .. I am not on twitter so can't ask you on that. My younger sister Bee Williamson Lil-Miss Bee (originally from New Zealand), recently from Darwin is in Boracay and we (obviously) can't get hold of her .. just need to know she is ok!! She was working at Sandcastles resort until about a week or so ago - she is now working at a new food and drink kiosk on the beach (near sandcastles) with the floor above going to be a sports bar and the top being a dance club .. you may know the place?? Any news would be fantastic! Thank you so much in advance!

jeff thompson

11/12/2013 09:52:23 pm

HI THERE, MY NAME IS JEFF THOMPSON AND I AM RESCUE WORKER HERE IN THE
PHILLIPINES. WE HAVE COME ACROSS MISS BEE. THAT HIS WHY WE ARE GETTING IN TOUCH WITH YOU. SHE IS IN A PRETTY BAD SHAPE BUT IT CAN BE RECTIFIED IF SHE IS GIVEN ADEQUATE CARE. WE WANT TO PUT HER ON A PLANE TO GERMANY ASAP SO THAT SHE CAN RECEIVE THE BEST CARE.
WE NEED YOUR HELP TO DO THIS. ALL THE AID PLANES ARE VERY BUSY NOW SO WE NEED TO MAKE SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS WITH OTHER PRIVATE AIRLINES.
PLEASE REPLY ASAP
THANKS.

Debora

11/13/2013 04:04:51 am

Jeff is a SCAM. Do not send him money.

There are NO reported casualties on Boracay.
Cannot believe people would take advantage of such a situation.
Power, phone lines and internet are weak

Norm

11/16/2013 03:43:20 pm

Fuck off Jeff. Go try and scam someone else

lin williamson

11/15/2013 12:01:52 pm

you are such a low life and should be ashamed of yourself ,i am her mum and you disgust her family,im sure other families feel the same

Norm Schriever

11/15/2013 12:44:50 pm

Lin WIlliamson and Deborah - thank you so much for pointing out that some evil people will take this tragedy as a way to scam uninformed, panicked families out of money, like someone (sure a fake name) like Jeff Thompson tried to do here. Of course I can not control who comments on my blog, but what I can do is write a new blog and alert people to this kind of internet scam. The poor, distraught families of the Philippines and visitors have enough to worry about without being scammed out of money, so please help me spread the word to be cautious, once my blog is written. Thanks again, and so glad your loved ones are ok.

Mackenzi Buffington

11/9/2013 02:55:55 pm

Hello Norm!
I love what you are doing for us who are unable to contact our families on Boracay, and would love to know if you have ventured in the direction of Monaco Suites De Boracay? My father Bryan Buffington (Previous resident of Southern California) lives there part time, as well as his dwelling at the 77 Store Sito Tulubhan, Right on the sand of Tulubhan Beach. If you have any knowledge of him please send me an e-mail back. You are our gateway to the ones we love. All your help is very much appreciated!
-Mackenzi

Eric ries

11/18/2013 06:23:41 am

Mackenzie
I'm a old friend if Bryan's and I was wondering if you have heard from him
Please let me know if he is all right. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Randall Parker

11/12/2017 10:56:50 pm

Bryan is now my landlord. He's just fine, but I'm sure you know that by now. :-)

Kimberly

11/9/2013 05:10:37 pm

Hi Norm, you are an angel for mediating contact between those in the island and the people outside worried about their well-being.

If you happen to stroll by Station 2... could you please kindly check up on a man by the name of Flo... he is the owner of a beachfront resort called Eclipse (a couple doors next to Regency Hotel)... please let him know his daughter has been trying to get a hold of him for 2 days now and just wants to know he is ok.

Thank you so much!!

Mary Anne Tadeo

11/9/2013 06:22:19 pm

Hi Norm,

I humbly ask for some assistance on providing me a bit of information how my husband is doing in Boracay. His name is Gregg R. Tadeo Jr. He is currently working as a Duty Manager in Crown Regency, and it's been 2 days I haven't heard any word from him or anyone directly connected with Crown Regency. He is on night shift (8 in the evening till early afternoon next day). I hope to hear something that's directly from someone in Boracay and get to talk to my husband. I am worried sick for not knowing how my husband's situation after the typhoon.

Thank You!

Kryst

11/9/2013 06:23:39 pm

Hi Norm! You are doing something really good for everyone. Thanks for your voluntary information! How is the telecommunication there? Any network available?

Nicola Chong

11/9/2013 08:04:48 pm

Hi Norm,
It has been 3days that i cant contact my best friend and her family!! Could you please help me to find out if they are safe? Her whole family who are in China worry so much!! Thanks for helping people to find their family and friends.
My friend name is YING ZHAO, age 24, 5 feet 3 tall, 130 pounds, Chinese. Now in Kalibo.

John Metzger

11/10/2013 01:01:21 am

We have been trying to contact our brother who went on a vacation to Boracay and have not been able to contact him. If any one has any information on Eric Gorospe, please let us know he is safe.

Junic

11/10/2013 01:25:56 am

Vener Yunarov
Staying at Turtle island hotel

gina sundberg

11/10/2013 02:48:14 am

my friend's daughter is in a condo on the beach - Ilsa Hildebrand from Victoria bc Canada

larry olson

11/10/2013 03:40:59 am

I am looking for Maureal Julieta from Bontoc. Southern Leyte, Philippines.. age 28, just came back from Kuwait City.

Mel Cardenas

11/10/2013 04:34:28 am

Hi, thanks for this. To all those who leave comments looking for someone, I hope these sites can help. You can make entries or requests for missing persons by filling out the forms in these sites. http://google.org/personfinder/2013-yolanda/
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16aq0AH-OnEE_bM53iL5qInqHPZ28lntEXPs-rS01a88/viewform

Chris Bucanac

11/10/2013 06:09:09 am

Hi Norm, thanks a lot for your help. Im sure everybody appreciates a lot what your are doing!
It is already good to know that there was not so much damage on Boracay but Im also looking for a friend.
Her name is Minsun Ji, she is korean and moved to Boracay just a few month ago to work in a tourist office. We dont write regularly, so I knew that she moved there but she couldnt tell me where exactly she was working before the storm came.
If there was a change to get some info it would be really appreciated.
Thanks
Chris

11/10/2013 07:55:58 am

Correction Norm...it's Turtle Inn resort for Vener Yunarov.

Thank you so much for your help.

Christine Tamas

11/10/2013 09:41:25 am

My brother still hasn't been heard from...his name is Christopher Tamas from Bronx NY USA...he as at the garden sun resort in boracay...please let us know if anyone heats from him

Yuko

11/10/2013 01:32:48 pm

I have met your brother and the lady with your photo at hotel Sofia located top of the hill where is very safe place.they re fine

Mel Brock

11/10/2013 10:23:48 am

Hi Norm, I am not on Twitter & no access to Facebook.....my friend Troy Robbins from Perth is on Boracay & no contract from him since Friday morning, can you ask around for him? Many thanks

Harry Hodson

11/10/2013 11:07:53 am

Looking for news re Jane and Michel, managers of 7Stones resort on Bulabog Beach. Thanks.

Tintin

11/10/2013 12:25:18 pm

Hi Norm, thanks for doing this. My brother Franz Gonzales is there with gf, Katherine, both from Singapore. Hope you can let me know of any news from them since the typhoon. Thank you so much.

11/11/2013 10:17:39 am

Franz finally reached Manila this morning. Thank you. God bless.

Jean Cameron

11/10/2013 01:07:29 pm

Hoping for news of Al Robinson, who lives on Boracay! Thank you.

Chris van Putten

11/10/2013 02:00:04 pm

Hi, has anyone seen Clayton Watene and his family? They are tourists somewhere on the island.I last heard from him Friday morning, when he wrote on Facebook he couldn't evacuate...

11/12/2013 05:21:55 am

Great news! The big fella is back on Facebook!

Pixie

11/10/2013 02:02:30 pm

Hi Norm,

Really appreciate your efforts and your initiative.
I am trying to get in contact with my flatmate who is there holidaying with his friends.
I just wanted to know he is safe and well.
I believe he could be staying at Boracay Gardens but I am not sure.

His name is Thomas Kunnath from Perth.

If anyone has seen him, please let me know he's ok.

Thank you very much.

11/11/2013 08:04:55 am

Tom got in touch and he's on his way home!

Thanks Norm! You're an angel!

donna watson

11/10/2013 02:31:02 pm

I am looking for brother wayne jeffries sister in law leah jeffries and nephew aj haven't heard from them since thurs was staying at st vincents cottages

Sophea Tan

11/10/2013 02:46:43 pm

Hi Norm
I am looking for my brother "Lenart Nuon" from Melbourne. We last heard from him on Friday and he was staying at Boracay Island.

If anyone has seen him, please let my family know.

Many thanks

Sophea Tan

Lorrane Nuon

11/13/2013 01:29:23 pm

Hi Norm,
Thanks for helping us try to find our brother, Lenart. We heard from him on tuesday. Him and his mates were able to make it off the island and to Hong Kong. I don't know the details, but that is where he is now and they will be back home this weekend.

Thank you again for your help. All the best. I hope everyone hears from their relatives soon

Lorraine

Emma Butcher

11/10/2013 03:22:35 pm

Hello. A close family friend arrived on the island of borocay on wednesday 6th November named gary saidler. They haven't heard from him and extremely worried. Not sure if they have seen you help and work. Please could you find gary saidler safe please and communicate for his family. Kind regards your doing a great thing

Lee

11/10/2013 03:49:57 pm

Dan Efergan and family are safe, thanks! Lee

Elaine Penalagan

11/10/2013 04:33:04 pm

Hi Norm, Any Chinese University of Hong Kong foreign exchange students should contact the student advisor Daniel Chan at 852 3943 4002, dtchan@cuhk.edu.hk
My 20 year old daughter Bianca Chelu-Penalagan should let Daniel know where she (and other students) is/are staying, contact information ASAP. Thank you so much.

Ailynn

11/10/2013 06:06:23 pm

Hi Norm,

Read your article. I understand that Boracay is not as badly hit as tacloban... but I have a friend who is interested in doing some humanitarian work by delivering some relief aids - she will be travelling from Singapore next week. Can you please let us know what sort of supplies is needed in Boracay right now so we can try to get sponsors for the right supplies? Also, can you please consider being her point of contact there in Boracay please? Please email me when you get the chance. Many thanks! from Singapore.
www.facebook.com/ailynn.danielle.cruz

Nicklas Holmgren

11/10/2013 06:16:36 pm

Hi Norm. Thank you for your work. Im looking for Charmaine Delgado and our son Henry. Charmaine works at Mandala Spa.

11/11/2013 06:51:11 pm

They are alive!! :)

marie-noelle tarridec

11/10/2013 07:12:15 pm

Hi Norm,
Thank you very much for what you're doing.
My son Yann Tarridec from France is un dive instructor at Sea gaia dive resort,boat station 1,Balabag, Malay Boracay. He is with his brother Loic Tarridec and a friend Vincent Lopotro . Vincent Lopotro , from Francde lives since few months ay Boracay.
I just want to know if they're fine.

11/10/2013 09:06:24 pm

My dad lives on Boracay... So more contact may be possible now. Awaiting contact from Stuart Gammie working at a gym on the island.

lesley gammie

11/11/2013 02:14:23 am

Hi debora im stuarts sister, we haven't heard anything from him as yet. Hopefully he will be able to get in touch soon and put our worries at ease

11/11/2013 06:13:12 am

My dad lives there so texted Stuart his number. They only just got some power but internet is very poor. Hope he's in touch soon. Let me know please thanks

Deb

11/12/2013 03:04:41 pm

Stuart Gammie found and fine 👍

Mary H

11/10/2013 09:23:56 pm

I'm looking for my cousin, Brian Rothell. His family is hoping to get word that he's well and is just busy helping others! He is a man of action!!

Maite Rodríguez

11/10/2013 10:05:15 pm

Nuestros hijos están en Boracay desde el 25/10/2013

Se llaman:
JON AINGERU BILBAO RODRIGUEZ - 27 años
y AINARA YAGÜE GARCÍA - 26 años
Son de Bilbao - Bizkaia - Spain
Creo que están en la parte central de la isla, en la
Costa oriental.
Más o menos puede que en Boracay Highway Central
Cerca de Guilly’s Island y de Obama Grill. Por las fotos
Que nos han enviado últimamente.

Ya nos hemos puesto en contacto con la Embajada pero
Seguimos sin saber cómo están.

Por favor, si puedes darnos información estaríamos muy
Agradecidos.

11/11/2013 04:30:32 pm

Están bien!
Nos han puesto un mensaje hoy a las 6'12 h. ( Spain ).
Han salido de la isla y ahora están en Manila, camino hacia
Palawan.
Muchas gracias.

wes johnson

11/10/2013 11:13:58 pm

Trying to reach/locate my brother, Matt Johnson (Matthew Lee Johnson), who was in a tiki hut on the beach at Boracay but moved up to a concrete hotel 5 hours before typhoon hit. Matt was visiting Boracay as a tourist, he's based in Guam. Can you help? Thank you

Bill Johnson

11/12/2013 05:28:34 am

Matt is a muscular lad, head shaved, 52 yrs old. He lives in Guam. Been on Boracay many times before. We heard from him 5 ours before typhoon hit. Said he was moving to concrete hotel.

11/12/2013 10:08:49 pm

HI THERE, MY NAME IS JEFF THOMPSON AND I AM RESCUE WORKER HERE IN THE
PHILLIPINES. WE HAVE COME ACROSS Matt. THAT IS WHY WE ARE GETTING IN TOUCH WITH YOU. HE IS IN A PRETTY BAD SHAPE BUT IT CAN BE RECTIFIED IF SHE IS GIVEN ADEQUATE CARE. WE WANT TO PUT Him ON A PLANE TO GERMANY ASAP SO THAT HE CAN RECEIVE THE BEST CARE.
WE NEED YOUR HELP TO DO THIS. ALL THE AID PLANES ARE VERY BUSY NOW SO WE NEED TO MAKE SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS WITH OTHER PRIVATE AIRLINES.
PLEASE REPLY ASAP
THANKS.

Stephanie

11/10/2013 11:21:15 pm

Hi Norm,
I honestly cannot thank you enough for taking the time to help find my brother, Chris Tamas and his girlfriend Lorie in Boracay. Thankfully, he has made contact with us, and he is safe and sound on mainland. Once again, I cannot thank you enough - you are doing a truly great deed for which many people will be forever grateful. Thank you, Stephanie

cathy burgess

11/11/2013 12:09:10 am

Wow what a wonderfull thing to do we have been to Boracay twice before and plan to spend a month there in january . Well done for helping people .

Alison Skeels

11/11/2013 12:35:13 am

Norm, a huge thank you - the human spirit is alive and well. Phillip Skeels and Michelle Perry, Canadians have been found and are on their way to Malaysia. They are on your list twice (the second under Phil 6'3" , 250 lbs and girlfriend). You are helping a lot, let us all know when your next book is published. Alison and Pat Skeels

Fanny Nordstrom

11/11/2013 12:42:02 am

Hello fantastic Norm!

We have been searching all day and all night to reach some information about our familiymembers backpacking in Boracay Island.
They were living close to White Sand Beach and after the thyfoon we haven't heard anything from them.
I'm begging you with all of my love, with all my life, to please just post anything you can hear associating to:

- A BLOND SWEDISH GIRL. Very blond!!!
- Frida Valtonsson. 20 years old. 1.75 tall.
- Backpacking with her boyfriend ADRIAN CEIMERTZ
- Often wear a WHITE BACKPACK
- Blue eyes, look very Scandivaian
- Was living on a hotel by White Sand Beach
- Last Friday they should seek for a safe place to stay before the typhoon
- Hopefully remain around White sand beach
- Should during their stay in Bocaray relax at the beach as often as possible, maybe they be there
- Always stick together, a blond girl and a medium-blond boy, 20 years

NOTICE:
If you just see a BLOND GIRL, take it for granted that it's her and ask if she's from Sweden!

Thank you from all my heart, our whole family follows you constantly, so any information is helpful.

Thanks from Sweden,
Fanny

11/12/2013 10:06:02 pm

HI THERE, MY NAME IS JEFF THOMPSON AND I AM RESCUE WORKER HERE IN THE
PHILLIPINES. WE HAVE COME ACROSS YOUR GIRL. THAT HIS WHY WE ARE GETTING IN TOUCH WITH YOU. SHE IS IN A PRETTY BAD SHAPE BUT IT CAN BE RECTIFIED IF SHE IS GIVEN ADEQUATE CARE. WE WANT TO PUT HER ON A PLANE TO GERMANY ASAP SO THAT SHE CAN RECEIVE THE BEST CARE.
WE NEED YOUR HELP TO DO THIS. ALL THE AID PLANES ARE VERY BUSY NOW SO WE NEED TO MAKE SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS WITH OTHER PRIVATE AIRLINES.
PLEASE REPLY ASAP
THANKS.

christine bochot

11/11/2013 12:59:52 am

hello!
I'm looking for my mother and my brother.
Jeanne borderie and Didier borderie.
November 5 last contact was Boracay.
Jeanne has 80 years and very short white hair.
Didier was 45 years young and athletic, Hair very short view bald.
If anyone saw or other information please contact me.
Thank you all.
lolosonic@neuf.fr

11/11/2013 04:22:36 pm

jeanne et didier are french!

Phyllis Taylor

11/11/2013 03:23:47 am

Marsaly

11/11/2013 03:31:25 am

My son arrived last Sunday on Boracay. He is 26. French. His name is Aurélien FOURNIER. He is kite instructor in Habagat kiteboarding school. If you see him, tell him all the family is anxious, We are watching TV and are so sad to see what the typhoon did and all these dead or injured people. Much love to him and to everyone. A mummy very anxious.

Carolyn Weiley

11/11/2013 10:05:31 am

Looking for Steven Weiley holidaying in the Philippines. We hope you can find him and let us know he is OK. Thanks for your help.

11/12/2013 02:02:35 pm

Our son Steven Weiley just notified us from Boracay to say he is OK. Many thanks for your assistance.
Carolyn Weiley

11/11/2013 11:28:59 am

Hi Norm,

Just an update, my husband is ok now, I finally had communication back with him.

Thanks for your help with everyone!

11/11/2013 04:23:50 pm

Heard from family today they was on your list wayne jeffries , leah jeffries and aj thanks for helping so many people

Mark Rice Tracy TSUI

11/11/2013 06:29:45 pm

Mark Rice and Tracy Tsui, R U ok? Need any help. Love you Mum and Des xxxxx

11/11/2013 07:10:01 pm

David Halliday, working out of the Shangri-La Resort - Is okay.

murphi

11/11/2013 10:48:21 pm

Surching of Vincent Potreau, 26 or 27 french guy living at Boracay, "V'la le pirate" on facebook, may be in the company of Yann and Loïc Tarridec. Please get news.
Muriel&Philippe, Olivier's parents in Paris.
Many thanks

Ali Shah

11/12/2013 04:48:29 am

Hi Norm,

My friends Alex, Isabel and Tino have recently moved to boracay and they are living at kingfisher.

I haven't heard from them in 4 days and would really appreciate an update.

Thanks,

Ali

Kellie Reid

11/12/2013 08:33:05 am

Hi Norm

my brother Glen is Australian and has been in Boracay and surrounding towns/villages since February 2013 he regulary stays with local people out of the main tourist areas. He has been working playing guitar in the local bars/resorts. He recently started a business doing kayak tours to local islands snorkelling, he received his kayaks the week before the typhoon. Im guessing he would be known amongst the locals in Boracay PLEASE any information would be great elderly parents are frantic.... thankyou, Kellie

GLEN MORRISSEY

11/12/2013 08:36:46 am

is my brothers name,

11/12/2013 09:49:15 pm

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Erik Blaum

11/12/2013 03:24:27 pm

Anyone see a JEFF BENJOYA formerly of Dana Point California.. Currently residing in Wailua Kauai..

Family in California and Kauai Boys haven't heard from him since last tues.. any info would help.. thank you..

Christine

11/13/2013 04:53:33 pm

s'il n'y a pas de connexion internet s ur l'ile comment se fait-il que vous puissiez nous envoyer ces informations ?

Juju

11/14/2013 04:37:57 am

hi norm,

I have plan to go there you update information is ultimate useful for us. Thank you for your update. We highly appriciate it.

May i know if i plan to travel there around 1-4 December,2013 it still safe for us (3 females (24-25 yos)) /

and May I know which island in boracay is not damaged from typhoon? and how damaged of D-Mall? and how about Station 1 and 2 it is still safe? how bad?

Thank you in advance. We are very concerned. It would be very helpful if you could answer above questions.

Adrian Hickman

11/14/2013 04:20:14 pm

Hi Norm thanks for everything you are doing in Boracay. It has been a great source of re-assurance for myself and the rest of the family and friends here in the UK but we still haven't heard from my brother Jeremy Devereux Hickman since the Thursday before the Typhoon hit. We have been trying to phone and email but all to no avail of course. Is it possible he may be unaware that we have been so concerned? It would be great if there is some way of getting a message to him asking him to let us know that he is OK. I'm afraid I don't have any details of his whereabouts. His last email said that they were stocking up with food and bracing themselves for the storm. He is 45 years old, about 5ft 9' with a swarthy complexion and dark thick short hair. I will email you a photo shortly. Many thanks for anything you can do, Adrian

bochot christine

11/14/2013 11:17:47 pm

established contact with jeanne borderie and Didier borderie, they're fine.
Thank you to this blog for informing us of the situation.
Courage to all.

Mav

11/15/2013 01:42:30 am

Hi there!

Would just like to ask on how boracay is as off the moment! We're arriving later and as ive heard power is still out? is that true? how are the resorts doing?

Thanks in advance for the reply.

Borderie

11/20/2013 06:46:18 am

I left from Boracay last sunday. No general electricity but many places have generators, then it is OK. You just need to choose an hotel with generators

Hana Black

11/15/2013 03:34:36 pm

Hi Norm,

What you are doing here is fantastic, and i realise you must have a lot to respond to but im so hoping you can help me.
Im currently in southeast asia,having visited the Philippines about 6weeks ago. I am desperate to volunteer and come help in anyway possible. But am struggling to find how to do this.
There are plenty of websites saying 'help, donate, volunteer' etc. but none say actually how you can volunteer.

Do you have any information on organisations that are taking volunteers or any contacts that i could email? Any advice you could give me would be much appreciated.

Cheers
Hana

11/16/2013 11:58:47 am

Hi Hana,
I think in the affected areas, like Samara, Leyte, and Tacloban, the situation is so bad that volunteers can not go in - its only Marines, Phil military, and professional aid workers. But I would contact the Red Cross, Direct Relief, and others. Or you can organize a fundraising drive back home, because what people really need is money in the damaged areas. Sorry I don't have more info, but I suggest going through the channels of big relief organizations

Brett C

11/18/2013 02:03:05 pm

Hi Norm,

I was hoping that you might be able to shed a little light on what's happening on the northern half of the island? My girlfriend is staying up in a resort with her uncle. It has been ten days and I still haven't heard anything from her and I'm honestly terrified! I keep seeing that people are hearing from their loved ones and it's starting to make me fear the worst... I'd you have any knowledge of the north half of the island, well pat station 2, please let me know. Thank you, you are a truly great person for all you are doing for people!

11/20/2013 07:59:10 am

The electricity has been back on and all hotels have power again, so no worries.

11/20/2013 09:44:03 am

Thank you Norm! That is very reassuring to hear! =D I will just keep my eyes peeled for an email or text from her then. Do you know if they have any idea when communications may be back up? Thank you again.

Please help me find these visitors on Boracay Island in the Philippines. After Typhoon Haiyan, their families and friends haven't heard from them and are worried.

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