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Rick Latona · 09-28-2006, 07:59 AM

100 mph typhoon winds have knocked out the power for 43 million people in the Philippines. Manila has taken a direct hit. I'll post updates as I get them but rest assured that no customers will be charged for downtime. Right now I'm more worried about the safety of everyone there. Please stay tuned.

Mr. Romance · 09-28-2006, 07:59 AM

Wow sorry to here that

Mr. Romance

NickPapageorgio · 09-28-2006, 08:00 AM

Thanks for the info Rick. Hope everyone is safe and secure down there.

DateDoc · 09-28-2006, 08:00 AM

Be Safe!

chupachups · 09-28-2006, 08:01 AM

yeah, all my guys + gene are MIA...

Rick Latona · 09-28-2006, 08:03 AM

Here's a news article:

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=51684

Matt Collins · 09-28-2006, 08:05 AM

I hope everyone is safe and sound. I know you guys will get everyone up and running again as soon as possible.

I know our thoughts go out to these guys. I just got back from New Orleans (where the Falcons got killed by the Saints) and I have all kinds of respect for the forces of nature.

Matt

Rick Latona · 09-28-2006, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt Collins

I hope everyone is safe and sound. I know you guys will get everyone up and running again as soon as possible.

I know our thoughts go out to these guys. I just got back from New Orleans (where the Falcons got killed by the Saints) and I have all kinds of respect for the forces of nature.

Matt

The good news is that our office is in the middle of the financial district and thus will be one of the first to get power back. I'm getting reports that they are 75% we'll have power tomorrow.

The bad news is that the employees will still need to get from their homes to the office and we don't know how bad that situation is.

Rick Latona · 09-28-2006, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystery Man

Thx for the update Rick. Was worried sick when none of my guys nor angelito or dee replied to my mail. Hope everybody will be ok.

That makes two of us. I still haven't heard from either of them.

Trixxxia · 09-28-2006, 08:23 AM

I hope they are all shielded either in their homes or the office and that they are as safe as they can be.

Positive thoughts sent to your crew.

Rick Latona · 09-28-2006, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TopBucksTrixxxia

I hope they are all shielded either in their homes or the office and that they are as safe as they can be.

Positive thoughts sent to your crew.

Thanks, make sure your people in your office know why their team in Manila is MIA.

Axzar · 09-28-2006, 08:27 AM

It was crazy. I have heard it was the worst many here have seen. Windows blown out, cars flipped over, trees down. (I live 2 blocks from Rick's offices).

I am on 34th floor, my building was swaying 3 inches back and forth.

I am sure everyone will be ok. I think your guys and gals went home early, if they made it in at all.

Axzar · 09-28-2006, 08:28 AM

The storm has been gone from Makati about eight hours now.

Sexy Rex · 09-28-2006, 08:36 AM

Heard about it in the car this morning, couldn't get in touch with anyone there. Thanks for the update Rick, I hope eveyone is ok there.

Rochard · 09-28-2006, 09:00 AM

Thanks for the update.

tranza · 09-28-2006, 09:05 AM

I hope nobody got hurt....

E$_manager · 09-28-2006, 09:09 AM

This is very bad. How they can communicate if most ofthe people now have electronic phones. Mobiles work?

MissMina · 09-28-2006, 09:12 AM

Sorry to hear. Hope everything pulls through ok.

Rick Latona · 09-28-2006, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cristie

This is very bad. How they can communicate if most ofthe people now have electronic phones. Mobiles work?

Only a few of my people have working phones at the moment. I'm hearing reports that the power is coming back on in many areas and we should be operational this evening, U.S. time. The question remains, what percent of the people will show up to work this evening. Regardless, we are on the case and mobilizing relief efforts for any employees in need of assistance.

CaptainHowdy · 09-28-2006, 09:32 AM

Glad everyones ok

!

Rick Latona · 09-28-2006, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptainHowdy

Glad everyones ok

!

Actually we don't know that but we are confident.

BlueWire · 09-28-2006, 10:16 AM

Rick -

Paul and Ermy were stuck in the office yesterday aftertoon/evening PH time....couldn't go outside. Bless their hearts...they were working on going through resumes for recruitment

The last correspondance I had from Angelito was through them at around 1pm PH time in regards to night shifts.

A few of my employees I have setup on PDA phones and they have been feeding me updates on everyone in Bluewire's situation through their email (up until their phone batteries died). Steve said it was the worst one he can remember (He's 30).

Its times like this that you start your work day worried about your business/schedule and end the day worried about your employee's safety....

KaliC · 09-28-2006, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Latona

Actually we don't know that but we are confident.

Good luck man. Damn

E$_manager · 09-28-2006, 10:43 AM

hope everyone is alive there. Any pics from the plave? Or it too early for them.

thebossxxx · 09-28-2006, 10:58 AM

that sucks!

Radiate · 09-28-2006, 11:02 AM

sorry to hear about that, hope everything turns out ok!

Trax · 09-28-2006, 11:30 AM

thanks for posting this... i was wondering why half my icq list is offline

please keep up updated...

avalanche · 09-28-2006, 12:14 PM

Thanks for the info! Hope everybody and everything works out ok!

Rick Latona · 09-28-2006, 05:59 PM

So far so good. It's 9 am over there and most people are at work. Power and Internet are up. Getting back to normal...

tony286 · 09-28-2006, 06:02 PM

I hope everything winds up ok

crockett · 09-28-2006, 06:12 PM

100 mph winds did all that damage? Do they not have these storms there very often? Here in Florida 100mph is just getting breezy..

Hope everyone there is safe and ok.

$5 submissions · 09-28-2006, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chupachups

yeah, all my guys + gene are MIA...

We're back online now. Plus yesterday's deliveries sent out. Still cleaning up though.

marketsmart · 09-28-2006, 08:10 PM

good to know everything is okay

E$_manager · 09-28-2006, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Latona

So far so good. It's 9 am over there and most people are at work. Power and Internet are up. Getting back to normal...

i am glad the situation is normalising in your country.

gooddomains · 09-29-2006, 02:53 AM

Hope all is well

chAos · 09-29-2006, 03:01 AM

Rick as always it is so awesome that you care as much as you do about the people that you are responsible for .. me and mine have our prayers out to you and your people...

grumpy · 09-29-2006, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Latona

100 mph typhoon winds have knocked out the power for 43 million people in the Philippines. Manila has taken a direct hit. I'll post updates as I get them but rest assured that no customers will be charged for downtime. Right now I'm more worried about the safety of everyone there. Please stay tuned.

they should charge you for being down.

Rick Latona · 09-29-2006, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grumpy

they should charge you for being down.

For what? An act of God? All is back to normal now. Everyone has been accounted for.

mOrrI · 09-29-2006, 05:35 AM

That really suckss...
sorry to hear about that...

chAos · 09-29-2006, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Latona

For what? An act of God? All is back to normal now. Everyone has been accounted for.

good to hear that rick ... thank god that nothing bad happened to your people ..

BluewireAngie · 09-29-2006, 07:35 AM

Hello! Back to work today!

So tired and I only have 2 hours sleep. We've been cleaning the house since yesterday. So tired but still need to get in the office. We have flood water inside the house, 3ft high. (forgot to bring the cam to post pic here).Still no electricity for two days.

We hired to guys to clean our garden coz two fruit trees fell. And 1 day is not enough to clean all of it.

Bad news.... Our two dogs dead..

On the way going to the office, the TRAFFIC sucks!!!!

LittleSassy · 09-29-2006, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BluewireAngie

Hello! Back to work today!

So tired and I only have 2 hours sleep. We've been cleaning the house since yesterday. So tired but still need to get in the office. We have flood water inside the house, 3ft high. (forgot to bring the cam to post pic here).Still no electricity for two days.

We hired to guys to clean our garden coz two fruit trees fell. And 1 day is not enough to clean all of it.

Bad news.... Our two dogs dead..

On the way going to the office, the TRAFFIC sucks!!!!

Hi...sorry to hear about your dogs

glad everything's ok now. I went outside this morning to see what Milenyo has done, so far, one electrical post went down near our house blocking the road, billborads also went down...i saw some roofs flying yesterday...it was really terrible.

Forest · 09-29-2006, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crockett

100 mph winds did all that damage? Do they not have these storms there very often? Here in Florida 100mph is just getting breezy..

Hope everyone there is safe and ok.

huh?

Wilma came thru last year with 100mph winds and people were without power for weeks

AssPirate · 09-29-2006, 09:58 AM

I think the Weather people underquoted the speed of the typhoon winds. In CNN and other news agencies, the winds went as high as 200 kph according to a major news network there (GMA Network News).

The rain and the wind had ceased at around 4:30 to 5pm. The real problem was the devastation it had caused. Most of it had to do with goveernment recklessness. The towering billboards didn't follow the proper construction regulations such that they were built too close to the freeways. It was only during that time that the agencies involved realized that they were too close to the road. Tsk Tsk Tsk...

09-28-2006, 07:59 AM	#1
Rick Latona The Best Ideas Start Here Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,037	iWebmasters is down due to the storm, info inside 100 mph typhoon winds have knocked out the power for 43 million people in the Philippines. Manila has taken a direct hit. I'll post updates as I get them but rest assured that no customers will be charged for downtime. Right now I'm more worried about the safety of everyone there. Please stay tuned. __________________ Regards, Rick Latona http://latonas.com Latona's - We Sell Money Making Web Properties Note to buyers of websites and traffic: please check our inventory at http://latonas.com/websites-for-sale. If you would like to make an offer on something, just let me know.

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NickPapageorgio Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NC Posts: 8,323	Thanks for the info Rick. Hope everyone is safe and secure down there. __________________

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09-28-2006, 08:03 AM	#6
Rick Latona The Best Ideas Start Here Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,037	Here's a news article: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=51684 __________________ Regards, Rick Latona http://latonas.com Latona's - We Sell Money Making Web Properties Note to buyers of websites and traffic: please check our inventory at http://latonas.com/websites-for-sale. If you would like to make an offer on something, just let me know.

09-28-2006, 08:05 AM	#7
Matt Collins Confirmed User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,060	I hope everyone is safe and sound. I know you guys will get everyone up and running again as soon as possible. I know our thoughts go out to these guys. I just got back from New Orleans (where the Falcons got killed by the Saints) and I have all kinds of respect for the forces of nature. Matt __________________ Check out Globally Translated!-Translate your sites and join the global economy! MattLaw -The law firm for webmasters and site owners! ICQ: 254-829-586 Who is this Matt guy? Check out the Ambush Interview

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Trixxxia Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 5,600	I hope they are all shielded either in their homes or the office and that they are as safe as they can be. Positive thoughts sent to your crew.

09-28-2006, 08:27 AM	#12
Axzar Random Jackass Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,837	It was crazy. I have heard it was the worst many here have seen. Windows blown out, cars flipped over, trees down. (I live 2 blocks from Rick's offices). I am on 34th floor, my building was swaying 3 inches back and forth. I am sure everyone will be ok. I think your guys and gals went home early, if they made it in at all. Last edited by Axzar; 09-28-2006 at 08:29 AM..

09-28-2006, 08:28 AM	#13
Axzar Random Jackass Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,837	The storm has been gone from Makati about eight hours now.

09-28-2006, 08:36 AM	#14
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09-28-2006, 09:12 AM	#18
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09-28-2006, 10:16 AM	#22
BlueWire Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,628	Rick - Paul and Ermy were stuck in the office yesterday aftertoon/evening PH time....couldn't go outside. Bless their hearts...they were working on going through resumes for recruitment The last correspondance I had from Angelito was through them at around 1pm PH time in regards to night shifts. A few of my employees I have setup on PDA phones and they have been feeding me updates on everyone in Bluewire's situation through their email (up until their phone batteries died). Steve said it was the worst one he can remember (He's 30). Its times like this that you start your work day worried about your business/schedule and end the day worried about your employee's safety....

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09-28-2006, 05:59 PM	#29
Rick Latona The Best Ideas Start Here Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,037	So far so good. It's 9 am over there and most people are at work. Power and Internet are up. Getting back to normal... __________________ Regards, Rick Latona http://latonas.com Latona's - We Sell Money Making Web Properties Note to buyers of websites and traffic: please check our inventory at http://latonas.com/websites-for-sale. If you would like to make an offer on something, just let me know.

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AssPirate Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,135	I think the Weather people underquoted the speed of the typhoon winds. In CNN and other news agencies, the winds went as high as 200 kph according to a major news network there (GMA Network News). The rain and the wind had ceased at around 4:30 to 5pm. The real problem was the devastation it had caused. Most of it had to do with goveernment recklessness. The towering billboards didn't follow the proper construction regulations such that they were built too close to the freeways. It was only during that time that the agencies involved realized that they were too close to the road. Tsk Tsk Tsk... __________________