On November 3, Typhoon Tino raged across the Philippines. No sooner had people recovered from the severe earthquake in October than they found themselves facing yet another catastrophic natural disaster.

Exceptionally heavy rains caused a dam in Sikkim, in the North of India, to burst.

Earthquakes and cyclones hit the Philippines time and again. However, the Filipinos never seem to lose their cheerful nature. 

Normally, hard times bring people, organizations, and governments together, helping and supporting each other. This was also the case...