An expat Filipino , Armie Jarin-Bennett returned to her native land after Typhoon Haiyan . `` To deal with this difficult assignment in my own backyard , I had to shut down . '' She was struck by the resilience of her countrymen despite the challenges . The Philippines is a country that has been battered and bruised by natural disasters for decades - from earthquakes to typhoons - but it also remains one of Asia's most resilient nations when it comes to dealing
An expat Filipino , Armie Jarin-Bennett returned to her native land after Typhoon Haiyan . `` To deal with this difficult assignment in my own backyard , I had to shut down . '' She was struck by the resilience of her countrymen despite the challenges . Many chose not to heed warnings to evacuate , thinking the storm would not be as severe .