Typhoon-hit Philippines

Tap water is now available in the temporary settlement for disaster victims. Medical staff from the Peace Ark carry out regular inspections on the water quality. Many people gather around the water taps to take a bath or to wash rice. In the tropical area, nothing can be more enjoyable than having a cold shower at noon. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

Stray dogs can often be found in the stricken area. Peace Ark's field hospital along the shore receives up to 10 dog bite patients a day. One medic accidentally dropped a piece of compressed biscuit, and a pack of dogs in the distance got a whiff of the smell, rushing toward it and scaring people away. The boy in the picture, however, never abandons his dog; he takes his little black dog wherever he goes. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]