Good news! The family in Casanayan are all safe and well!!!!! A friend of my wife, went there yesterday (Aussie time) to find out how they all are for us. Unfortunately they had to walk quite a distance from the main highway to get to the Casanayan (about 2 or 3 kilometres), due to the road being blocked by fallen power lines and trees. The road was cleared late yesterday afternoon.

They really need food and water. This is quite normal under these circumstances. We are unsure of the condition of the house, but that's the least of our worries.

You should see my wife and I. We finally have smiles on our faces and the relief is enormous. We will sleep a lot better tonight! ;D