What Western societies are brought to a standstill through the minor crisis that happen in Philippines?
You should be shouting from the rooftops about how

your government handled this. At the present time you have a major crisis, and you HAVE been brought to a standstill, because no helicopters, lack of sewerage , lack of manpower for rescue from the military or emergency services.
Your president was caught cheating, and you still have her in power.
Article about impeachment in 2005
Can you explain to me, why you haven't booted her ass out yet? Or are you still drinking coffee?