Miguel lived in a small town near the sea in the Philippines. He was twelve years old and loved spending time outside with his dog, Bituin. Bituin was small and white, with soft fur and bright eyes. Every afternoon, Miguel and Bituin ran together on the beach. They played in the sand and watched the fishing boats in the water. It was the beginning of typhoon season. One morning, the sky looked dark and heavy. The air felt hot and quiet. The sea was not calm, and the birds were silent. Miguel's mother was listening carefully to the radio in the kitchen. "A strong typhoon is coming," the man on the radio said. "There will be strong winds and heavy rain. Please stay inside your homes and prepare." Miguel felt nervous. He had seen storms before, but this one sounded…