DAVAO ORIENTAL, Philippines – A month has passed since Typhoon Pablo killed over 1,000 people and wrought P36.95-B in damage in southern Philippines. For over 711,000 affected families, it remains a time for rebuilding.

In Davao Oriental, one of the provinces hardest hit by Pablo, Rappler contributor John Javellana captures scenes of relief activities, resumption of classes, and still devastated communities. View his photos in the slide show below.

Meanwhile, those who want to help Pablo's victims may do so through SMS. Rappler makes this feature available through its Text to Help campaign. – Rappler.com