Cebu showed what it can do!

Nothing can be more moving and heartwarming than the sight of people from all walks of life doing their share to ease the pain of the victims of the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck on the evening of September 30, 2025 in the northern part of Cebu --destroying houses, claiming lives, and leaving thousands with a sense of hopelessness and grief.

- Atty. Ruphil Bañoc

But once again, the Cebuanos have shown their capacity for resilience. Cebu Governor Pam Baricuatro demonstrated strong leadership as she assembled her team to respond to the disaster. She was on the ground zero just hours after the earthquake. She called on everyone to help the victims, and many responded.

She showed grace and diplomacy when President Ferdinand Marcos visited the province. Her most loyal supporters should understand that, as governor, she must keep her communication lines open with the highest office in the land.

Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival led the Cebu City Government and called upon all city residents to help. Many responded enthusiastically. What's worth noting in all this is the fact that many young people, students and non-students alike, volunteered in the repacking efforts.