CEBU TREMBLES AS NORTHERN TOWNS HITBBY 6.7 QUAKE

_{Picture taken from a viral post in facebook}

Around 10 in the evening Last September 30 as the month is about to end, a powerful 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit the Northern part of Cebu. We are a bit far from the fault line but we can still the vibrate of the land because we also felt around 4 magnitude. It lasted for 10-15 seconds, several houses and different establishments ruin, roads were cracked, and had some landslides. It was indeed a reminder to all of us how unpredictable nature can be, even we are at sleep it will change our life.

_{Picture taken from a viral post in facebook}

Residents in the Northern part of Cebu such as Daanbantayan, Bogo, San Remegio and Medellin reported there were the towns who experienced intense shaking that left many casualties. It was indeed the strongest earthquake we felt.

_{Picture taken from a viral post in facebook}

As of the moment, these are the updated figures and details about the 6.9 magnitude earthquake in Northern Cebu:

• 72 people - official death toll
• 294 people - injured in the quake
• 20,000 evacuees - have been recorded in Northern Cebu
• more than 110,000 people across 42 communities who need assistance for rebuilding homes and recovering livelihoods
• 600 houses were destroyed and rendered unsafe
• 87 buildings were destroyed and rendered unsafe

_{Picture taken from my cousin who packed goods going to North}

In the aftermath of the said quake, many individuals, vloggers and politicians send some help. In this situation, I really can remember those year that we were hit by the strongest typhoon Odette that we left no wifi, electricity and water outage. We also cannot buy anywhere because of the heavy damage in our town. I really can feel them, worst since their houses were damage most of them just sleep in the road. And as of the moment they are still experiencing many aftershocks.

Going back to volunteers, I can see how the Bayanihan happened here. Because the road going to North experienced heavy traffic because of the big tracks bringing relief goods going there. Vloggers used their platforms to raise awareness and mobilize donations from their followers. The effort shown of the Filipinos reflected the spirit of Bayanihan showing that in times like this, unity and compassion can bring hope and healing.

I am also accepting donations from you so I can send it to my friends living their who also asked for donation drive especially our sister church their who experience it. Small amount really counts.