Parents grieve loss of two daughters killed by fallen tree during typhoon Opong in Masbate
- Two sisters, Sharmaine (3) and Zyra (1) Manlapas, died after a large tree collapsed on their home, with Bengie expressing, “Mahal na mahal ko ang dalawa kong anak"
- Fe, who is six months pregnant, and her mother-in-law survived the tragic incident
- Authorities and neighbors extended support to the family as Typhoon Opong left widespread destruction in the province
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These were the heartbreaking words of Bengie Manlapas, who, together with his wife Fe, lost their two young daughters after a large tree collapsed onto their home at the height of Typhoon Opong’s onslaught in Baleno, Masbate, on Friday, September 26.
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“Mahal na mahal ko ang dalawa kong anak."
The victims were identified as three-year-old Sharmaine Manlapas and her one-year-old sister, Zyra. Both girls were sleeping when the tragedy struck, leaving their parents devastated and their community in mourning.
Fe, who is six months pregnant, miraculously survived the incident along with her mother-in-law, who was able to leave the house moments before the tree fell.
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Despite being physically unharmed, Fe and Bengie are now grappling with the unimaginable pain of losing their two daughters in such a sudden and tragic manner.
Relatives and neighbors have extended their condolences and support to the grieving family, helping them cope with the aftermath of the disaster.
Authorities have also assured assistance as residents in the province continue to reel from the destruction brought by Typhoon Opong.
The incident underscores the vulnerability of communities in typhoon-prone areas, where strong winds and falling trees pose deadly risks.
For the Manlapas family, however, the storm left more than damaged homes and broken structures—it left an irreplaceable void.
As Bengie painfully expressed, their daughters were the light of their home. Now, all that remains are memories and the words of a father’s enduring love.
News, photos, or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable stories for all of the ordinary people in the country as today.
In other news, VP Sara Duterte revealed in a statement that her father was found unconscious inside his ICC detention facility and later subjected to medical tests. The Vice President criticized the ICC, saying it failed to address even an “easily treatable” ingrown toenail and ignored calls for a 24-hour caregiver. She denounced the detention as unjust and inhuman, stressing it amounts to punishment without conviction. VP Sara urged the ICC to act immediately, calling for proper care and humanitarian consideration for the former president.
Still in other news, a taxi was severely damaged after a large tree fell on it inside Araneta City, Cubao, Quezon City. The incident was caused by the strong winds from Severe Tropical Storm Opong (#OpongPH). The taxi driver was reported safe and escaped without injury, despite the vehicle being crushed. Araneta City management confirmed the cause and committed to providing assistance for the driver and the vehicle's repair.
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