Cebu quake victims endure sleeping in pigpen in the aftermath

• Families in San Remigio were forced to sleep in a pigpen to avoid the rain after the Cebu earthquake
• Residents in Medellin wrapped themselves in large plastic bags as makeshift protection from the downpour
• Quake victims urgently need food, clean water, and shelter while awaiting government assistance
• President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said evacuation centers cannot yet be used until their safety is confirmed

Families left homeless after the powerful earthquake in Cebu continue to endure heartbreaking conditions as they struggle to survive amid rain and fears of aftershocks.

According to a report by GMA Super Radyo Cebu, which was also aired on Balitanghali on Friday, one family in San Remigio was forced to sleep in a pigpen to avoid getting drenched by the rain.

The family reportedly stayed there out of desperation, fearing aftershocks while having no other place to go.

In Medellin, another town heavily struck by the quake, residents wrapped themselves in large plastic bags to shield against the downpour, highlighting the dire lack of shelter.

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With homes reduced to rubble, they had no choice but to improvise temporary protection from the elements.

Aside from shelter, quake-hit families are also in urgent need of food and clean drinking water, adding to the pressing humanitarian concerns in the affected areas.

Local government units from the hardest-hit towns have yet to issue official statements, as efforts are underway to assess damage and provide relief.

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., who visited the epicenter of the earthquake in Bogo City, acknowledged the severe plight of the victims.

He explained that evacuees cannot yet be accommodated in evacuation centers, as authorities are still verifying whether these facilities are structurally safe for use.

The devastating earthquake has left many families clinging to makeshift survival methods, underscoring the urgent call for swift relief and rehabilitation efforts to restore a sense of normalcy in their lives.

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.

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In a previous report by KAMI, a magnitude 6.9 quake struck off Bogo City at 9:59 p.m., upgraded from initial 6.7, according to Phivolcs. Death toll rose to 35, with 30 in Bogo City and 5 in San Remigio, including a 10-year-old boy. Sports complex collapsed during a basketball game, killing Coast Guard and BFP members; rescuers still searching. Classes suspended and safety checks ordered, as Cebu faces power outages, communication cuts, and aftershock warnings.

In another viral local report, a 51-year-old public school teacher in Las Piñas City was stabbed multiple times by her own husband. According to the report of EJ Gomez in 'Unang Balita,' the 38-year-old suspect committed the crime inside the school's faculty room. Police authorities said the school has a security guard, but, being a familiar face in the school, the suspect managed to easily get in and out of the school. The suspect said he was there to talk to his wife and settle their misunderstanding, but unfortunately, it led to a big arguement.

Source: KAMI.com.gh