Butuan City Hall employee carries PWD colleague to safety during earthquake

• Julius Cesar Augustine Azarcon helped a co-worker with walking difficulties during the October 10 quake
• Azarcon carried June Mark Duero Asis from the third floor to the City Hall grounds
• His act of compassion drew admiration from many netizens and fellow employees
• Azarcon shared a meaningful post about selfless service on social media

A City Hall employee in Butuan earned praise online for his heroic and compassionate act during the earthquake that struck on Friday, October 10. Julius Cesar Augustine Azarcon, an employee of the City Executive Management Department – Public Information Division, did not hesitate to help a fellow worker in need, ABS-CBN News repore

Amid the tremors, Azarcon immediately came to the aid of June Mark Duero Asis, a co-employee who has difficulty walking.

Without a second thought, he carried Asis from the third floor of the building all the way to the safety of the City Hall grounds.

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The gesture quickly touched the hearts of many, with social media users and colleagues commending Azarcon for his bravery and compassion. For them, his action was a powerful reminder of genuine kindness and public service that goes beyond one’s duty.

In a heartfelt Facebook post, Azarcon shared his thoughts on what it means to serve others without expecting anything in return.

“Forced kindness deserves no thanks, willingness to serve does not wait until it is asked for,” he wrote — words that resonated deeply with those who read them.

Azarcon’s simple yet selfless act has since become an inspiring example of humanity in times of crisis, showing that courage and compassion can shine through even in moments of fear and uncertainty.

In recent weeks, the Philippines has been struck by several powerful earthquakes, causing widespread damage and loss of life. On September 30, 2025, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake hit off the coast of Cebu in the northern Visayas region, with its epicenter near Bogo City. The shallow quake caused severe shaking, destroying homes, churches, and hospitals, and leaving at least 69 people dead and over 1,200 injured. Power and communication lines were disrupted, and thousands of residents were displaced as aftershocks continued to rattle the area.

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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 to one's daily life.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh