Fur mom risks her life to save her pets in a terrifying Cebu fire incident

Published 10 Dec 2025 at 4:36 PM

by Glory Mae Monserate

3 min read

A woman in Cebu risked her life to rescue her dogs from a burning building on December 10, 2025
Identified as Eimeilee Maningo, the fur mom was seen carefully saving her pets despite thick smoke and spreading flames
She lowered each dog from the balcony to people waiting below before escaping afterward
Netizens praised her bravery, calling her actions a true display of love and responsibility toward animals

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A heart-stopping fire incident in Cebu caught the attention of netizens after a Facebook user, Ivy Baya, shared a video showing a fur mom risking her own life to save her beloved dogs. The fire erupted early Wednesday morning, December 10, 2025, and quickly filled the building with heavy, dark smoke. The thick haze made visibility extremely low and created a dangerous situation for anyone trapped inside. Yet despite the chaos, one woman kept a calm and determined focus—making sure her pets would survive.

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Fur mom risks her life to save her pets in a terrifying Cebu fire incident (📷Sugbo.ph/Facebook, Wikimedia Commons)
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The fur mom was identified as Eimeilee Maningo. Based on the video shared online, she did not appear frightened for herself. Instead, she concentrated on reaching her dogs who were trapped inside the burning structure. In the middle of the dark smoke, she carefully looked for them and slowly led them toward a safer spot. Even as the flames intensified, Maningo stayed alert, thinking only about how to bring her pets out alive.

According to witnesses, Maningo stood at the balcony with her dogs as the fire grew stronger around them. With no other clear escape route, she had to make a difficult decision. She chose to lower her dogs one by one from the balcony, trusting the people below to catch them safely. Every moment was filled with fear and urgency, but she remained steady and focused, ensuring that each dog landed securely in the hands of those ready to help.

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People watching from below said that she didn’t rush to escape. Her full attention stayed on her pets until she confirmed they were all safe. Only after confirming that her dogs were out of danger did she climb down herself. Authorities reported that she was in stable condition after the incident—exhausted but relieved that her beloved pets survived.

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The story quickly spread across social media, inspiring countless reactions from the online community. Many netizens admired Maningo’s courage, saying her actions proved the deep love shared between humans and their pets. For Filipinos who treat fur babies as real members of the family, her bravery served as a reminder of how strong that bond can be.

As her story continues to circulate online, many users express hopes that she and her pets receive support as they recover from the frightening incident. Her experience also reminded the public about the importance of immediate response during emergencies and the value of community cooperation in life-threatening situations.

Stories about animal loyalty and courageous pet owners have recently trended on Kami.com.ph, showing how deeply Filipinos care for their fur families. Here are two related articles that also touched the hearts of many readers:

In this viral story, a dog in Daanbantayan alerted its family moments before a strong 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck the area. The family credited the dog for helping them escape before their house suffered major damage. Many netizens praised the canine’s instinct and loyalty, calling it a real-life hero. The story sparked conversations about the natural sensitivity of animals during disasters.