CEBU — Hope shines anew in northern Cebu as Team Pampanga, led by Vice Governor Dennis “Delta” Pineda, extended compassion and concrete support to communities devastated by the recent 6.9-magnitude earthquake.
Bringing 120,000 food packs from the people of Pampanga, the team conducted week-long relief missions in Daanbantayan, Medellin, San Remigio, and Bogo City—among the hardest-hit areas. The effort reflected the enduring Filipino spirit of bayanihan in times of crisis.
According to PHIVOLCS, more than 12,000 aftershocks have been recorded as of October 14, 2025, following the September 29 quake. Bogo City suffered the most casualties, with dozens of lives lost and hundreds of homes destroyed.
For survivors like Allan Gomez of Barangay Pandan, the road to recovery remains long but acts of kindness from fellow Filipinos continue to bring hope.
Similarly, Barangay Lapaz Captain Eddie Tulingin shared the immense struggle their community endured during the twin tremors that struck their area.
“Ang hirap po… akala namin, mamatay na kami. Pero ‘yung ganitong tulong may dumarating, nagbibigay ng pag-asa—‘yun po ang nagpapalakas ng loob namin,” he said.
Vice Governor Delta Pineda said the mission holds deep meaning for Kapampangans, who know what it’s like to rebuild after disaster.
“Kami rin po sa Pampanga ay dumaan sa matinding pagsubok noong Mt. Pinatubo. Kaya ngayon na kami’y nakabangon na, panahon naman para tumulong sa iba,” he shared.
Joining the Vice Governor were Apalit Mayor Jun Tetangco, Lubao Mayor Esmeralda Pineda, Magalang Mayor Malu Lacson, and personnel from the PDRRMO, PSWDO, GSO, and PIO.
As Team Pampanga departed Cebu, they carried with them stories of courage, gratitude, and resilience—proof that in every tragedy, there is strength in unity.
Through this mission, Pampanga once again embodied the true essence of bayanihan— sharing the same hope and compassion that once helped Kapampangans rise after Mt. Pinatubo, now passed on to their fellow Cebuanos.
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