Woke up to the news about the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Mindanao yesterday and i just… had to sit with that for a moment. Classes and work suspended across the entire Davao Region. Bridges closed for inspection. Buildings being assessed. People displaced. And Mindanao – again – carrying so much.
I know we’re used to hearing about earthquakes in the Philippines. We live on the Ring of Fire, it’s part of our reality. But “used to it” doesn’t mean it stops being scary. It doesn’t mean the people affected stop being people.
To everyone in Davao, General Santos, Sarangani, and all the areas that felt that shake – I hope you and your family are safe. I hope the aftershocks are gentle. I hope the damage is less than feared.
And to the rest of us watching from a distance – check on your friends from Mindanao. Send something if you can. Don’t let the news cycle move on before the people do.
Mindanao deserves so much more than just disaster after disaster. Sana okay na kayo lahat. 🤍
