Thursday, October 17, 2013

Magnitude 7.2 hit Cebu City

Oct. 15. 2013 Eid al adha of the Muslims declared a  regular holiday for the entire Philippines a magnitude of 7.2 richter scale earthquake shocked the entire Bohol and Cebu City as it was the first time ever of such magnitude. Shaking ground, falling debris, swaying buildings and panicking crowd was all what is seen.  Basilica del Santo NiƱo which houses the oldest relic of the Philippines and has been there for over decades was not ever spared.  Portion of the remaining old structure collapsed just right in front of the entrance gate.  Lucky for all the Cebuano's that it was on a Tuesday and a holiday because if it's not it would have been worst.  What people need to do at this point in time is to always be prepared.  Calamities may come anytime and in any way, non of us know when these things may happened.  Let us not point fingers on anyone this is not the right time but instead we try to stand up and help one another and rebuild what we have lost.  The Lord is still with us after most of the people have been spared and not too much damage.