Kindness often shines brightest when circumstances are at their worst. This year, 2025, Cebu faced a series of calamities that tested not only its institutions, but also the spirit of its people. Last September, an earthquake disrupted daily life across the province. Before communities could fully recover, successive typhoons struck, culminating in Typhoon Tino’s severe flooding across several cities and municipalities. These calamities deeply affected every facet of life—from households and businesses to critical healthcare services. However, the enduring story of this period is one of remarkable resilience, defined less by the destruction than by the extraordinary response it ignited. […]... Keep on reading: Collective kindness: Cebu Provincial Government thanks quiet heroes who helped province's relief, recovery efforts