Rescuer loses family during Typhoon Tino’s onslaught in Canlaon

CANLAON CITY — When Typhoon Tino (international name: Kalmaegi) battered Canlaon City on the night of Nov. 2, John Rey Espora did what he was trained to do: respond to the call of duty. As a member of the city’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO), he braved the storm to rescue others in danger. He left home that night as a father and a rescuer, but returned only as one of those who had lost everything. READ: Over 150 dead, 85 missing, as retrieval ops continue in Cebu When the storm subsided, his house was gone. So was […]... Keep on reading: Rescuer loses family during Typhoon Tino’s onslaught in Canlaon