'They were living heroes.' 🙌
LOCAL officials and first responders in Cebu were saddened by the death of five rescuers from Bulacan who drowned during an operation amid the onslaught of super typhoon Karding on Sunday, September 25, 2022.
Bacolod said Agustin and Resurreccion were members of the Bulacan City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Team . They were assigned to look for survivors and retrieve bodies in Sitio Tagaytay, where the landslide began, he said. Although he never had a chance to talk to Agustin or Resurreccion, he mourned their death, especially since they were killed in the line of duty.
Talisay City Councilor Danilo Caballero echoed the mayor’s sentiment, believing the public should recognize the important role rescuers play.
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