A Filipino nurse based in New South Wales expresses deep concern for her family's safety in General Santos City following a powerful earthquake in Mindanao.
Key Points
- Angela Ballena's family in General Santos City is facing severe damage, power and water outages, and continuous strong aftershocks.
- Although her family is safe, Ballena described the destruction she saw in videos from her hometown as feeling like an "apocalypse."
- The nurse experienced intense worry and feelings of helplessness due to the distance and her inability to directly aid her loved ones.
There's a part of me na parang I feel hopeless. Gusto ko sanang tumulong, pero wala naman akong magawa, hindi naman ako basta-bastang makakalipad pabalik ng Pilipinas.NSW-based nurse Angela Ballena
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