Actor and Tarlac Board Member Arron Villaflor, whose father’s family hails from Carcar, Cebu, returned to his family’s home province to personally lead a relief mission for communities devastated by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Northern Cebu on September 30.
Villaflor and his team distributed relief goods in San Remigio, Bogo City, Daanbantayan, Medellin, and Tabogon, reaching an estimated 1,000 to 1,500 households.
The relief packs included bottled water, rice, canned goods, sliced bread, tarpaulins for temporary shelters, packed meals, and juice for children.
“Cebu will always be close to my heart because it’s where my father’s family comes from. I felt compelled to be here and help our kababayans who were badly affected by the earthquake,” Villaflor said.
Residents expressed gratitude that Villaflor’s group reached even remote mountain communities.
“Siya ra baya gyud tawn ang nisulod diri sa among purok nga naa sa bukid kaayo, unya lisod kaayo’g dalan. Nanghatag sila’g mga hinabang diri sa bukid,” shared a resident of Bogo City.
On social media, relatives and netizens lauded Villaflor’s hands-on efforts:
“Appreciation post for my cousin, Arron Villaflor, for going above and beyond to help the victims of the recent earthquake in Northern Cebu. In times of hardship, it’s people like you who bring hope and strength to the community,” one post read.
Villaflor’s earlier “Pray for Cebu” post was initially misunderstood by many who did not know about his Cebuano roots on his father’s side. His compassionate response underscores his personal connection to Cebu and his commitment to supporting disaster-hit communities.