“Bayanihan” spirit alive in Cordova

CEBU, Philippines - The “bayanihan” spirit helped fishermen in Cordova town cope with everyday life when this was disrupted by the oil spill, Mayor Adelino Sitoy yesterday said.

Help came. The town government provided food and paid them to help clean up the mess, and a number of residents pitched in.

“Nakita nato nga nagpabilin pa gihapon hangtud karon ang huna-huna sa bayanihan sa atong mga kaigsoonan nga importante gayud kaayo nga kita magtibangay panahon sa kalisdanan,” Sitoy said.

The mayor said barangay officials should encourage residents to continue the spirit of bayanihan.

Mandaue City and Liloan town also provided support.  (FREEMAN)