The unshakeable spirit of Bohol & Cebu

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine STAR chief photographer Val Rodriguez captures scenes of the devastation in the aftermath of the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that hit Cebu and Bohol, and affected many other nearby provinces, on October 15.

Amidst the rubble are flashes of hope as Filipinos from all over the nation band together to help Cebuanos and Boholanos rebuild their provinces.

Despite the major damage to roads, buildings, homes, tourist spots, and historical sites, the Filipino spirit remains unshakeable.