Two days after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck her hometown in the central Philippines, Arguel Estalicas says she still feels dizzy every time she stands up.
That spinning feeling, coupled with a string of aftershocks, has left the 35-year-old tourism officer and many other survivors too scared to return to their homes, forcing them to live in tents temporarily.
The earthquake shook the northern coast of Cebu, one of the country's most populous islands, on the night of 30 September, jolting many out of their sleep.
It killed at least 68 people and wounded more than 500 others, as homes, buildings, and churches collapsed and roads cracked.
I still couldn't process what has happened to us, Ms Estalicas tells the BBC. I am overwhelmed with the things we experienced in the last two days.
The 35-year-old lives in Medellin town, near the quake's epicentre. Disaster response officials say the earthquake displaced nearly 80,000 people across Cebu and nearby provinces, which is a major trading and transportation hub in the central Philippines.
Ms Estalicas described the terrifying moment: I got out of bed screaming when the earthquake struck and ran outdoors with my family. They slept under the open sky, but when a light drizzle fell, she and her family wrapped themselves up in plastic bags because they did not have raincoats.
Photos on social media showed them slouched on plastic chairs, swathed in plastic bags fogged up by their breath.
About 10km (6.2 miles) away, in San Remigio municipality, Lourenze Pareja also spent the night outdoors that evening. There, under the night sky, we sat freely - in great faith - with our little lights, holding on to what resources we had, Mr Pareja wrote on Facebook. Pray for us, everyone.
When the ground started shaking, he grabbed his phone and ran to the street to livestream the unfolding chaos. He described how neighbors in pajamas left their homes with their children and pets in tow and noted the transformation of their once vibrant town into a ghost town.
The Philippines is located on the geologically unstable Ring of Fire, which makes it particularly vulnerable to natural disasters. The recent earthquake in Cebu is one of the strongest and deadliest in recent years, following a devastating 7.2-magnitude quake in Bohol in 2013.
Rescuers continue searching through rubble as authorities work to deliver food, restore power and communication lines, and clear roads of debris. The Philippine military has deployed troops to maintain order during relief efforts.
Despite the chaos, ordinary citizens are stepping up. Photographer Doods Demape drove four hours to the provincial capital to secure supplies, but faced long queues for petrol and minimal local food options. In Bogo city, the quake's epicenter, body bags lined the streets in front of makeshift hospitals treating the injured.
This earthquake coincides with a fierce typhoon season, following two major storms that inundated large swathes of the country just a week earlier, which has fueled public anger and street protests.
Amidst these challenges, survivors like Estalicas and Pareja remain hopeful as they recall their resilience following past calamities. They invoke the spirit of bayanihan, the Filipino tradition of communal unity, as they help support each other through the recovery process.
My only prayer is that help won't be delayed - and that neighboring municipalities will also be considered and covered in these relief efforts, Mr Pareja expressed.
