𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐰: 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝟗 𝐃𝐨𝐠𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮’𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞

Metro Manila Dog Association K9 Ghost with handler Sheryl Palcis

𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐰: 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝟗 𝐃𝐨𝐠𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮’𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞

𝘔𝘦𝘵𝘳𝘰 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘭𝘢 𝘋𝘰𝘨𝘴 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘒-9 𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘱𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘺 𝘏𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘭 𝘔𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘢𝘯 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘵𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘻𝘦𝘳𝘰

On the evening of September 30, 2025, Cebu was struck by a 6.7-magnitude earthquake that claimed lives, caused billions in damages, and left families without homes or food.

Amid the rubble and grief, heroes have emerged in many forms, from first responders and volunteers to the Metro Manila Dogs Association (MMDA) K-9 Corps. These four-legged rescuers and their handlers traveled to Bogo City to lend their strength in the ongoing relief operations, offering not just their skills, but a much-needed “helping paw.”

Among them is Ghost, a German Shepherd who has already been deployed three times in her career. Ghost first served in Batangas City during a landslide, then in Tagaytay, and now in Bogo City alongside her handler, Ms. Sheryl Impacis.

Together, they embody the quiet yet undeniable impact of service: searching, supporting, and standing beside communities in their darkest hours.

Before making their way to Bogo, the MMDA K9 Corps paused briefly at Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown. As a pet-inclusive hotel, Savoy welcomed the team and their canine partners with care, offering them a safe space to rest and recharge. It was a small act, but one that reinforced a greater cause. Even the quietest forms of support can help prepare those on the frontlines to keep going.

Ghost, along with her handler and fellow canines, will soon make their way to ground zero to aid in the search for survivors. Since 2016, the MMDA K-9 Corps has trained hundreds of dogs to respond in times of crisis, preparing them and their handlers for the toughest of emergencies. Over the years, the group has volunteered in numerous search and rescue operations, standing ready whenever communities need them most.

The Metro Manila Dog Association K-9 Corps stops by Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown before heading out to Bogo City for the search and rescue operations. 

As Cebu continues with its search and rescue operations, stories like Ghost’s remind us that courage takes many forms. Sometimes it is seen in the bravery of first responders, sometimes in the resilience of survivors, and sometimes, in the loyalty of a dog’s helping paw.

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