In The Philippines, video recorded during the strong earthquake 7,8 Richter on June 8, 2026, shows the heroic actions of a grandmother. As the house begins to shake violently, the woman rushes to her grandson and hugs him tightly to protect him from falling objects and the possible collapse of the building. Video, which was widely shared on social media, has moved many netizens.

The earthquake struck off the coast of the island of Mindanao in the southern Philippines. It caused buildings to collapse, landslides and a small tsunami. According to the latest reports, at least 41 people have died and several hundred others have been injured.

Despite the panic seen in the footage, the grandmother and the child escaped unharmed.