“We are thankful to the foundation for responding immediately to the residents of San Juan especially because we know that there are a lot of other people who need help, but they prioritized us. We are grateful (to the Tzu Chi volunteers) because even though they have their own families and they have their own jobs, they still allot their time to help us,” added Sotomil.
“Nagpapasalamat kami sa kanila mula sa pagtulong nila sa mga residente ng San Juan lalo na sa mga nasunugan dahil batid naming marami rin ang nangangailangan ng tulong ngunit inuna nila kami. (Sa mga Tzu Chi volunteers) nagpapasalamat din kami dahil kahit may mga sariling pamilya sila at may trabaho ay nagpunta pa rin sila rito upang tumulong sa amin,” dagdag niya.