When the 6.9 magnitude quake struck Cebu on September 30, 2025, it left devastation in its wake — damaged buildings, fallen heritage sites, and the lives of families altered forever. Yet in the days following, a symbol of resilience and solidarity arrived in port: the Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship, docking at Cebu International Port on October 5, 2025. More than just a vessel arriving on schedule, its presence offered a message: Cebu is open, the spirit of its people endures