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 earthquake displaced nearly 80,000 people across Cebu and nearby provinces. Cebu is a major trading and transportation hub in the central Philippines.
Ms Estalicas fled her home screaming when the earthquake struck and ran outdoors with her family.
They slept under the open sky, but when a light drizzle fell, Ms Estalicas and her family wrapped themselves in plastic bags because they did not have raincoats.
Photos on social media showed them slumped on plastic chairs, swathed in plastic bags fogged up by their breath.
About 10km away, in San Remigio municipality, Lourenze Pareja also spent the night outdoors on the night of the earthquake.
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, Mr. Pareja grabbed his phone and ran to the street to livestream the unfolding chaos - neighbours in pajamas leaving their homes, with their children and pets in tow.
Lord, the 25-year-old community journalist said in the livestream, calling out to God, seemingly unable to say much else.
The Philippines is vulnerable to natural disasters. It is located on the geologically unstable Ring of Fire - so called because of the high number of earthquakes and volcanoes that occur here.
The Cebu earthquake is among the strongest and deadliest in recent years. In 2013, a 7.2-magnitude earthquake in neighbouring Bohol island killed over 200 people and destroyed centuries-old churches.
On Thursday, rescuers searched through rubble as authorities worked to deliver food, restore power and communication lines, and clear roads of debris. The Philippine military has deployed troops to help maintain order during relief efforts.
However, daily necessities remain a pressing concern for many. Local media reports show body bags lined on the street in front of makeshift hospitals where the injured are being treated.
This week's earthquake comes in the middle of a fierce typhoon season. Two back-to-back storms inundated large swathes of the country a week before, stirring public anger and triggering street protests.
Cebu is especially prone to typhoons. It lies on the general path of storms that form over the Pacific. The island's northern region, struck by Super Typhoon Haiyan in 2013, continues to battle the repercussions of ongoing natural calamities.
Despite their present challenges, locals are hopeful that they can survive the earthquake, as they did after Haiyan and previous calamities. Survivors are helping each other, demonstrating the spirit of bayanihan, or community collaboration.
My only prayer is that help won't be delayed - and that neighbouring municipalities will also be considered and covered in these relief efforts, Mr. Pareja remarked.
