GLAN, Sarangani Province — The search and retrieval operations for 4-year-old Jayryl Kurt Cago Bornea, who was reported missing and believed to have been buried during a strong earthquake in New Aklan, Glan, have officially been stopped, following the painful decision of his family after days of exhaustive efforts.
According to the family, they have decided to discontinue the retrieval operations after an extended period of searching failed to locate the child’s remains. Despite the determined efforts of responders and the community, no trace of the young victim was found.
The decision came with deep grief and acceptance, as the parents acknowledged the harsh reality of the tragedy. In their statement, they expressed entrusting their child to God, choosing faith amid unbearable loss.
“This is an extremely difficult decision, but we are surrendering everything to the Lord,” the family shared in their grief-stricken acceptance, as they come to terms with the impossibility of recovering their son.
The incident has drawn widespread sympathy from the local community, with residents expressing solidarity and offering prayers for the grieving family. Many have described the tragedy as one of the most heartbreaking consequences of the recent seismic event that struck parts of Sarangani.
As the family begins the painful process of mourning without closure, community members continue to extend support, praying for strength, peace, and healing in the aftermath of the disaster.
Authorities have not released further details regarding the duration of the retrieval operations, but responders acknowledged the difficulty of the conditions in the affected area following the earthquake.
In this time of sorrow, the family of Jayryl Kurt Cago Bornea has asked for prayers as they navigate an unimaginable loss, holding on to faith as they move forward without their child.