More than two years after the 2024 Quito fire displaced families in Puerto Princesa, students like Shan Christian Cabanillas continue to live in temporary shelters.The incident forced hundreds of residents to relocate, with many struggling to access permanent housing solutions.

Cabanillas, a petroleum engineering student at Palawan State University, shares his family's ongoing challenges: limited space for studying, unstable electricity, and the absence of basic infrastructure like private water connections.Despite efforts by local authorities to coordinate relocation, at least 366 occupants still reside in the temporary shelter in Barangay San Pedro.

The City Urban Development and Housing Office (CUDHO) explains that permanent relocation is delayed due to lack of available sites, with plans to move families simultaneously once the housing project is complete.

Cabanillas' story highlights the resilience of displaced communities, as he continues pursuing his engineering degree while advocating for better living conditions.His experience reflects a broader issue: how disaster recovery efforts balance immediate needs with long-term solutions for vulnerable populations.