Off-duty nurse Shaneen Grace Duterte attends to an accident victim in Mandaue City. The local government of Mandaue City recognized her effort and gave her P20,000 cash as token of appreciation.

MANDAUE CITY - The city government on Wednesday commended an off-duty nurse who attended to an accident victim here.

Shaneen Grace Duterte (not related to the President) helped a man who was hit by a motorcycle on Maguikay Flyover here. She gave him first aid and called for an ambulance.

"It is an act that must be commended. Most of the time people would just wait and stare and say they are sad for the person, but she did what she needed to do. It's a rare trait," said Mandaue City Mayor Luigi Quisumbing.

Quisumbing personally gave the city's cash gift of P20,000 to Duterte (not related to the President).

Duterte was travelling in the area after her shift at the Cortes General Hospital when she saw the accident. She immediately parked her motorcycle and attended to the victim.

The 27-year old nurse is from San Fernando town in Southern Cebu. She was a member of the Emergency Rescue Unit Foundation or ERUF for almost three years before deciding to serve in a hospital.

"I think it is because my background is ERUF, it is normal for us to help when someone needs medical attention. I just never thought that it would be appreciated that much," said Duterte in Cebuano.

The nurse always comes prepared with her first aid bag. She said she wants to be ready in case of emergency.

Quisumbing hopes that people will be inspired by Duterte and do their part in helping others in need.