The 10th Infantry (Agila) Division swiftly mobilized its Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response units following a magnitude 7.0 earthquake that struck parts of Mindanao on Monday, June 8, 2026. The earthquake, later revised to magnitude 7.8, triggered numerous aftershocks that continue to affect ground zero and surrounding areas.
PDRRMO Recommends Cash Donations
Dennis Pastor, head of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO), has advised prioritizing cash donations for victims. He explained that cash allows affected individuals to purchase food and other essential items according to their immediate needs. This recommendation comes as various donation drives and groups plan to deliver assistance to the impacted regions.
Safety Concerns Due to Aftershocks
Pastor highlighted that traveling to areas still experiencing aftershocks remains unsafe, drawing parallels to the Cebu earthquake from the previous year. He urged donors to coordinate with the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in affected areas to receive proper guidance on how to send contributions effectively.
PDRRMO Readiness and Augmentation
Pastor assured that the PDRRMO is prepared to deploy additional personnel, though more manpower may be required at ground zero. The office is committed to supporting relief efforts despite the challenging conditions.
Cebu Provincial Government Pledges Support
The Cebu Provincial Government has preliminarily approved up to P10 million in financial assistance for General Santos City, which had previously extended aid to Cebu during its magnitude 6.9 earthquake. This gesture underscores the spirit of mutual assistance among local governments in times of disaster.
