In response to the devastating Magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Southern Mindanao, Dumper Party-list Representative Hon. Claudine Bautista-Lim immediately mobilized to assist affected communities in the municipalities of Jose Abad Santos and Sarangani, Davao Occidental.
Food distribution for 6,500 families
A total of 6,500 families are targeted to receive food packs through a distribution effort that started yesterday, June 12, 2026, and is still ongoing, to help address their immediate needs following the disaster. The relief assistance was personally initiated and funded by Rep. Bautista-Lim through the Dumper Party-list.
Financial aid to local governments
To further augment local response and recovery efforts, Rep. Bautista-Lim also extended ₱500,000 in financial assistance to each municipality from her personal funds. The support aims to help local government units address urgent requirements and accelerate recovery initiatives in their respective communities.
Coordination with national agencies
Assistance was likewise coordinated with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of Health (DOH) to facilitate the delivery of additional government services and support to affected residents.
Personal inspection of damaged infrastructure
As part of the ongoing response efforts, Rep. Bautista-Lim personally visited and inspected damaged infrastructure in both municipalities to assess the extent of the destruction and identify priority areas for rehabilitation and reconstruction.
Commitment to continued support
She also assured local leaders and residents of her continued support as recovery progresses, emphasizing the importance of collective action to help affected communities rebuild and recover from the disaster.
Acknowledgments
Rep. Bautista-Lim likewise expressed her gratitude to the House of Representatives, the Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC), San Miguel Corporation, and friends and partners who contributed resources and support for the relief operations. Their assistance played a significant role in ensuring the timely delivery of aid to earthquake-affected families in Davao Occidental.
