On June 8, 2026, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck communities in General Santos City, South Cotabato, Sarangani, and Davao Occidental, displacing families and disrupting livelihoods across the region. Considered one of the strongest earthquakes to hit Mindanao in recent years, the quake prompted an immediate response from GMA Kapuso Foundation (GMAKF), the socio-civic arm of GMA Network.
Immediate Relief Operations Launched
Guided by its longstanding commitment to genuine public service, GMAKF swiftly launched relief efforts to address the immediate needs of earthquake survivors. Through its Operation Bayanihan project, the foundation organized repacking activities for food packs and other essential supplies at the GMA Regional Station in General Santos City, South Cotabato. These efforts were followed by relief distribution operations that benefited 5,000 families in General Santos City and the municipalities of Glan and Malapatan in Sarangani.
Partners and Volunteers Enable Aid Distribution
GMAKF's Operation Bayanihan relief efforts were made possible through the generous support of partners and sponsors, including Gardenia Loaf Bread, Absolute Distilled Water, Healthy & Pure Brand, and JC Cares. Service partners included Marchael Ventures Corporation for shipping, Universal Guardian’s Brotherhood RGI Alakdan General Santos City and FGBI Kabalikat Base R12, as well as the Philippine Army’s 10th Infantry Division, 1002nd Infantry Brigade, 73rd Infantry Battalion, and 28th Infantry Battalion. Volunteers from General Santos Doctors’ Medical School Foundation, Inc., General Santos Foundation College, Inc., STI College - General Santos, and Mindanao State University - General Santos also contributed to the relief operations.
Ongoing Commitment to Recovery
As communities continue to recover from the effects of the Mindanao earthquake, GMAKF remains committed to helping affected families rebuild their lives. Every act of generosity brings hope and healing, and both monetary and in-kind donations are welcome. For more details on how to be part of GMAKF’s humanitarian mission, visit www.gmanetwork.com/donate.
