Work in Bangsamoro gov't offices resume after Mindanao earthquake

COTABATO CITY – Regular government work has resumed in all Bangsamoro Region offices on Tuesday, following a Magnitude 7.8 quake that rocked the Soccsksargen region but affected two provinces in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

Following the earthquake, Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua suspended office work to allow an inspection of the condition of government buildings inside the Bangsamoro Government Center (BGC) here.

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“I have directed all concerned agencies of the Bangsamoro Government to temporarily suspend office operations to allow for the immediate assessment of building safety and to ensure the welfare of all employees and the public,” Macacua said Monday morning.

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But as of 11 p.m. Monday, Macacua lifted the suspension and directed all employees to report for work on Tuesday.

“All BARMM employees are reminded to always remain vigilant and cautious,” he said in a statement addressed to all BARMM employees.

“I likewise advise all personnel working at the BGC and other government offices to remain alert for possible aftershocks and strictly observe established safety protocols. For offices located outside the BGC, please follow the advisories issued by your respective local government units (LGUs),” he added.

“In times like these, it is important that we remain calm, vigilant, and prepared to respond to any potential danger as we continue to closely monitor the situation,” Macacua said./coa

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