Mindanao quake: DOT lists affected sites

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Tourism (DOT) has advised travelers to monitor advisories before proceeding with their travel plans in areas affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao on June 8.

In an advisory released Tuesday night, the agency reminded travelers to coordinate with hotels and tour operators regarding cancellations, rebooking options and operational status.

In Soccsksargen, the DOT reported ground deformation in Barangay Ladol, Alabel, Sarangani, following the earthquake.

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Initial reports indicate that multiple cottages at Ladol Beach Resort collapsed due to the ground movement.

A landslide was reported within Mt. Melibengoy in the vicinity of Lake Holon, Municipality of T’boli, South Cotabato.

In response, concerned authorities immediately undertook precautionary measures, including rapid field validation and coordination with relevant agencies to assess risks, ensure safety, and monitor conditions in the affected area.

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All tourists in the area, the DOT said, were safely escorted down the mountain.

“As part of these emergency measures and pending the completion of hazard and safety assessments, Lake Holon and all associated tourist activities within the Municipality of T’boli, Province of South Cotabato are temporarily closed effective immediately,” it said.

Several accommodation establishments in General Santos City also reportedly sustained varying degrees of damage, including Hotel San Marco, Florotel II Hotel, Jeamco Royal Hotel, Grand Summit Hotel, Sydney Hotel and Columbus Plaza Hotel.

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Halt to tourism activities

The DOT said tourism-related activities in Davao Region have been suspended, postponed, or cancelled as part of the precautionary measures and ongoing safety assessment.

These include:— Duaw Dabaw: Reyna ng Davao 2026 in Davao City— Eco Parks, Coastal tourism, and water activities in Davao Oriental— Masbol Festival in Sarangani, Davao Occidental

Lake Holon and all associated tourist activities within in T’boli, South Cotabato are also temporarily closed effective immediately.

“The DOT, through its Regional Offices in Mindanao, is closely monitoring all affected tourism workers, visitors, and businesses,” it said.

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“The public is advised to remain vigilant, avoid spreading unverified information, and rely only on official government advisories for guidance,” it added.

The magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked Sarangani province at 7:37 am on June 8, just as classes in public schools were officially opened.

In several videos that had gone online, commercial establishments and school buildings were seen collapsing under the powerful jolt, with intensities ranging from I to VIII across regions 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, BARMM and Caraga.

Based on the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council data as of June 9, a total of 37 dead, 478 injured, and four missing persons were reported following the earthquake. (PNA)

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