Loren Legarda brings relief to quake‑stricken GenSan, Sarangani

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda extended relief operations, which she personally funded, in General Santos City on Saturday and in Sarangani on Sunday, reaching families hardest hit by the recent earthquake, according to a statement released by her office.

Legarda said she used no government funds, as part of her continuing commitment to support communities in times of crisis.

Since June 10, the Lingkod Loren team has been monitoring the situation on the ground, assessing urgent needs, and coordinating with local officials.

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The team worked closely with communities to ensure that aid reached those most in need.

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In Barangay Calumpang, the team distributed food packs and blankets to residents. In Barangay Dadiangas North, it also gave away drinking water, rice packs, and blankets. In Barangay Lagao, it gave away food packs, drinking water, and rice packs.

The relief operations continued Sunday in Glan, Sarangani, where food packs, drinking water, and blankets were distributed to families still reeling from the disaster.

“What’s important is that help will reach those affected. In each barangay we visited, we wanted them to feel that there’s a government that cares. Every pack we deliver, we want families to feel support and assurance that they are not alone in recovery,” Legarda said in a mix of Filipino and English.

The earthquake struck offshore Sarangani at 7:37 a.m. on June 8 with a magnitude of 7.8. General Santos City and Sarangani were among the areas most severely affected. /atm

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HELP MINDANAO EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS

The Inquirer Foundation is calling for support for communities devastated by the recent magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao.

In partnership with the Philippine Red Cross, the foundation is amplifying appeals for food, clean water and other critical assistance for affected families.

Donors may send contributions directly to the Philippine Red Cross through its official transfer channels, the complete list is available on the PRC’s Facebook page.

The Philippine Red Cross has activated its emergency fund campaign and deployed teams on the ground to provide medical services, distribute relief goods and extend psychosocial support to affected families.