Palace allots P278M for LGUs hit by Mindanao earthquake

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the President has allocated a total of P278 million from its Socio-Civic Projects Fund for provinces and local government units affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in southern Mindanao.

During his visit to Sarangani on Monday, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced the financial assistance package aimed at helping local governments address the immediate needs of displaced families and accelerate recovery and rehabilitation efforts, particularly in damaged schools.

“For the children affected in schools and in their homes, that is our priority. We have already sent supplies, medicines, and medical teams. Things are now in place. The real issue now is the facilities,” the president added.

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Under the program, Sarangani province and General Santos City will each receive P50 million.

South Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat will each get P30 million, while Davao Occidental and the municipality of Glan in Sarangani will be provided P20 million each.

Meanwhile, Zamboanga City will receive P15 million, while 12 other affected local government units will receive financial assistance ranging from P3 million to P10 million.

According to the president, these funds will be used to immediately restore essential services.

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In addition to support from the Socio-Civic Projects Fund, the government also extended assistance through the Department of Budget and Management’s (DBM) Local Government Support Fund.

The DBM has already released P100 million for General Santos City for the repair and rehabilitation of its damaged city hall.

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An additional P50 million each will also be released for the municipalities of Alabel and Glan in Sarangani for the repair and rehabilitation of government buildings and an earthquake-damaged hospital.

Marcos on Monday returned to quake-affected areas in Soccsksargen to personally check on displaced families and oversee the delivery of government assistance following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck southern Mindanao on June 8.

During a situation briefing in General Santos City, Marcos listened to local officials’ concerns and led the turnover of patient transport vehicles and assistance funds, assuring affected communities that the national government would continue supporting Sarangani and other Mindanao provinces as they rebuild from one of the strongest earthquakes to hit the region in recent years.

The visit marked the president’s second trip to earthquake-hit areas in less than a week. He earlier visited General Santos City on June 10 to inspect damaged schools, hospitals and ongoing relief operations. /das

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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.