The Manila Times

Marcos orders immediate mobilization of agencies following Sarangani quake

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the immediate mobilization of government agencies following the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Sarangani on Monday morning. Tsunami warnings remain in effect across several coastal provinces in Mindanao. “I have directed all relevant agencies to act immediately,” the President said in a statement. “To our kababayan in the affected provinces, please heed the tsunami warning. Move to higher ground now. Do not wait. Your life is more important than anything left behind,” he added. He directed the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) to coordinate disaster response and monitoring efforts in affected areas. The Department of Social Welfare and Development has likewise been instructed to pre-position relief supplies and ensure evacuation centers are ready, while the Department of Public Works and Highways stands ready to assess damage to roads, bridges, and other critical infrastructure.