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DAMAGE. Aftermath of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck the coastal town of Glan, Sarangani province, on June 8, 2026.
Photo from Vice Mayor James Yap Jr.'s Facebook page
(1st UPDATE) Here is a running list of initiatives and efforts you can support to help communities affected by the earthquake
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Sarangani province on Monday morning, June 8.
Felt by the larger Mindanao island, the quake had an offshore epicenter 32 kilometers from Maasim town in Sarangani. As of Wednesday, June 10, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported at least 45 fatalities.
In Sarangani province, the towns of Glan and Malapatan bore some of the heaviest damage. Several roads and bridges have become impassable , disrupting transportation and relief operations. Residents continue to struggle as water supply, electricity, and internet services remain unavailable.
Given the extent of the damage, volunteer groups and humanitarian organizations have mobilized assistance for affected communities across Mindanao.
Here is a running list of initiatives you can support. These include drives based in Metro Manila, Luzon, and Visayas, to help affected communities in Mindanao. Bookmark this page for updates:
Metro Manila-based initiatives
Mandaluyong City – LoveYourself Inc is launching a donation drive to provide food, water, shelter, medical and first aid supplies, and lighting and hygiene kits to affected families and communities in General Santos City. They are also accepting clothing, personal items, communication and multipurpose tools, and additional needs for children and persons with disabilities (PWDs). Items may be dropped off at any LoveYourself Hub or Champion Community Center in Metro Manila.
Mandaluyong City – Philippine Red Cross is calling for donations to support affected communities in Mindanao. Donations will be used to provide first aid and medical assistance, food, clean water, and shelter , hygiene, and health kits to displaced families.
Quezon City – Akbayan Youth is accepting in-kind donations to provide necessities to affected youth in General Santos City. These may be dropped off at Akbayan Youth’s office at 36B Madasalin St., Sikatuna Village, Diliman, Quezon City. Basic supplies such as sleeping mats, hygiene kits, bottled water, and packed meals are prioritized.
Quezon City – Philippine Relief and Development Services Inc. is calling for monetary and in-kind donations for affected families and communities in Mindanao. Donations will go toward food assistance, non-food items such as hygiene kits and household essentials, and psychosocial support for individuals and families affected by trauma. Monetary donations may be sent by scanning the QR code in this post . Meanwhile, in-kind donations can be dropped off at two locations:
Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches, Evangelical Center, 62 Molave St. Brgy. Duyan-Duyan, Project 3, Quezon City (0919 060 7800)
Filipino Anabaptist Network, Blessings in the Word Community, 155 J.P. Rizal Avenue, Kaybagal South, Tagaytay City (0962 172 2136)
Luzon-based initiatives
Silang, Cavite – Adventist Development Relief Agency Philippines is accepting monetary donations to help provide emergency relief, food, clean water, hygiene kits, shelter materials, and other essential assistance to those affected in Mindanao. The donation details may be found in this post .
Visayas-based initiatives
Cebu City – JCI Cebu Sinulog is accepting essential, non-perishable goods such as water, canned goods, and first-aid supplies to provide relief to affected communities in General Santos City. These may be dropped off at TA KAPI Beans and Brews, ground floor, inside The Median Showroom, Calyx Building, West Geonzon St, IT Park, Cebu City.
Kalibo, Aklan – Pulong ng Kabataan has launched a disaster response initiative for affected communities in Mindanao. In-kind donations, such as canned goods, non-perishable food, hygiene products, blankets, sleeping mats, pillows, household items, and new or gently used clothing, can be dropped off at the Aklan Provincial Youth Development Office from 9 am to 4 pm, Mondays to Thursdays. This is done in partnership with the Aklan Community Coalition on Drug Abuse Prevention and Education, Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Provincial Federation of Aklan, Junior Jaycees Aklan, and 4-H Club Aklan Chapter.
Mindanao-based initiatives
Alabel – The Municipal Junior Officials of Alabel have launched a donation drive to support affected families affected, particularly in the hard-hit municipalities of Glan and Malapatan. The group is accepting both in-kind and monetary donations, including drinking water, food and non-food essen…
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Philippine Daily InquirerIndependentCenterFactual 90Objective 9511 days agoThe Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue extended tax filing and payment deadlines to June 30, 2026 for taxpayers in earthquake-affected regions of Mindanao, specifically in RDO No. 110 (General Santos City and Sarangani) and RDO No. 111 (South Cotabato) through Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 62-2026.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a straightforward government action with factual administrative details and no apparent framing bias or editorializing.
Official sources cited
- government Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 62-2026
- government Statement by BIR Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza
Philippine Daily InquirerIndependentCenterFactual 89Objective 955 days ago DENR tells public to avoid areas with coastal upliftThe Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Soccsksargen has issued advisories for residents in coastal areas of Sarangani and Davao Occidental to avoid regions affected by coastal uplift following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake on June 8. The uplift, caused by tectonic activity, has exposed previously submerged coral reefs and marine habitats. The DENR recommended safety measures such as moving to safer distances, avoiding health hazards, and refraining from interacting with stranded marine life.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a natural disaster-related advisory from the DENR without apparent ideological framing. It focuses on scientific phenomena (coastal uplift), safety guidelines, and environmental impacts, using neutral language and citing official sources. There is no detectable political bias,
Official sources cited
- government Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
RapplerIndependentCenterFactual 89Objective 956 days agoThe article explains the natural geological phenomenon known as coastal uplift, where the seabed rises due to vertical movements during an earthquake. This can temporarily expose areas of the ocean floor, making the sea appear to 'vanish.' The explanation comes from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), and includes details on how such events occur and their effects.
Bias read (Center): The article provides a scientific explanation of a natural phenomenon without taking a political stance. It cites official sources like Phivolcs and focuses on factual information rather than opinion or controversy.
Official sources cited
- government Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs)
Philippine Daily InquirerIndependentCenterFactual 89Objective 958 days ago Magnitude 5.7 quake strikes off Davao OccidentalA magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck off Balut Island in Sarangani, Davao Occidental, as an aftershock of the June 8 magnitude 7.8 earthquake. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported the quake's epicenter 21 kilometers west of Balut Island at a depth of 10 kilometers. Phivolcs warned of potential damage. Instrumental intensities were recorded in several areas, and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported a death toll of 46, 688 injured, and 38 missing from the earlier earthquake.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about the earthquake, including its magnitude, location, depth, and aftershock status. It cites Phivolcs and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council as official sources. The language is neutral, with no apparent bias or editorializing. The article provides context about the previous earthquake and its impact, without emphasizing any particular political or ideological perspective.
Official sources cited
- government Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs)
- government National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council
Philippine Daily InquirerIndependentCenterFactual 89Objective 9510 days ago Magnitude 5.5 aftershock hits Davao Occidental on June 11A magnitude 5.5 earthquake, classified as an aftershock of the June 8 magnitude 7.8 earthquake, occurred off Davao Occidental on June 11, 2026. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported the quake, noting it struck 67 kilometers southwest of Balut Island in Sarangani town at approximately 9:56 a.m. with a focal depth of 10 km. Phivolcs also mentioned that additional aftershocks could occur in the coming days.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a natural disaster event without taking a stance or showing bias toward any political entity or ideology. It presents factual information regarding the earthquake, including details provided by Phivolcs, and does not include any subjective commentary or framing that would lean
Official sources cited
- government Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs)
Philippine Daily InquirerIndependentCenterFactual 89Objective 9512 days ago NEA mobilizes task force to restore power in quake-hit MindanaoThe National Electrification Administration (NEA) has reactivated Task Force Kapatid (TFK) and deployed linemen to restore electricity to approximately 803,230 consumer connections affected by a magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Sarangani and surrounding provinces in Southern Mindanao. NEA Administrator Antonio Mariano Almeda held an emergency meeting with member electric cooperatives under the Association of...
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a technical response to a natural disaster, focusing on infrastructure restoration efforts. There is no evident ideological framing, loaded language, or one-sided sourcing. It provides factual information without apparent bias.
Official sources cited
- government National Electrification Administration (NEA)
Philippine Daily InquirerIndependentCenterFactual 89Objective 9512 days ago DOH: Patients brought back inside Sarangani hospitals after earthquakeThe Philippine Department of Health reported that patients evacuated from hospitals in Sarangani during a magnitude 7.8 earthquake have been brought back inside, while structural integrity of buildings is verified. Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa visited affected areas, and the DOH deployed medicines, hygiene kits, and emergency medical teams to the Davao and Soccsksargen regions. The NDRRMC reported 37 people killed and 479 injured as of Tuesday.
Bias read (Center): The article is a straightforward disaster-response report relaying official DOH and NDRRMC statements without loaded language, editorializing, or partisan framing.
Official sources cited
- government Department of Health (DOH)
Philippine Daily InquirerIndependentCenterFactual 89Objective 9512 days ago SC suspends court operations in Mindanao after powerful earthquakeThe Philippine Supreme Court announced the continued suspension of court operations across multiple areas of Mindanao on Tuesday, June 9, following a powerful earthquake off the southern coast of Mindanao the previous day that heavily damaged infrastructure. The advisory lists specific courts and localities within Judicial Region 11 where operations are suspended while engineers assess courthouse safety, noting the situation is being monitored.
Bias read (Center): The article is a straightforward factual relay of an official Supreme Court advisory, listing affected courts without loaded language, editorializing, or any partisan framing.
Official sources cited
- government Supreme Court advisory
Philippine Daily InquirerIndependentCenterFactual 88Objective 947 days ago Coastal uplift seen in Sarangani, Davao Occ. after Mindanao earthquakeA coastal uplift was observed in parts of Sarangani and Davao Occidental following a magnitude 7.8 offshore earthquake on June 8, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The uplift caused corals previously submerged in the sea to become exposed above water, reshaping the coastline. Phivolcs reported that the coastline is estimated to have risen by about two meters, with the shoreline retreating by approximately 200 meters. The uplift was attributed to movement along the Cotabato Trench, which triggered the earthquake. As of June 14, Phivolcs had recorded
Bias read (Center): The article reports on geological observations made by Phivolcs regarding a natural disaster event. It provides factual information without apparent ideological framing, loaded language, or biased sourcing. The content focuses on scientific findings and does not take a stance on any political issue.
Official sources cited
- government Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs)
Philippine Daily InquirerIndependentCenterFactual 86Objective 948 days ago Magnitude 5.3 quake strikes off Glan, SaranganiA magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred off the coast of Glan, Sarangani, Philippines, and was identified as an aftershock of a larger magnitude 7.8 earthquake that occurred in the same region in June. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported the event and downgraded the magnitude in its updated bulletin.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about an earthquake, including its magnitude, location, and its relation to a previous earthquake. It cites Phivolcs as the official source and provides a neutral description without editorializing or biased language.
Official sources cited
- government Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs)
GMA News OnlineIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 9411 days agoA significant earthquake struck Mindanao, causing damage in Davao Occidental. The article reports on the event but provides no further details.
Bias read (Center): The subject is apolitical (natural disaster), so lean is meaningless and excluded from bias bars.
GMA News OnlineIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 9412 days ago Mindanao earthquake deaths rise to 38; infra damage at over P500M —OCDThe number of deaths from the recent earthquake in Mindanao has increased to 38, with infrastructure damages estimated at over PHP 500 million, according to the Office of Civil Defense.
Bias read (Center): The article reports factual data regarding the death toll and infrastructure damage without any apparent ideological framing or biased language. It does not take a stance on policy, politics, or controversial issues.
Official sources cited
- government Office of Civil Defense
GMA News OnlineIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 9312 days ago Aftershocks from magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao reached over 1,000Aftershocks from a magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao have exceeded 1,000.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on seismic activity without political commentary, framing, or bias. It focuses purely on the number of aftershocks, which is a factual statement with no inherent political charge.
RapplerIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 9012 days ago Nearly 200 classrooms destroyed in Mindanao earthquakeNearly 200 classrooms were destroyed in Mindanao following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake on June 8, 2026, according to the Department of Education. The quake disrupted classes in multiple regions as the new school year began. Over 1,000 classrooms sustained damage across 267 public schools in 14 provinces. The DepEd has allocated funds for repairs and temporary classroom construction.
Bias read (Center): The article reports factual information about the earthquake's impact on infrastructure without taking a stance or using biased language. It focuses on the extent of damage and the response from the Department of Education, presenting data objectively.
Official sources cited
- government Department of Education (DepEd)
Philippine Daily InquirerIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 8912 days ago DOTr eyes resumption of GenSan Airport operations within a week – LopezThe Department of Transportation (DOTr) is planning to resume commercial operations at General Santos Airport within a week following an earthquake that affected parts of Mindanao. Secretary Giovanni Lopez stated that the airport is currently open for military, humanitarian, government, and cargo flights.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on the DOTr's plans to resume airport operations without apparent bias. It presents factual information regarding the timeline and current status of the airport, with no evident framing that favors one political side over another.
Official sources cited
- government Department of Transportation (DOTr)
RapplerIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 8912 days ago How to help earthquake-hit communities in SaranganiA magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Sarangani province on June 8, 2026, causing significant damage in towns like Glan and Malapatan. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported at least 45 fatalities as of June 10. Infrastructure such as roads and bridges has been damaged, disrupting relief efforts, while essential services like water, electricity, and internet remain unavailable. Volunteer groups and humanitarian organizations are providing aid to affected areas.
Bias read (Center): The article provides factual information about the earthquake's impact, casualties, infrastructure damage, and relief efforts without taking a stance or using biased language. It focuses on reporting events and does not frame the situation with political implications.
Official sources cited
- government National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council report
Philippine Daily InquirerIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 8912 days ago 19 dead as strong quake hits parts of MindanaoA magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the coast near Maasim in Mindanao, the southern Philippines, prompting students and teachers at a school in Polomolok, South Cotabato, to evacuate to open areas. The report states 19 people died as a result of the strong quake.
Bias read (Center): Straightforward disaster reporting with factual descriptions and an eyewitness quote, containing no political framing or loaded ideological language.
Official sources cited
- organisation Landan National High School in Polomolok, South Cotabato
Philippine Daily InquirerIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 885 days ago Manila Water supplies hygiene needs of Mayon, Mindanao evacueesManila Water Company provided water, sanitation, and hygiene support to evacuees affected by an earthquake in Sarangani, working with local authorities and other organizations. The effort was part of the AGAPAY: WASH in Emergencies Program aimed at preventing disease and ensuring safety during disasters.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a humanitarian aid effort without taking a stance on any political issue. It focuses on the provision of essential services during a natural disaster, which is generally considered apolitical.
Official sources cited
- organisation Manila Water Company
- organisation Manila Water Foundation (MWF)
- organisation Manila Water Philippine Ventures-Cebu (MWPV-Cebu)
- organisation Manny Pacquiao Holdings
- government Sarangani Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office
Philippine Daily InquirerIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 887 days ago Loren Legarda brings relief to quake‑stricken GenSan, SaranganiSenator Loren Legarda conducted relief operations in General Santos City and Sarangani, distributing food, water, and blankets to families affected by a recent earthquake. The operations were funded personally by Legarda and coordinated through her team, 'Lingkod Loren,' without using government funds.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a charitable effort by Senator Loren Legarda to provide relief to earthquake victims. It does not take a clear ideological stance, nor does it present any overtly biased language or selective sourcing. The focus is on the distribution of aid and the personal funding aspect, so
Official sources cited
- organisation Statement from Sen. Loren Legarda's Office
RapplerIndependentCenter2 days ago Why is the coast uplifted after an earthquake?Following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake off the coast of Sarangani Peninsula in Mindanao on June 8, 2026, coastal uplift was observed in Barangay Burias. This phenomenon, marked by the recession of shorelines, has raised concerns among locals about the possibility of a subsequent tsunami. Official government agencies and scientific institutions have provided explanations about the geological processes behind the uplift, while some social media posts have spread confusing or alarmist information.
Bias read (Center): The article provides a factual summary of a natural event and includes perspectives from both official sources and public discourse without showing clear bias toward any particular viewpoint. It does not take a stance on the issue but reports on the phenomenon and differing interpretations of it.
Official sources cited
- government Philippine Space Agency
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