The 17th Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Cebu approved financial assistance for communities affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao on Monday, June 8, 2026. The provincial government moved to extend aid as part of ongoing humanitarian response efforts following reports of deaths, injuries, and widespread infrastructure damage in affected areas. (Photo by Leo Udtohan)
TAGBILARAN CITY — The 17th Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Cebu has approved a resolution authorizing the release of P10 million in financial assistance to General Santos City following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao on June 8.
The resolution, authored by Provincial Board Member Red Duterte, was certified as urgent by Governor Pam Baricuatro, who sought its immediate passage to enable the provincial government to extend humanitarian aid to the quake-hit city.
In sponsoring the measure, Duterte said General Santos City was not the only area affected by the disaster and urged authorities to identify other local government units in need of urgent assistance.
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