Tulfo to oversee Mindanao earthquake response, says Romualdez
MANILA, Philippines — House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Saturday assigned Rep. Erwin Tulfo, the House Deputy Majority Leader for Communications and ACT-CIS Partylist representative, to assess the damage brought by a magnitude 6.8 earthquake in Sarangani on Friday.
Romualdez is still with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on official business in the United States.
“With deep concern and a sense of urgency, we address the impact of the earthquake on Southern Mindanao. Deputy Majority Leader for Communications Erwin Tulfo will assume a crucial role on my behalf, assessing the damage and identifying essential resources to support the affected communities,” Romualdez said.
Meanwhile, Tulfo said that their priority will be focused on responding to urgent relief and recovery needs.
“Our focus will be on understanding the immediate needs of the affected areas and ensuring a coordinated and efficient response to aid in the relief and recovery process,” Tulfo said.
Tulfo is set to arrive in General Santos City on Sunday and will meet with General Santos City Mayor Lorelie Pacquiao and Sarangani Governor Rogelio Pacquiao.
As of writing, the Office of Civil Defense has accounted for seven people who died from the earthquake.
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