Screengrab from Bongbong Marcos Instagram account
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday went to General Santos City for a situation briefing on the earthquake that struck Sarangani.
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake hit Sarangani on November 17. Government officials have reported at least nine people dead due to the quake.
Screengrab from Bongbong Marcos Instagram account
Marcos posted a story on Facebook with the caption, “Situation briefing in General Santos City.”
In a separate Facebook story, Marcos is seen handing out government assistance to those affected by the earthquake.
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Pictured with him are Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro, Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian, and former senator Manny Pacquiao.
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Marcos previously ordered all government agencies to respond appropriately following the Sarangani quake, urging caution amid the possibility of aftershocks.