PNP: No major security incidents after magnitude 7.8 Mindanao earthquake
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said there have been no major security incidents in the regions affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao earlier this week.
The tremor hit 32 kilometers southwest of Maasim, Sarangi on Monday morning, with the death toll at 37 individuals so far, according to Office of Civil Defense deputy spokesperson Diego Mariano in a text message to reporters at 10:25 a.m. on June 9.
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“Despite widespread disruption, authorities reported that peace and order remain stable with no major security incidents recorded,” PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said in a statement.
He noted that four police stations and two regional headquarters sustained “varying levels of damage” and that 241 PNP personnel were “affected” by the earthquake.
Nonetheless, Nartatez said, “Our personnel were already [on] the ground after the earthquake and, currently, your PNP is maintaining close coordination with the local government units and other agencies for the search, rescue and assistance efforts.”
“We want to make sure that there will [be] sufficient manpower and resources that will be tapped for a unified response in assisting our affected kababayan,” he added. /das
HELP MINDANAO EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS
The Inquirer Foundation is calling for support for communities devastated by the recent magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao.
In partnership with the Philippine Red Cross, the foundation is amplifying appeals for food, clean water and other critical assistance for affected families.
Donors may send contributions directly to the Philippine Red Cross through its official transfer channels, the complete list is available on the PRC’s Facebook page.
The Philippine Red Cross has activated its emergency fund campaign and deployed teams on the ground to provide medical services, distribute relief goods and extend psychosocial support to affected families.
