The Bangsamoro government and the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) have launched relief missions in General Santos City and Sarangani province following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Monday, according to BusinessWorld.
South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. reported that thousands of residents were displaced by the tremor, which also caused significant damage to infrastructure in the Soccsksargen region. The joint response aims to provide food, water, and temporary shelter to affected communities.
Authorities continue to assess the full extent of the damage as relief operations are underway. The coordinated effort between BARMM and OPAPRU underscores the ongoing collaboration in disaster response within the region.