Vice President Sara Duterte conducted visits to evacuation centers and medical facilities to check on survivors of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck parts of Mindanao on June 8, 2026.
On June 21, 2026, Vice President Sara Duterte paid visits to victims affected by the recent devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the regions of Davao Occidental and Sarangani in Mindanao, Philippines. She first inspected the evacuees at Ignacia A. Guillermo Central Elementary School in Barangay Nuing, Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental.
Following this, Duterte proceeded to Sarangani where she toured the Sarangani Municipal Hospital and the Philippine Emergency Medical Assistance Team (PEMAT) Field Hospital located in Glan. She also visited an evacuation center situated in Barangay Mabila, Balut Island.
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported that the earthquake affected approximately 1,599,350 individuals, equivalent to 375,664 families, with a confirmed death toll of 77.
In a statement, Vice President Duterte emphasized the importance of remaining vigilant and prepared for disasters, noting the unpredictability of such events. She also encouraged the public to keep the safety of all individuals in their prayers.
Her visit highlights the government’s ongoing efforts to assess the condition of evacuees and coordinate disaster relief and recovery operations in the affected areas. No official statements were made regarding overseas workers specifically, but the disaster’s scope affects many communities, potentially including overseas Filipino workers’ families.
Sources referenced:
- https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/992230/sara-duterte-earthquake-victims-davao-occidental-sarangani/story/