GMA Kapuso Foundation aids over 12,000 in Davao Oriental quake-hit towns

The GMA Kapuso Foundation has provided assistance to over 12,000 individuals in three additional towns of Davao Oriental affected by the magnitude 7.4 and 6.8 earthquakes.

Aid was distributed in the towns of Manay, Tarragona, Cateel, San Isidro, and Banaybanay, addressing the needs of residents impacted by damaged homes and belongings.

Coconut farmer Emarcel Maynantay shared his harrowing experience of the earthquake's intensity, which caused significant damage to his house and possessions.

Some residents from coastal areas have evacuated to higher ground due to fear of aftershocks, prioritizing safety even after the tsunami warning was lifted.

Cateel Mayor Emilou Nuñez mentioned that the town continues to experience aftershocks, posing a challenge in providing for the residents' needs.

Fishermen in Cateel, like Edwin Delos Santos, are struggling, with his wife Annaliza relying on weaving pawid roof thatches to earn money for the family.

The Delos Santos family also fears for their home's structural integrity after it sustained cracks, emphasizing their urgent need for food.

Through its 'Operation Bayanihan' project, the GMA Kapuso Foundation distributed food packs and other aid to the affected residents.