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Marcos on Davao Oriental earthquake: We are ensuring everyone is safe
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed all relevant government agencies to provide immediate assistance to victims of the magnitude 7.6 earthquake that hit Davao Oriental.
The President stated that the government is currently assessing the situation and ensuring the safety of all affected individuals.
He specifically tasked the NDRRMC, OCD, AFP, and PCG to spearhead evacuations in coastal areas, activate emergency communication, and coordinate with local governments.
Search, rescue, and relief operations are being prepared for deployment once it is safe.
The DSWD is pre-positioning essential food and non-food items, while the DOH is prepared to offer emergency medical aid.
Marcos urged residents in affected areas to remain alert, calm, move to higher ground, stay away from the shore, and follow instructions from local disaster councils and barangay officials.
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