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Tulfo to oversee Mindanao earthquake response, says Romualdez
House Speaker Martin Romualdez has assigned Deputy Majority Leader for Communications Erwin Tulfo to assess the damage caused by the magnitude 6.8 earthquake that struck Southern Mindanao.
Romualdez, who is with President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on official business in the United States, expressed deep concern and a sense of urgency regarding the earthquake's impact.
Tulfo will be responsible for identifying essential resources to aid the affected communities and ensure a coordinated and efficient response to relief and recovery needs.
He is scheduled to meet with officials in General Santos City and Sarangani on Sunday.
As of writing, seven people have died from the earthquake.
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House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez assured residents of Mindanao affected by the magnitude 6.8 earthquake that the House of Representatives is coordinating with relevant agencies for a swift and effective response.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has ordered government agencies to continue relief operations and monitor areas affected by the magnitude 6.8 earthquake in Mindanao.
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Vice President Sara Duterte assured aid for areas struck by a magnitude 6.8 earthquake that hit Sarangani Island, Davao Occidental, and surrounding areas on Friday.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. assured that all necessary assistance will be provided to victims of the 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Mindanao.
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A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck off Sarangani, Davao Occidental, causing damages and one reported fatality.
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