Malacañang has assured the public that the government has enough funds to respond to the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck offshore Sarangani.
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said President Marcos has ordered all concerned agencies to act immediately and provide assistance to affected communities.
“Nag-utos na ang Pangulo at kailangang tumugon ang lahat ng ahensiyang involved dito at concerned agencies at alam natin na ang pondo sa ngayon ay sapat pa para sa pagsasagawa ng pagliligtas at pag-rescue at para maibsan ang impact ng nangyaring sakuna nitong araw na ‘to,” Castro said.
The Office of Civil Defense and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council are coordinating response efforts while monitoring affected areas.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development has been directed to pre-position relief goods, while the Department of Public Works and Highways is on standby to assess possible damage to roads, bridges and other infrastructure.IMT
