The House of Representatives on Wednesday adopted a resolution commending President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and national government agencies for their response to the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Sarangani, General Santos City, and other parts of Mindanao on June 8.
Through voice voting during a special session called by President Marcos, the plenary approved House Resolution No. 1132, introduced by Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III and all his deputies, led by Senior Deputy Speaker and South Cotabato 2nd District Rep. Ferdinand L. Hernandez.
The resolution commended President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and concerned national government agencies for their “swift, effective, coordinated, and compassionate” response to victims of the Magnitude 7.8 earthquake on 8 June 2026, citing these efforts as reflective of “the Administration’s commitment to public service and the welfare of the Filipino people.”
Co-authors of the measure include Deputy Speakers Janette L. Garin (Iloilo, 1st District), Yasser Alonto Balindong (Lanao del Sur, 2nd District), Francisco Paolo P. Ortega V (La Union, 1st District), Jefferson F. Khonghun (Zambales, 1st District), Kristine Singson-Meehan (Ilocos Sur, 2nd District), Ronaldo V. Puno (Antipolo City, 1st District), Ferjenel G. Biron (Iloilo, 4th District), Raymond Democrito C. Mendoza (TUCP Party-list), Yevgeny Vincente B. Emano (Misamis Oriental, 2nd District), David “Jay-Jay” C. Suarez (Quezon, 2nd District), Maria Rachel J. Arenas (Pangasinan, 3rd District), Alfredo “Albee” B. Benitez (Negros Occidental, 3rd District), and Vincent Franco “Duke” D. Frasco (Cebu, 5th District).
The measure cited the rapid government response following the disaster, which caused deaths, injuries, displacement, and widespread damage to homes, schools, hospitals, roads, bridges, and other critical infrastructure across affected areas of Mindanao.
It stressed that the scale of the earthquake underscored “the urgent need for immediate government intervention to address the needs of affected families, restore essential services, and facilitate the recovery of affected communities.”
The resolution recognized the efforts of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, Department of Social Welfare and Development, Department of Health, Department of Public Works and Highways, Department of Energy, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police, Department of Information and Communications Technology, telecommunications and connectivity providers, and other government and private sector partners.
It said these coordinated efforts “have significantly mitigated the effects of the disaster” through emergency relief, medical assistance, communications connectivity, electricity and fuel support, road-clearing operations, infrastructure restoration, and damage assessments, among other essential services.
The House also acknowledged ongoing government assistance, including relief goods, emergency shelter aid, medical services, rehabilitation efforts, financial assistance, and other forms of humanitarian support for affected families and communities.
While recognizing these efforts, the resolution noted that many residents continue to require assistance as recovery continues. It urged “the continued implementation and strengthening of relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction programs,” including emergency shelter assistance, medical services, communications restoration, electricity and fuel support, financial aid through the PCSO, and the expeditious repair of roads, bridges, ports, airports, schools, hospitals, and other critical infrastructure.
It further emphasized that restoring communications, power supply, transportation networks, and access to essential services remains critical to sustaining recovery and ensuring the efficient delivery of government assistance.