The 10th Infantry “Agila” Division has deployed disaster response units to assist communities affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck parts of Mindanao on June 8, 2026.
Following initial reports of the quake, the division placed its units on heightened alert and sent response teams from the 27th Infantry Battalion, 28th Infantry Battalion, Task Force Gensan, 1002nd Infantry Brigade, and 10th Emergency Response Company to support emergency operations in affected areas.
Troops are now helping conduct rescue and disaster response operations, damage assessment, route clearing, and other humanitarian assistance activities. These efforts are being carried out in coordination with the Office of Civil Defense, local government units, the Philippine National Police, Bureau of Fire Protection, and other partner agencies.
Major General Alvin Luzon, commander of the 10th Infantry Division, said the military remains fully engaged in assisting affected communities.
“Our troops, particularly those under Task Force GENSAN and the 1002nd Infantry Brigade, are already on the ground conducting disaster response and rescue operations in support of affected communities. In close coordination with the Office of Civil Defense, local government units, and partner agencies, we remain committed to helping ensure the safety and welfare of our fellow Mindanaoans during this challenging time,” Luzon said.
The 10th Infantry Division said it continues to monitor developments and provide necessary assistance to communities affected by the earthquake.