The Archdioceses of Davao, Digos, Tagum, and Mati (Daditama) dispatched the second wave of relief goods to Balut Island, which was severely impacted by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake. The relief supplies were transported aboard BRP Malamawi (FPB-2403) of the Coast Guard District Southeastern Mindanao (CGDSEM).
Contents of the Relief Shipment
The shipment included 123 sacks of relief goods, 41 tarpaulins, 127 pieces of linen, 101 hygiene kits, and 51 crates of bottled drinking water. According to Aileen Lizada of the Archdiocese of Davao, each relief pack contained five kilos of rice, six pieces of canned goods, salt, brown sugar, coffee, and noodles.
Comparison with First Wave
“This is the second wave. The first wave was delivered on June 20, and it was also transported by the Coast Guard. That shipment weighed six tons, while this one is larger at 7.1 tons,” Lizada said on June 26. The humanitarian effort was coordinated with Caritas Philippines and the Daditama Social Action Network.
Coast Guard Role and Commitment
Later that day, CGDSEM successfully transported the humanitarian relief to the affected families on Balut Island. The Coast Guard stated that this coordination reinforced the continuing partnership between the Coast Guard and faith-based organizations in delivering urgent relief to affected communities. “CGDSEM remains committed to its role as a reliable partner in disaster response and humanitarian logistics, guided by the PCG’s iCare program — anchored on Integrity, Commitment, Accountability, Responsibility, and Excellence in public service,” CGDSEM said.
Background of the Earthquake and First Wave
On June 20, 2026, BRP Malamawi, with three personnel from the Archdiocese of Davao, delivered the first wave of supplies, including 95 sacks of food packs, 75 bottles of mineral water, and 40 pieces of tarpaulins, to affected residents in Balut Island as part of Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR) operations for earthquake-affected communities in Davao Occidental.
Impact and Government Response
According to the Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao), approximately 1,570 families were affected by the earthquake. These families received emergency cash transfers of P5,122 for partially damaged houses and P10,244 for totally damaged houses. The magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Maasim, Sarangani, and was felt in parts of Mindanao. It was recorded offshore of Sarangani at 7:37 a.m. on June 8, 2026. PHIVOLCS issued a tsunami warning following the quake.
