Vingroup, the parent conglomerate of Green GSM electric taxi service, has donated ₱10 million to support relief and recovery efforts for families affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Davao Occidental on June 8, 2026. The turnover was witnessed by representatives of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board-Davao Region (LTFRB-Davao).
Donation Turnover and Key Officials
The ₱10 million donation was handed over by representatives of VinFast, VGreen, Green GSM, and VinEnergo, led by Dao Quy Phi, Director of Investment and External Relations of Vingroup in the Philippines. The funds were received by Davao Occidental Board Member Bianca Ricci B. Navarra and Jose Abad Santos Municipal Mayor Jason Joyce.
Government-Private Sector Collaboration
Nonito A. Llanos III, regional director of LTFRB-Davao, expressed appreciation for the donation, highlighting the importance of collaboration between the government and the private sector in disaster recovery. “Through initiatives such as this, stakeholders continue to demonstrate compassion and unity in extending assistance to those most in need during times of crisis,” he said.
Earthquake Impact and Damage
The magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck offshore Maasim, Sarangani at 7:37 a.m. on June 8, 2026, and was felt in parts of Mindanao. Phivolcs issued a tsunami warning following the quake. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) report on June 14, 2026, infrastructure damage reached ₱1 billion, affecting 725 facilities. Additionally, 54,000 houses were damaged, with 9,900 totally destroyed and 44,100 partially damaged. The earthquake injured 1,403 people, mostly from Soccsksargen, while 40 individuals remain missing—22 from the Davao Region and 18 from Soccsksargen. An estimated 173,000 families, or about 724,000 individuals, were affected across the regions.
Use of Donation
Llanos stated that the ₱10 million donation is expected to support relief, rehabilitation, and recovery efforts for residents affected by the earthquake. The funds will aid in addressing the needs of the thousands of families who lost their homes or suffered damage.
