7.8 Mindanao Quake Kills 45; Glan Residents Trek for Food

In a recent ANC 24/7 report, residents of quake-hit Glan in Sarangani trek along damaged roads toward the main highway in search of food and water supplies days after the disaster struck.

Offshore Quake Devastates Sarangani Coast

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck offshore Sarangani, Mindanao on June 8, 2026 at 7:37 a.m. local time. The tremor originated in waters near the province and sent strong shaking across Soccsksargen and the Davao Region. The Philippines sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire and records an average of 20 earthquakes daily, yet this event produced widespread structural damage in coastal barangays of Glan and nearby municipalities.

Confirmed Casualties Reach 45 Across Two Regions

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reports 45 confirmed deaths, with 33 in Soccsksargen and 12 in the Davao Region. Another 487 people sustained injuries while 17 remain missing. NDRRMC figures continue undergoing validation as responders reach isolated areas. Families in General Santos City and Cotabato City now face immediate burial and medical expenses following the loss of loved ones.

Marcos and Duterte Conduct Separate Relief Missions

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited General Santos City on Wednesday and announced P50,000 in aid for each family of the fatalities. He also pledged P100 million for the reconstruction of the damaged General Santos City Hall. Vice President Sara Duterte separately toured quake-hit areas in Sarangani, General Santos City, and Cotabato City to distribute her own relief packages. These parallel efforts underscore ongoing political dynamics between the two leaders while aid reaches affected households.

Power Supply Slowly Returns to 71,525 Households

As of June 10, 71,525 consumers remained without electricity, down from 130,463 immediately after the quake. Two power plants stay offline. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin expects full normalcy within the week as the Department of Energy restores supply gradually to prevent grid overload. Meralco and the One Meralco Foundation have begun delivering relief goods to Southern Mindanao communities still waiting for lights to return.

More Than 1,100 Schools Close After Damage Assessments

DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara confirmed that 1,129 schools suffered damage. Classes remain suspended in many municipalities while engineers inspect buildings. Students in Glan and surrounding barangays now study in temporary learning spaces or stay home, disrupting the school year for thousands of children whose families already struggle with lost income from damaged sari-sari stores and farms.

Damaged Roads Force Sea Vessel Deliveries to Remote Barangays

Collapsed roads and bridges continue to block land access to interior communities. The Office of Civil Defense now uses sea vessels to reach isolated coastal and upland barangays. Residents in these areas report zero food, water, electricity, or mobile signal several days after the quake. Local volunteer Greatess Joy Ampan has urged media outlets to spotlight these underserved pockets where families sleep outdoors amid continuous aftershocks.

2,023 Aftershocks Keep Families Outdoors

PHIVOLCS recorded 2,023 aftershocks by the morning of June 10, of which 47 were felt. The constant tremors prevent residents from returning to cracked homes. In Glan, entire families remain camped along roadsides, relying on bayanihan spirit to share whatever supplies reach them. The Office of Civil Defense warns that further strong aftershocks could still occur in the coming weeks.