
It was like a scene straight out of a disaster movie with many of our kababayans in Mindanao beginning their week on June 8 jolted by a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck off shore in Sarangani Province.
Citing data from the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), GMA News Online reported that as of 6 a.m. yesterday, 33 deaths in the Soccskargen area have been recorded. In another update that came in at 11 a.m., there have been 488 individuals who have been injured as well.
Pinoy Big Brother host and former housemate Melai Cantiveros took to Instagram to pray for everyone who has been affected by this powerful earthquake.
In fact, in General Santos City, where some of Melai's family members are residing, the earthquake intensity reached magnitude 7.
Sharing some photos of the damages caused by the strong tremors, Melai said that her family in GenSan are okay, despite what happened.
“In Jesus Name tanggalin nyu na Lord ang mga aftershocks and sana Lord makabangon ang Mindanao labi na ang Gensan Lord sa paglindol na itu🙏🏼 thank you sa lahat ng nangamusta sa pamilya ko , thank you Lord all safe sila and praying for all families na safe din sila 🙏🏼
She added, “panawagan nadin po sa lahat ng gustu mag help need po ng more Tents sa mga hospitals namin dun.”
Source: mrandmrsfrancisco (IG)
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