President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, inspected several schools and other key facilities in General Santos City that were damaged by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake two days earlier.

Marcos was accompanied by high-ranking government officials, including Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Anton Lagdameo, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian, and General Santos City Mayor Lorelie Pacquiao.

The President’s visit was part of the government's ongoing response to the disaster, aimed at ensuring the immediate delivery of assistance, the restoration of critical infrastructure, and the safety of residents affected.

Marcos inspected the damaged outpatient facility building of St. Elizabeth Hospital in General Santos City following the powerful tremor.

Fallen concrete debris from the building’s walls could still be seen, along with large visible cracks.

According to hospital management, no serious injuries were reported during the earthquake.

However, the clinic of about 150 doctors and staff was affected. The building is no longer operational.

“It was already assessed, not operational, we need to rebuilt, rehabilitate, and it will take seguro at the very at least 4 to 6 months before we are able to bring it back up here,” St. Elizabeth Hospital CEO, Antonio Veneracion, said.

The President also inspected Romana Acharon Integrated School in Barangay Calumpang, which was also damaged by the earthquake.

During the inspection, Marcos met with teachers who were affected by the disaster.

He also inspected the General Santos City National High School in the same barangay, where two buildings are set to be demolished due to severe damage caused by the earthquake.

“This building was labeled red so ibig sabihin hindi na siya pwedeng gamitin kung hindi siya ma-major repair,” General Santos City National High School Principal, Matty Napoles, said.

“Kailangan pa rin nating tiyakin na safe at yung mga engineer ay papasok para i-assess  kung ano ba ang parte ng building na pwede pang gamitin at yung hindi talaga pwede ang pabagsakin yung buong building kailangan mabigyan tayo ng impormasyon tungkol diyan,” Marcos said.

As part of the administration's coordinated response, Lagdameo is monitoring relief operations and inter-agency efforts closely to ensure the efficient delivery of government assistance to affected families and local government units across Mindanao.

Marcos and other members of his cabinet also checked the distribution of P5,000 financial assistance to the first 5,000 displaced workers affected by the earthquake under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS).

DSWD said additional financial aid will also be given to families whose homes were damaged. Families who lost a loved one due to the earthquake will receive P50,000.

During the visit, a P100 million fund intended for the repair of the damaged city hall is also set to be turned over to the local government.

“Taos-puso kaming nagpapasalamat sa kanya dahil ang bilis po ng tulong  na aming natatanggap ngayon,” Pacquiao said.

Marcos will also focus on other provinces affected, including Sarangani and other areas in South Cotabato.

He directed concerned government agencies to fast-track rehabilitation efforts in affected communities across Mindanao.