Around 100 families affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake and flooding in Alabel, Sarangani received assistance from the GMA Kapuso Foundation on Thursday, July 23, 2026.

The destructive tremor that struck with its epicenter in Maasim town on June 8, 2026, also affected the town of Alabel.

Several families in the town were among those affected after their houses sustained partial damage from the earthquake.

These families were also affected by flooding caused by the southwest monsoon or Habagat intensified by #IndayPH.

As part of its relief efforts, the GMA Kapuso Foundation extended assistance to 100 families from four barangays affected by the calamity.

The assistance came from the P7.5 million worth of material donations from Nitori Philippines.

“Bale ang ipinamigay natin dito yung Nitori assorted material donation, may mga beddings, may mga comforter may iba pang gamit na magagamit ng affected na families na may partially damaged houses sa lindol,” GMA Kapuso Foundation’s Maricel Tarrayo said.

The beneficiaries expressed their gratitude for the assistance.

“Daghang kaayong Salamat nga usa mi nga napili nga mga barangay nga mahatagan,” a beneficiary, Bernadette Aporto, said.

The town mayor said he has been encouraging the families affected to remain hopeful despite the challenges they are facing.

“Pirmi nako ginapahimangno nako sa ilaha nga dili lang gyud sila mawad an og hope kay siyempre ing-ani nga sitwasyon sakit sa ilang buot nga naing ana sila,” Alabel Mayor Bing Salarda said.