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VILLAMOR AIRBASE, Pasay City, June 11, 2026 — In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s directive for a swift and comprehensive government response to communities affected by the Southern Mindanao earthquake, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has mobilized large-scale relief assistance and a strategic fleet of Patient Transport Vehicles (PTVs) for affected families, sending thousands of essential supplies, medical transport assets, and emergency assistance to impacted areas.
The latest relief operation follows PCSO’s initial response through its Authorized Agent Corporations (AACs), which immediately mobilized and provided relief aid to affected communities within the first 24 hours after the earthquake.
At 4 a.m. on June 11, PCSO’s bulk relief cargo was prepared for transport at Villamor Air Base in coordination with the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) and the Philippine Air Force (PAF) to ensure the swift delivery of assistance to communities in need.
An Airbus C-295 aircraft was allocated for the initial transport of relief goods to General Santos City. The C-295 departed Villamor Air Base at 8:20 a.m. carrying ChariTimba food packs.
A succeeding C-130 flight also departed at approximately 11:30 a.m. to transport the remaining relief goods prepared by PCSO for earthquake-hit communities in Southern Mindanao.
The transported relief packs are designated for immediate distribution to heavily impacted areas, specifically targeting displaced families and residents in Barangays Calumpang, Apopong, and Lagao in General Santos City, as well as affected communities in the municipality of Malapatan, Sarangani.
Aside from the relief goods transported from Villamor Air Base, PCSO is also deploying Patient Transport Vehicles (PTVs) from Cebu to support affected areas in Mindanao. Two PTVs each will be sent to Sarangani, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Davao del Sur, Davao Occidental, and Davao del Norte, while one PTV will be deployed to North Cotabato. This deployment of PTVs forms part of PCSO’s broader effort to support emergency response, medical assistance, and mobility needs in earthquake-affected communities.
The relief assistance includes ChariTimba food packs, hygiene kits, evacuation kits, and medicine kits intended to support affected families, evacuees, and communities recovering from the impact of the earthquake.
PCSO General Manager Melquiades “Mel” Robles said the agency’s continuing response reflects its commitment to be present for Filipinos from the first hours of a disaster through the succeeding phases of relief and recovery.
“In times of disaster, immediate action can make a real difference for families who have lost access to basic needs. PCSO, through our AACs, was able to respond within the first 24 hours, and we are continuing that effort by sending more essential supplies, medical support, and relief assistance to our kababayans affected by the earthquake in Southern Mindanao,” Robles said.
“This is part of our commitment to support the President’s directive for a swift and coordinated government response during calamities. We will continue to work with partner agencies to ensure that assistance reaches affected families as quickly and as efficiently as possible,” he added.
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The ChariTimba packages contain essential food items designed to help sustain affected families during emergencies, including rice, ready-to-eat canned goods, instant noodles, and other basic food supplies that can be easily prepared and consumed by displaced individuals and families.
Each evacuation kit contains a mosquito net, towel, blanket, plastic mat, pillow, pair of slippers, and hand-crank flashlight. The hygiene kits include a malong, deodorant, alcohol, shampoo, powder, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, face mask, tissue, sanitary pads, and nail cutter.
The magnitude 7.8 tectonic earthquake struck off Southern Mindanao on Monday morning, causing damage to buildings, disrupting utility services, and prompting the suspension of classes and work in several areas while authorities continued to assess the full extent of the damage.
Robles said the June 11 shipments form part of PCSO’s continuing relief response for communities affected by the earthquake in Southern Mindanao, with the agency prepared to provide assistance based on the needs identified on the ground.
“We remain committed to supporting our fellow Filipinos affected by this disaster. PCSO stands ready to provide assistance and work with our partners to help ensure that aid reaches the communities that need it most,” Robles said.
PCSO assured the public that it will continue coordinating with concerned government agencies and local partners to support ongoing relief, response, and recovery operations for communities affected by the earthquake in Southern Mindanao. (/)