Actress and TV host Melai Cantiveros has called for prayers and urgent assistance for her hometown,n General Santos City, ty following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck the southern Philippines on Monday.
In a social media post, she expressed concern for affected residents and said hospitals in the area need additional tents amid ongoing relief operations.
Authorities have confirmed widespread damage across parts of Mindanao, with at least 19 fatalities reported as of posting.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said the quake was among the strongest recorded in the country this year and triggered tsunami warnings in nearby regions.
Government agencies continue disaster response and recovery efforts as aftershocks remain possible.
Source: PhilNews24 | June 9, 2026
