Country: Philippines Source: Association of Medical Doctors of Asia Please refer to the attached file. 19 June 2026 On 18 June, AMDA’s Japanese aid workers arrived in General Santos, a city on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines, which was severely affected by the massive earthquake last week. Upon arrival, the team was joined by AMDA’s local partners. The Filipino authorities have reported that the quake has left 78 people dead, and 1, 339 people injured. The affected population is estimated to top 1. 4 million people (over 340, 000 households) as of 18 June. According to the initial survey conducted by the AMDA team, St. Elizabeth Hospital, one of the leading medical facilities in the region, has suspended operations due to the damage. The hospital is currently working to resume services. Most parts of the city have already recovered from a power outage which occurred immediately after the quake. Meanwhile, city officials have been assessing the extent of the damage to buildings by attaching labels in different colors, such as red or yellow, depending on the severity. The method is also commonly used in Japan to determine whether a building is durable enough for possible repairs. Currently, the team has been packaging daily necessities such as drinking water, food items, and sanitary goods for upcoming item distribution efforts. This disaster-response initiative was inquired by Ms. Gloria Jumamil Mercado (COMMODORE, Philippine Navy Reserve, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of the Asian Center for Excellence in Development and Security) who has collaborated with AMDA over the years. While bracing for repeated aftershocks and possible landslides, the team hopes to deliver effective assistance to those persevering through difficult times. AMDA’s collaborating partners include: Philippine Navy Reserve Asian Center for Excellence in Development and Security Rotary Club of General Santos City Rotaract Club of Greater General Santos – Stratford International School
AMDA Emergency Relief #2: Mindanao Earthquake, Philippines
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