We are now at the General Santos City Hall. Behind me, there is an information board showing the impact of the earthquake. The board displays the number of casualties: as of around 4 a.m. on June 9, there are still 4 missing persons in General Santos City, with a total death toll of 13, and the number of injured listed here. This section shows the damage to infrastructure in General Santos City: so far, 66 infrastructure sites have been damaged. Additionally, the board indicates the affected families and individuals, with a total of over 1,800 families impacted.

We know that this disaster has far-reaching effects, affecting multiple areas in the southern Philippines. The focus will be on the Davao region, particularly Davao Oriental province, and the South Cotabato-Sarangani-General Santos region in the 12th district. Food supplies are being distributed gradually, and the Civil Defense Office has deployed logistics support, using air and sea transport to deliver more food supplies to more remote disaster areas. Road clearing and repair work have also begun.

General Santos City Hall

General Santos City Hall serves as the seat of local government for General Santos City in the Philippines. Originally established as a municipal building, it has undergone several renovations and expansions to accommodate the city’s rapid growth since its official cityhood in 1968. Today, it stands as a symbol of the city’s development from a small agricultural settlement into a major urban and economic hub.

General Santos City Hall

General Santos City Hall serves as the seat of local government for General Santos City in the Philippines. Originally built in the mid-20th century, the building has undergone several renovations to accommodate the city’s rapid growth, reflecting its transformation from a small agricultural settlement into a major economic hub in South Cotabato. The structure stands as a symbol of the city’s governance and development, named after General Paulino Santos, a key figure in the area’s early settlement.

General Santos City Hall

General Santos City Hall, located in the heart of General Santos City, Philippines, serves as the seat of the local government. Built in the mid-20th century, the building has witnessed the city’s transformation from a small agricultural settlement into a major economic hub, often called the “Tuna Capital of the Philippines.” Its architecture reflects a blend of modern and functional design, symbolizing the city’s growth and resilience.

General Santos City Hall

General Santos City Hall serves as the seat of local government for General Santos City in the Philippines. Originally established as a municipal building, it was elevated to a city hall after the area was officially chartered as a city in 1968. The building reflects the city’s growth from a small agricultural settlement into a major urban and economic hub in the Soccsksargen region.

General Santos City Hall

General Santos City Hall serves as the seat of local government for General Santos City in the Philippines. The building reflects the city’s growth from a small settlement into a major economic hub, and it was established to support the administrative needs of a rapidly urbanizing area. Its history is closely tied to the city’s development, particularly after General Santos was officially chartered as a city in 1968.