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Over 17,000 families or 77,000 individuals in Mindanao have been affected following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck offshore Sarangani on Monday.

The reported death toll from the earthquake was announced on Tuesday.

For those who wish to help affected communities, several organizations are accepting monetary and in-kind donations.

GMA Kapuso Foundation

The GMA Kapuso Foundation is accepting monetary donations to help purchase relief goods for earthquake victims.

Donations may be sent through Metrobank, Land Bank, BDO, Bank of Commerce, UnionBank, PNB, Cebuana Lhuillier, GCash, Lazada, and Shopee.

Visit the GMA Kapuso Foundation for donation details.

Palm Grill x Cabel

Community initiative Palm Grill x Cabel is accepting rice, canned goods, and over-the-counter medicines until June 15.

Donations may be dropped off at the Palm Grill Tomas Morato branch from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will be forwarded to the Congressional Office of the Lone District of General Santos City for distribution.

Tulong Lasalyano

The De La Salle Brothers Inc., in partnership with the Diocese of Marbel–Social Action Center, launched Operation Uplift to provide immediate aid and recovery assistance to communities affected by the earthquake.

Donors may contribute through the campaign’s posted QR code.

Tabang Ta Bai

Tabang Ta Bai, together with Youth Service Philippines and its National Youth Volunteers Summit network, is raising funds for relief and recovery efforts across affected areas in Mindanao.

Donations will support emergency food, clean water, temporary shelter, and livelihood recovery initiatives.

Monetary donations are accepted until June 20 through:

GoTyme Bank

  • Account Name: Lea Grazielle Z. Batuhinay
  • Account Number: 019901667801

Rotaract Club of Cebu

The Rotaract Club of Cebu, through the RotaAct Initiative, provides relief and support to communities affected by the Mindanao earthquake.

The group is accepting monetary donations for its relief efforts through the following channels:

GCash

  • Account Name: Hazel Dolorito
  • Account Number: 09973387073

PNB

  • Account Name: Catherine Girlie Lumaghan
  • Account Number: 303010060010
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Mindanao

Mindanao is the second-largest island in the Philippines, known for its rich cultural diversity and vibrant indigenous traditions. Historically, it was home to powerful sultanates, such as the Sultanate of Sulu and the Sultanate of Maguindanao, which thrived on trade before Spanish
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Mindanao

Mindanao is the second-largest island in the Philippines, known for its diverse cultures and rich history as a center of trade and Islamic sultanates long before Spanish colonization. It is home to the indigenous Lumad peoples, the Moro Islamic groups, and a significant Christian settler population, with major historical sites including the Rajah Baguio’s kingdom and the Sultanate of Maguindanao. Today, Mindanao is celebrated for its vibrant cultural heritage, natural wonders like Mount Apo, and ongoing efforts toward peace and development amid its complex history.

Sultanate of Sulu

The Sultanate of Sulu was a powerful Islamic state founded in the 15th century, centered in the Sulu Archipelago in the southern Philippines. It played a key role in regional trade and resisted Spanish colonization for centuries, maintaining its sovereignty through diplomatic and military means. The sultanate’s influence declined in the 20th century, but it remains a symbol of cultural and historical identity for the Sulu people.

Sultanate of Maguindanao

The Sultanate of Maguindanao was a powerful Muslim state in the southern Philippines, established in the 16th century under Sharif Kabungsuwan, a Muslim missionary from Johor. It controlled much of Mindanao’s coastal and riverine areas, thriving on trade and resisting Spanish colonization for centuries. The sultanate’s influence declined in the 19th century due to internal divisions and Spanish military campaigns, but its legacy remains central to Moro identity and culture today.