Palace: Patients, hospitals first in Mindanao quake damage checks
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered government agencies to prioritize the assessment of hospitals and health facilities following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao. Patients are currently being treated in outdoor tents due to structural damage to buildings.
Why it matters
Ensuring the functionality of healthcare infrastructure is critical for disaster response and public safety during major seismic events.
About Us | Contact Us | Advertise | Privacy Policy | Member Agreement | Copyright Notice Copyright (c) 2026. Philstar Global Corp. All Rights Reserved My Profile Sign Out Subscribe Subscribe HOME HEADLINES OPINION NATION WORLD BUSINESS SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT LIFESTYLE EVENTS COUPONS OTHER SECTIONS X DUTERTE ICC TRIAL CORRUPTION SCANDAL FACT CHECKS EXPLAINERS Nation Palace: Patients, hospitals first in Mindanao quake damage checks Renalyn Ramirez - Philstar.com June 10, 2026 | 7:00am Patients from Sarangani Provincial Hospital stayed outside after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake, June 8, 2026. DSWD MANILA, Philippines - President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered agencies to prioritize the assessment of hospitals and health facilities affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao, Malaca ang said.
The article focuses on government disaster response efforts and humanitarian conditions.
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