🇵🇭 Stand with Mindanao — Fil-Am CAG Mission of Mercy Launched for M7.8 Sarangani Earthquake
Hampton Roads, VA — June 8, 2026. At 7:37 AM Philippine Time today, a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck offshore Sarangani Province in Mindanao, devastating communities across seven provinces in southern Philippines. Our hearts and prayers are with every family affected, every child still missing, and every first responder working through aftershocks to bring our kababayan home.
What we know so far
- 19 confirmed dead — 16 in Soccsksargen, 3 in Davao Region
- 134+ injured, 12 still missing as search-and-rescue continues
- M6.7 aftershock struck at 8:55 AM PHT near Balut Island
- 1-meter tsunami reached Mindanao coastlines
- 7 provinces affected: Sarangani, South Cotabato, Davao del Sur, Davao Occidental, Cotabato, North Cotabato, and Zamboanga del Norte
- 6,000+ schools disrupted — President Marcos has suspended classes across the affected regions
- PDRF Status: YELLOW (Enhanced Monitoring)
Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer / NDRRMC
🇵🇭 Fil-Am CAG Mission of Mercy — How You Can Help Right Now
Sa Diyos ang awa, sa tao ang gawa. Mercy belongs to God; action belongs to us. Fil-Am CAG is partnering with the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) to channel emergency relief directly to verified responders on the ground in Mindanao. 100% of donations go to disaster relief — Zeffy charges zero platform fees, so every dollar reaches our kababayan.
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