Mindanao Earthquake Relief Guide: How to Donate and Key Emergency Hotlines
The Business Manual encourages its readers, partners, and the business community to support verified relief and recovery efforts wherever possible.
A major earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 rocked Sarangani and surrounding provinces in the southern Philippines on June 8, 2026.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) warned of a tsunami in the coasts of Sarangani, Davao Occidental, Tawi-tawi, Sulu, Basilan, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, Sultan Kudarat, and South Cotabato provinces. It also warned of aftershocks in the epicentral area that may persist for several days to weeks. Some may be felt in nearby provinces.
At least 35 people have been reported dead and over 200 others injured as of the night of June 8.
As communities continue to recover following the recent earthquake in Mindanao, The Business Manual encourages its readers, partners, and business community to support verified relief and recovery efforts wherever possible.
Here’s how you can help.
Which Organizations Are Accepting Donations
• Angat Buhay
• JCI Cebu (Oplan Kaagapay)
• Philippine Red Cross
• Rotaract Club of Cebu (RotaAct)
• Sangguniang Kabataan of Brgy. Poblacion, Alabel, Sarangani
• Tabang Ta Bai
• Tulong Lasalyano (Operation Uplift)
• Waves for Water Philippines
Visit their official channels for donation details and volunteer opportunities.
How to Donate Responsibly After a Disaster
Before donating:
✓ Verify the organization
✓ Donate only through official channels
✓ Be cautious of unverified fundraisers
✓ Check for updates on how donations are being utilized
What Are the Emergency Hotlines to Call After the Sarangani Earthquake?
National Emergency Hotline: 911
Philippine National Police (PNP): 117 | (02) 8722-0650 | Text Hotline: 0917-847-5757
Philippine Red Cross: 143 | (02) 8527-0000 | (02) 8790-2300
Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP): (02) 8426-0219 | (02) 8426-0246
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG): (02) 8527-8481 to 89 | (02) 8527-3877 | Text Hotlines: 0917-724-3682 / 0918-967-4697
PHIVOLCS (Earthquake & Tsunami Monitoring): (02) 8426-1468 to 79
When calling any Metro Manila-based landline numbers (with an 02 area code) from a mobile phone or outside the region, remember to prefix the 7-digit number with the number 8.
With additional input from Patricia Mirasol.
Frequently Asked Questions
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck offshore Sarangani in the southern Philippines on June 8, 2026. PHIVOLCS issued tsunami warnings for several coastal provinces and warned of aftershocks persisting for days to weeks. At least 35 people were reported dead and over 200 were injured by the night of the event.
Verified organizations accepting support include the Philippine Red Cross, Angat Buhay, JCI Cebu (Oplan Kaagapay), Waves for Water Philippines, Tulong Lasalyano (Operation Uplift), Rotaract Club of Cebu, Tabang Ta Bai, and the Sangguniang Kabataan of Brgy. Poblacion, Alabel, Sarangani. Donors are advised to give only through official channels.
The Philippine national emergency hotline is 911. The Philippine Red Cross can also be reached at 143 or (02) 8527-0000. PHIVOLCS monitors earthquake and tsunami activity at (02) 8426-1468 to 79. When dialing Metro Manila landlines from a mobile phone, prefix the number with 8.
Before donating, confirm the organization has official digital channels and a stated relief mandate. Avoid unverified fundraisers on social media. Monitor how the organization communicates the use of funds. Established institutions like the Philippine Red Cross publish updates on fund deployment.
PHIVOLCS issued tsunami warnings for the coasts of Sarangani, Davao Occidental, Tawi-tawi, Sulu, Basilan, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, Sultan Kudarat, and South Cotabato following the 7.8-magnitude offshore earthquake on June 8, 2026.
