The Office of the Vice President (OVP), through its Disaster Operations Center, is gearing-up its relief drive for residents affected by the recent earthquake in the Province of Cebu.
According to a press release, Vice President Sara Duterte directed the OVP Satellite Office in Cebu for the immediate mobilization of resources to assist families and individuals in Cebu Prince that were displaced by the tremor.
The Vice President has also placed the Satellite Offices in Eastern Visayas, as well as in Panay and Negros Islands, on standby for possible augmentation of resources in areas devastated by the Magnitude 6.9 earthquake on the evening of September 30.
At present, the OVP is assessing the schedule of relief operations, considering that several roads remain impassable, particularly in Northern Cebu.
“We stand with the people of Cebu during this difficult time. The OVP will continue to extend support and coordinate closely with local government units, national agencies, and private partners to ensure that immediate needs are met,” the OVP said in a statement.
The OVP’s Disaster Operations Center remains in close coordination with the Cebu Provincial Government and disaster response offices to monitor the situation and determine additional assistance required for recovery and rehabilitation efforts.*
