ILIGAN CITY (MindaNews / 09 June 2026) — Yesterday, we saw distressing videos showing just how traumatizing the major earthquake was for a large number of young people in General Santos and neighboring provinces. We are incredibly grateful for the
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 09 June 2026) — In discussions about regional development, attention often gravitates toward infrastructure projects, investment promotions, industrial parks, and economic growth targets. Roads are built, airports are expanded, and industries are encouraged to invest. These
A road in Barangay Kapatan, Glan, Sarangani Province damaged during the magnitude 7.8 earthquake on Monday (8 June 2026). Photo from the Facebook page of VICE MAYOR JAMES YAP JR.
Abraham Garcia Jr., an Associate Professor at the Ateneo de Davao University, was walking along C.M. Recto St. at 2:41 p.m. on Tuesday (9 June 2026) when he noticed people near the cracks of the façade of Vivaldi Residences. The cracks showed up after Monday’s magnitude 7.8 earthquake off Sarangani province. He took a shot (left photo), thinking it was a nice way to show the scale of the cracks with people nearby.
The 12-man team of the Zamboanga Electric Cooperative (ZAMCELCO) prior to their departure for General Santos City on Tuesday, 9 June 2026. The ZAMCELCO contingent brings with them a boom truck and other equipment to help in clearing and power restoration operations in areas hit by Monday’s 7.8 magnitude quake. MindaNews photo by QUEENIE CASIMIRO
MATANAO, Davao del Sur (MindaNews / 09 June 2026) – Nearly seven years after three buildings housing a total of 50 classrooms in the Matanao National High School were condemned and cordoned off following a series of earthquakes in the last quarter of
A road in Barangay Kapatan, Glan, Sarangani Province damaged during the magnitude 7.8 earthquake on Monday (8 June 2026). Photo from the Facebook page of VICE MAYOR JAMES YAP JR.
A building of the Notre Dame of Dadiangas University Integrated Basic Education Department in General Santos City sustains visible damage after the 7.8 magnitude earthquake Monday, 8 June 2026. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 9 June 2026) —The distraught mother of the Talacogon, Agusan del Sur basketball standout recruited to play ball for Ateneo de Manila University said she had no idea what kind of training program her son would
A Jollibee branch at the RD Plaza Building along Pendatun Avenue, General Santos City after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck off Maasim, Sarangani Monday morning, 8 June 2026. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
Photo from the official Facebook page of the Oroquieta Film Festival
A photo of Rene Baterbonia from his FB page
