Mindanao: The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and its key shelter agencies (KSAs) have mobilized financial and housing relief for thousands of families affected by the June 8 magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao.

According to Philippines News Agency, the mobilization follows President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directive to accelerate recovery efforts through swift government interventions. DHSUD Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling reported that the agency has deployed modular shelter units, distributed repair materials, and provided housing loan payment relief for affected borrowers.

A major component of the response is the National Housing Authority's (NHA) Emergency Housing Assistance Program, where qualified families with totally damaged houses will receive PHP30,000, while those with partially damaged structures will receive PHP10,000. The NHA has begun processing the cash assistance, subject to validation and endorsement by local government units (LGUs) and disaster assessment authorities.

Secretary Aliling emphasized the urgency of the President's directive, stating that the government's support must be felt immediately by the affected citizens as they recover from the earthquake's impact. He highlighted that DHSUD is focused on providing immediate support to address housing needs and help families restart their lives.

The DHSUD has also instructed its key shelter agencies to work closely with LGUs to expedite beneficiary identification and the delivery of construction materials to the affected communities. In addition, Secretary Aliling accompanied President Marcos during an inspection of affected areas in Sarangani province and Region 12 to personally assess the earthquake's impact on local communities, public infrastructure, and residents.