Iloilo city: The city and provincial governments of Iloilo are set to extend financial assistance to local government units (LGUs) in Mindanao impacted by the recent 7.8 magnitude earthquake. Mayor Raisa Tre±as announced that the city government will allocate PHP1.6 million, distributing PHP200,000 each to the eight most-affected LGUs, following approval by the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC) during its second quarter regular meeting.

According to Philippines News Agency, the recipient LGUs identified are General Santos City in South Cotabato; Glan, Maasim, Malapatan, and Kiamba in Sarangani; and Jose Abad Santos, Sarangani Island, and Malita in Davao Occidental. The data was released on Wednesday, highlighting the areas most in need of support.

Additionally, Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. confirmed in a press conference that the provincial government is also preparing to send aid. The proposal from the Provincial DRRM Office is currently under review. "Our assistance will be financial, but again, the nature is not for quick response, not for emergency response. It will go to their infrastructure and the like and not for immediate relief," he stated. The provincial government aims to finalize the amount for the affected LGUs by the end of the week.