A total of 440 individuals were directly affected by the magnitude 6.0 earthquake that struck Masbate last week, the Office of Civil Defense said.
Following the magnitude 5.0 earthquake in Dimasalang, Masbate, a magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck 10 kilometers southwest Butuan, Masbate at 2:10 a.m. on Thursday, February 16.According to the OCD, 148 houses and 93 infrastructures sustained damage from the earthquake.Alejandro assured Masbate residents that the government will provide proactive aid to the victims and repair damaged infrastructure.
“Ongoing po ‘yung assessment natin. Nandun po ang ating mga kasamahan from the regional offices. Tumutulong sa LGUs para ma-assess ng maayos ‘yang damage sa Masbate at ma-restore ka-agad o maayos agad ‘yung mga kailangan ayusin po.”
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