Metro cities send aid, contingents to quake-hit Cebu

At least four local governments in the National Capital Region (NCR) have deployed emergency contingents and aid to earthquake-hit Cebu province.

- By PATRICK GARCIA, RICHIELYN CANLAS, and JONATHAN HICAP

Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso ordered the immediate deployment of medical aid and staff to the province of Cebu that was struck by a powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake on Sept. 30.

Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto on Wednesday, Oct. 1, said that the local government will extend support to Cebu following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that devastated several towns in the province.

The city governments of Muntinlupa and Taguig announced assistance to Cebu.

City of Manila

Domagoso called for an emergency meeting with city government officials, including Manila City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MCDRRMO) Director Arnel Eustacio Angeles, Acting City Treasurer Atty. Paul Vega, Manila Health Department OIC Dr. Grace Padilla, Bureau of Permits Director Levi Facundo, City Budget Officer Jorjette B. Aquino, and Chief of Staff Cesar Chavez, to tackle the medical response the city will deliver to the people of Cebu and nearby towns severely affected by the earthquake.