DAVAO REGION — Relief efforts continue to pour in for thousands of families affected by the twin earthquakes that struck the Davao Region on October 10, 2025, as both the Philippine government and the United States extend substantial humanitarian assistance.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office XI reported that a total of ₱27.3 million worth of aid has been distributed to affected communities across Davao Oriental, Davao del Norte, and Davao de Oro. The assistance includes 2,000 family food packs valued at ₱1.17 million and various relief supplies.
According to DSWD’s Disaster Response Management Division, Davao Oriental recorded the highest number of affected residents, with 66,657 families or 282,323 individuals impacted. At least 1,345 families are currently staying in evacuation centers, while 278 houses were totally damaged and 912 partially damaged.
In Davao del Norte, 238 families (1,056 individuals) from four municipalities and 26 barangays were affected, with 60 families still in evacuation centers. The province recorded six totally and 69 partially damaged houses.
Meanwhile, in Davao de Oro, 699 families (3,070 individuals) were affected, including 224 families or 849 individuals currently sheltering in evacuation centers. The province reported nine totally and 352 partially damaged homes.
DSWD also announced that ₱2.1 million in standby funds and 100,049 family food packs worth ₱58.9 million remain available for further distribution to quake-hit areas in the region.
In a show of international solidarity, the United States government has pledged additional humanitarian aid under the #EDCAinAction initiative, which highlights the cooperation between the Philippines and the US through the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA).
US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson announced that the United States is providing over 137,000 family food packs and 500 emergency shelter kits for the victims of the so-called “doublet earthquake” that struck Davao Oriental.
“My heart goes out to all those affected by the Mindanao earthquake and recent natural disasters,” Carlson said, adding that the US is closely coordinating with DSWD to assess and address further needs in affected communities.
As government and international partners continue their coordinated relief operations, both agencies assured the public that more assistance will reach the quake-affected families in the coming days.