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PNP assures sustained presence in quake-hit towns in Mindanao still plagued by power outages

Published Jun 15, 2026 04:24 pm

At A Glance

  • Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., PNP chief, directed the Police Regional Office in Davao (PRO-11) and Soccsksargen (PRO-12) to increase patrols in residential neighborhoods, commercial centers, automated teller machine sites, fuel stations, and other critical infrastructure as they face higher vulnerability during prolonged blackouts.
RESIDENTS displaced by the earthquake spend a night at Panambalan Integrated School in Barangay Rio del Pilar, Glan, Sarangani. (DepEd-Sarangani)
RESIDENTS displaced by the earthquake spend a night at Panambalan Integrated School in Barangay Rio del Pilar, Glan, Sarangani. (DepEd-Sarangani)
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monda, June 15, sait it deployed additional personnel to communities struggling with power outages following the recent earthquake in Mindanao to prevent crime and protect the public.
Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., PNP chief, directed the Police Regional Office in Davao (PRO-11) and Soccsksargen (PRO-12) to increase patrols in residential neighborhoods, commercial centers, automated teller machine sites, fuel stations, and other critical infrastructure as they face higher vulnerability during prolonged blackouts.
“We have strengthened our security presence in affected areas through mobile patrols, foot patrols, and coordination with local authorities,” Nartatez said.
“Our objective is to reassure residents of the presence of their police not only for their safety but also for response to any request for assistance,” he added.
According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), a total of 39 areas remained without power supply in Regions 11 and 12 as of June 15.
Affected areas include Davao Occidental, Davao Oriental, Davao del Sur, South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and Sarangani.
The magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Maasim, Sarangani on June 8 has killed 65 people while 1,447 others were injured and 36 remained missing.
The powerful temblor has affected 176,186 families composed of 736,386 individuals across Mindanao, displacing thousands and damaging over 57,000 homes.
The PNP stated that maintaining peace and order remains a top priority in disaster-stricken and vulnerable communities. As such, Nartatez instructed local commanders to cooperate with local government units, barangays, and utility providers to quickly resolve emerging security concerns.
“The public can expect a sustained police presence in affected areas,” Nartatez said.
“We ask everyone to remain calm and continue working closely with local authorities as we carry out measures to keep communities safe and secure,” he added, noting that police units across the affected regions will maintain emergency readiness while utility companies work to restore full electricity services.

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