16 local governments in Soccsksargen get P520M for quake recovery

Inquirer.net - Nov 8, 2026

KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — Some 16 local government units in Soccsksargen or Region 12 have received a total of P520 million in national government assistance to help rebuild communities damaged by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off the coast of Sarangani province in June. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the ceremonial turnover of

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