Several transmission lines in Southwestern Mindanao were damaged following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck on Monday, June 8, according to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).
In a statement released to the media as of 9:30 a.m., NGCP said the affected transmission lines serve areas in Davao del Sur, Davao Occidental, Davao de Oro, Davao Oriental, Maguindanao del Norte, Maguindanao del Sur, Sarangani, South Cotabato, North Cotabato, and Sultan Kudarat.
‘NGCP is still assessing the extent of the damage in Southwestern Mindanao, near the epicenter of today’s 7.8-magnitude earthquake,’ the statement said.
However, the grid operator reported that transmission services in Davao del Sur, Davao Occidental, Davao de Oro, and Davao Oriental had already been restored as of 8:20 a.m.
NGCP also said that power transmission services in the Northeastern, Northwestern, North Central, and Lanao areas remain stable.
The corporation assured the public that it would provide further updates as more information on the extent of the damage becomes available.
The earthquake struck near Maasim, Sarangani Province, affecting nearby provinces, particularly General Santos City and the municipality of Polomolok in South Cotabato. Initial reports indicated damage to buildings and other infrastructure. The tremor was also strongly felt in Davao City.