The Iloilo City Government is set to extend financial assistance following the recent earthquakes that affected several parts of the country.
Mayor Raisa S. Treñas announced that the city will provide P200,000 each to the local governments of Bogo City, Cebu and Davao Oriental as part of its continuing practice of extending aid to disaster-hit areas.
“The city will provide P200,000 each to the local governments of Bogo City, Cebu and Davao Oriental.”
“We are preparing to extend aid, kay ever since gina-practice ina naton,” said Treñas, adding that the city is currently finalizing this with the Budget Office.
On the night of September 30, 2025, an earthquake struck off northern Cebu and was felt by nearby areas, including Iloilo City.
The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS) reported that the magnitude 6.9 shaking killed 75 people, injuring over a thousand, damaging homes and infrastructure, and triggering widespread power outages.
Then, on October 10, 2025, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit off Davao Oriental, sparking structural damage and temporary tsunami warnings in nearby coastal areas.
In a statement following the September 30 quake, the lady mayor extended sympathies and prayers to the people affected, especially for those who had lost their loved ones.
“The Iloilo City Government stands in solidarity with Bogo City and will actively seek ways to support its relief and rehabilitation efforts.”
“The Iloilo City Government stands in solidarity with Bogo City and will actively seek ways to support its relief and rehabilitation efforts,” she said.
“As fellow Visayans, we are committed to helping our neighbors rise from this devastation and rebuild with strength and hope,” Treñas concluded.
