FIRST DISTRICT, Pampanga – Pampanga First District Representative Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. is set to donate P100,000 out of his own pocket for the victims of the 7.6 magnitude earthquake that struck Davao Oriental on October 10, 2025.
“Nakikiramay po ako sa ating mga kababayan sa Mindanao na nasalanta ng lindol,” Lazatin said.
“Kasama po ninyo ang Unang Distrito ng Pampanga sa inyong muling pagbangon sa sakunang ito,” he added.
According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) the earthquake struck some 44 kilometers northeast of the town of Manay.
Coastal communities were evacuated following a tsunami warning issued by the PHIVOLCS. As of writing, the PHIVOLCS has recorded at least 179 aftershocks.
National Disaster risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reports at least 26 people and 147 injured due to the earthquake, which caused several structures, including old churches, to collapse.
The Davao earthquake comes less than two weeks after the 6.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Bogo City, Cebu on October 1, 2025.
It can be recalled that Lazatin also stated that he will donate P100,000 out of his own pocket for the Cebu earthquake victims.
Lazatin’s Chief Adviser, Department of Transportation Asec. IC Calaguas, and Chief Political Affairs Officer Reina Manuel are also set to give personal donations of P25,000 each for the Davao victims.
The Red Pillars Foundation, headed by Calaguas and Manuel, will also donate P50,000.
