Executive Secretary Ralph Recto says the national government is expediting the release of emergency aid and recovery funds for communities affected by a magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao. Recto, in a statement, says the government is mobilizing “the full machinery of government” following a directive from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. He says the government is able to deliver assistance to affected families immediately and will continue to speed up the release of additional support to help communities recover. Recto frames the administration’s priorities as saving lives, providing immediate relief, and restoring essential services. The statement also indicates that P362 million has been released for aid as part of the response effort. The sources provided do not include additional details on damage assessments, casualty figures, or the specific locations receiving assistance, but they present the fund release and government mobilization as central elements of the current disaster response.