Following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Southern Mindanao, George Erwin M. Garcia immediately checked on the condition of field personnel, offices, and equipment of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC).
Garcia said no personnel were injured and that the agency’s offices remained safe with only minor incidents reported.
“Pagkatapos na pagkatapos ng lindol ay nag-follow up kaagad tayo sa mga tauhan sa field, lalo na ’yung kalagayan nila, at siyempre ’yung ating opisina at mga kagamitan. So far, wala naman tayong nasaktan na mga tauhan,” Garcia said.
He added, “’Yung mga opisina naman po namin, wala rin pong damage, maliban lang sa mga pagtaob ng mga cabinet. Aside from that, wala po. Wala pong nawalang mga dokumento. Intact ang lahat.”
The COMELEC chief emphasized the importance of ensuring the safety of personnel and maintaining the continuity of the agency’s operations after the earthquake.
