IDPPAR no. 16, Displacement due to earthquakes (North Cotabato and Davao del Sur), Issue no. 01
On 29 October 2019 at 09:04 AM, a 6.6 magnitude Tectonic Earthquake jolted the Municipality of Tulunan, Province of North Cotabato. The earthquake caused destruction and displacement of populations across Region 11 and Region 12, specifically provinces of North Cotabato and Davao del Sur.
The earthquake affected 37,706 families or 188,533 individuals and claimed at least 22 lives. DROMIC Official Reports indicate that 6,293 families or 31,465 persons were displaced. The reports further show that 24,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) have taken refuge inside 34 Evacuation Centers, while 7,465 are staying outside ECs camping outdoors with makeshift tents across Region 11 and 12.
Government, which remains on top of the situation has mobilized resources at all levels. In the case of North Cotabato, the Provincial Government has established preliminary coordination mechanisms, such as the activation of Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Incident Command Post (ICP), which are based in Amas, Kidapawan City. The Provincial Government of North Cotabato appreciated the ongoing assessment and response activities by various International and Non-government Organizations, Civic Groups and Private donors.
