Following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has mobilized over 2,000 personnel to assist in emergency response operations. As of 1 p.m., 2,092 officers are engaged in various duties, including security at evacuation centers and direct aid to affected residents. Authorities have opened 545 evacuation centers, currently housing more than 2,400 individuals and over 500 families receiving essential supplies. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. emphasized the importance of coordination with agencies like the Office of Civil Defense and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). Transport systems have been disrupted, with flight cancellations and stranded passengers reported. Additionally, around 6,224 schools have been affected, impacting more than 3.2 million learners and prompting immediate safety inspections ordered by Education Secretary Sonny Angara. The PNP remains on heightened alert to ensure public safety and facilitate ongoing relief efforts as the situation develops.