15/06/2026
LOVE THE CITY UPDATE
June 13, 2026
Loving the City and Beyond
Victory General Santos continues to extend the Love the City initiative to more families and communities affected by the recent magnitude 7.8 earthquake.
On June 13, our teams went to serve affected families in Nopol, General Santos City; Malapatan, Sarangani Province; and the municipality of Glan, Sarangani Province, particularly in Poblacion Glan and Calabanit, Glan.
Where the Roads Were Broken, Love Found a Way
Glan, once known as a peaceful tourist town with pristine beaches and beautiful coastal communities, is now bearing the heavy marks of devastation. After the earthquake, several roads became almost impassable, making it extremely difficult to reach communities in need.
Unlike some areas in General Santos City, many houses in Glan fell to the ground. Families are grieving the loss of lives, living without electricity, and struggling with limited access to safe drinking water. With heavy rains causing landslides and many families left without roofs over their heads, the situation has become even more urgent.
Yet even in these difficult conditions, our teams went by God’s grace. They personally reached these devastated communities to bring relief goods, clean water, encouragement, and prayer to families who are fighting through fear, loss, and uncertainty.
For many families in the areas reached in Glan, this was the first help they had received since the earthquake. They expressed deep gratitude for the relief goods, clean water, and prayers shared with them in a time of great need.
Love on the Ground
Through the generosity of our donors and the service of our pastors, staff, volunteers, and families, we were able to distribute the following:
Nopol, General Santos City
113 relief packs
Malapatan, Sarangani Province
50 relief packs and 50 gallons of water
Poblacion Glan, Sarangani Province
51 relief packs and 51 gallons of water
Calabanit, Glan, Sarangani Province
87 relief packs and 87 gallons of water
More than the relief goods and water, our teams came to remind the people that they are not forgotten. We prayed with families, listened to their stories, and shared the love of God in a tangible way.
God Is Our Help and Shield
In moments of great need, we hold fast to the truth that God is near. He remains sovereign over what has been shaken, faithful to sustain those who are hurting, and present with every family facing loss and uncertainty.
“We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield.”
Psalm 33:20
To every person, family, and partner who has made this work possible, thank you for standing with the hurting and helping carry hope to places that need it most.
May our city and neighboring communities continue to experience the love, comfort, and faithfulness of Christ as we love the city and beyond, together.