GENERAL SANTOS CITY — Debris from walls and ceilings has been cleared in General Santos International Airport after the facility was affected by a magnitude 7.8 earthquake.

Department of Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez conducted inspections at the airport on June 9, 2026.

Lopez orders the immediate clearing and rehabilitation of all damaged facilities to restore the airport to optimal condition.

Currently, the airport operations remain limited to government, military, and humanitarian flights to ensure that the delivery of relief and emergency aid to affected communities won’t be delayed.

According to Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), commercial flights remain suspended until June 11, 2026.