Residents of Glan, Sarangani, among the hardest hit areas by Monday's powerful earthquake — are already running low on food supplies.

Delivery of large volumes of relief goods to the area has been hampered by damaged roads and bridges.

The local government is now calling on the national government to urgently send food, drinking water, and milk for children.

Vice Mayor Victor James Yap Jr. of Glan, Sarangani appealed directly for assistance, saying the municipality needs immediate help.

"Sana masilip ninyo kami sa Glan — kami na ang nasa dulo-dulo ng mapa ng Pilipinas. Municipality ng Glan, Sarangani, nasalanta kami ng napakalakas na lindol. So kailangan namin ng tulong. Ang munisipyo namin, wala na — sira na yung mga tao namin. Marami pa masyado na kailangan ng tulong. Ngayon nga, marami pa na hindi masyado nakuha na natabunan ng landslide. So marami pa, sir."

["We hope you can check on us here in Glan — we are at the very end of the map of the Philippines. The Municipality of Glan, Sarangani was devastated by a very powerful earthquake. We need help. Our municipality is in bad shape — our people are in ruins. So many still need help. Right now, there are still many who have not been properly reached — those buried by landslides. So there are still many, sir."]

Yap also flagged the critical shortage of basic necessities in the area.

"Kasi problema pagkain, tubig, mga gatas ng mga bata. 'Yung mga nasa barangay, paubos na rin ang stocks dito sa mga palengke natin dahil sa sobrang dami ng namimili."

["The problem is food, water, and milk for children. Those in the barangays — stocks in our markets are also running out because so many people are buying."]

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