Manila, Oct. 9 -- Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro has commended the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for its decisive action and unwavering commitment to public service following the disastrous 6.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu and nearby provinces on Sept. 30.

Baricuatro particularly hailed PCSO's rapid deployment of relief aid and vital medical support through its Bayanihan Aid Caravan, saying the PCSO was among the very first national agencies to roll out assistance for victims in the immediate aftermath of the earthquake.

"We are deeply grateful to PCSO for your rapid response and for reaching out to help so quickly when Cebu needed it most," Baricuatro said in a news release on Wednesday.

To recall, the PCSO qu...