Manila, June 8 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday ordered the immediate mobilization of government agencies following a strong earthquake off the coast of Sarangani that triggered tsunami warnings in several coastal provinces in Mindanao.

In a statement, Marcos said the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) are now coordinating response and monitoring operations in affected areas.

The President directed the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to pre-position relief supplies and ensure evacuation centers are ready and operational for residents who may be displaced.

He also ordered the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to stand by f...