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Billionaire Tony Tan Caktiong’s Jollibee Foods Corporation issued a statement after videos of the collapse of part of its stores in General Santos City went viral.
MANILA, Philippines – Several companies that operate malls, hotels, and restaurants in General Santos City have issued advisories after severe damage. earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 started in the coast of Sarangani province on Monday, June 8.
After a video of the partial collapse and destruction of one of its stores in General Santos City went viral, Jollibee Food Corporation (JFC) said Monday night that all its members in all its stores in the city are “accounted for and safe.”
“At this time, we have not received any reports of injuries in our stores located in the affected areas,” said billionaire fast-food magnate Tony Tan Caktiong.
“Our hearts go out to all those affected by this tragic incident. At this time, the safety of our customers and store team members remains our top priority,” JFC said.
JFC has at least 10 stores in General Santos City.
Robinsons Malls of the Gokongwei Group, which operates Robinsons Gen San, said it was “very relieved to report that all employees are safe and there are no injuries.”
It also closed the shop for a thorough inspection of the building.
“The safety of our people, partners, and community remains our absolute priority,” Robinsons Malls said.
In addition, Robinsons Hotels & Resorts also said that all guests and staff at the Grand Summit Hotel in General Santos City are safe.
“Some adjustments to future bookings may be required, and our team is ready to assist with any queries,” Robinsons Hotels & Resorts said.
In a separate statement, Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC) said its engineering and technical teams were conducting “rigorous structural inspections” of all its properties in Mindanao.
“Robinsons Land is closely monitoring the situation on the ground. While we are relieved to share that our employees and guests are safe and accounted for, our focus now is to ensure the complete safety of our wider communities,” RLC said.
SM City head of the Sy Santos family said the evacuation was done in the store, and that they are looking at “any effects that the earthquake may cause to the safety of all customers, employees, and business partners.”
The SM Foundation also launched Operation Tulong Express with the Philippine Red Cross and SM Malls nationwide for monetary donations that will “help families and communities affected by the recent earthquake.”
Gensan’s KCC Mall and Marbel’s KCC Mall also said that everyone in their malls was “safely led out to the evacuation area,” and that they closed the malls due to aftershocks and for inspections.
We will update this article as more companies provide advice and other information.
Follow Rappler’s live coverage of the Sarangani earthquake here. – Rappler.com
