Ernest Logistics Corp. (ELC) issued an advisory to its valued clients and partners announcing that operations across Davao City and the wider Davao Region are temporarily limited as the company prioritizes safety and infrastructure assessment following a major Magnitude 7.6 earthquake.
The powerful tremor, which occurred earlier today, had its epicenter located approximately 62 kilometers southeast of Manay, Davao Oriental, at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers. The shaking was felt strongly across the Davao Region and various other parts of Mindanao, including Lanao del Norte, prompting immediate and mandatory safety protocols across all ELC facilities and transport hubs.
Prioritizing Safety and Structural Assessment
The safety and well-being of every ELC team member, driver, and local partner remain the highest priority. All personnel in the affected areas have been instructed to immediately follow established earthquake and structural integrity assessment protocols.
Ground operations, including critical delivery schedules, warehousing access, and transport dispatching, have been curtailed to allow for a thorough inspection of facilities, vehicles, and key transport routes. This is a precautionary measure to ensure the continued security of assets and the safety of personnel before service resumption.
Client Communication and Operational Resumption
Ernest Logistics Corp. understands the critical importance of supply chain continuity and appreciates the patience and understanding of its clients and partners during this unforeseen natural event.
The company’s crisis management team is closely monitoring the situation, coordinating with local authorities, and actively assessing potential impacts on infrastructure. ELC is committed to resuming full operations responsibly and swiftly once the safety of its operating environment is confirmed and structural damage, if any, is addressed.
Further updates regarding the timeline for service resumption and any resulting delivery schedule adjustments will be communicated promptly through ELC’s official client channels.
