While severe tropical storm Maring is about to leave the Philippine area of responsibility, flood-hit areas in Northern Luzon still need assistance as rescue operations and evacuation efforts continue.
A total of 1,750 families were affected in the region alone, according to a Cagayan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office report released yesterday, Oct. 11.
On social media, hashtags such as #NorthernLuzonNeedsHelp and #CagayanNeedsHelp trended while netizens banded together to boost posts on emergency hotlines and calls for help from stranded families.
Apart from the joint efforts of local government units, Vice President Leni Robredo’s office also deployed on-ground teams to provide relief assistance and to gather rescue equipment.
Looking to lend a hand to the first responders and families affected by Maring? Here’s a list of donation drives run by local organizations and fandoms you can look into.
Rotaract Club of Tuguegarao
Founded by Rotary International, Rotaract is a global organization that empowers students and young professionals to create change in their local communities.
Tuguegarao’s Rotaract Club is currently accepting GCash donations which you can send to Ma. Angel A. Perez at 09053364967.
For additional details you may contact its club president Reymar Oloraza Olibas (09068369445) or Ma. Angel A. Perez (09053364967).
Pasabay
Para Sa Bayan (Pasabay) is a volunteerism and youth-development initiative to mobilize Cagayano youth.
It has collaborated with local organizations Ka Tugue, Project AkademiKo, and Kaya, Kakayanin Natin to organize an in-kind and monetary donation drive for affected areas in Cagayan.
You can send your donations to the following representatives:
Jaslein Duenas
BPI account number: 8549359486
GCash number: 09261972887
Pamela Kate M. Manongas
BDO Savings Account number: 13100018995
Contact number: 09277215508
Fraji Winnah Pascua
Land Bank account number: 3707129670
Pere Marie Lucia Baricaua
Paypal link: paypal.me/baricauap
You can find the drive’s transparency sheet here.
LUcal Donation Drive
LUcal Donation Drive is a community effort that was established in 2020 when Typhoon Ulysses hit areas in La Union. It has since teamed up with the Philippine Coast Guard and various local organizations to provide relief in Rizal, Cagayan, and Isabela.
It is currently accepting in-kind donations such as ready-to-eat food, bottled water, alcohol, face masks, and hygiene kits. You may contact Keith Sison (09770159270), Jessica Jack (09954890841), or Karen Ducusin (09457259141).
Monetary donations can be sent to the following representatives:
Keithlynn Sison
BDO account number: 008610060018
Jessica Jack
BPI account number: 0579302844
GCash number: 09954890841
Karen Ducusin
Metrobank account number: 7183799670101
Oplan Panagkaykaysa
Oplan Panagkaykaysa: #OneCagayan is a community donation drive that was formed in 2020 when Typhoon Ulysses hit areas in Cagayan. The initiative has since organized other projects such as community pantries and free services for students.
It is currently accepting in-kind and monetary donations, as well as load assistance.
In-kind donations such as clothes, hygiene kits and toiletries, face masks, alcohol, canned goods, noodles, biscuits and bread, rice, milk, drinking water, as well as blankets and beddings can be dropped off at Cindy’s Bakery in Bulala, Camalaniugan; or the Sta. Catalina De Ricci Chapel on Campos Street, Caritan Centro. For donation pick-ups, you may contact Julius P. Fronda (09354050976, 09669270461) or Gwyneth B. Calina (09175926491).
Monetary donations can be sent to the following representatives:
Julius Fronda
GCash number: 09354050976
Gwyneth B. Calina
GCash number: 09175926491
BPI account number: 8549295143
Abedel Rahman Omar Malenab Alloush
GCash number: 09382245040
Karen Joy Tanguilan
BPI account number: 8549069526
Land Bank account number: SA 0126550120
Coins.ph number: 09068385204
Inquirer Foundation
Inquirer Foundation Corp. is a foundation affiliated with The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. that supports a number of causes such as environmental preservation and youth empowerment through education.
It is currently accepting monetary donations through its BDO account:
Account name: Inquirer Foundation Corp.
Account number: 007960018860
You can also scan the code to donate through PayMaya. For inquiries, you can email foundation@inquirer.com.ph.
The Ateneo Disaster Response and Management (DReaM) Team
The Ateneo DReaM Team is Ateneo de Manila University’s disaster relief and rehabilitation work platform. Since Typhoon Ondoy hit the country in 2009, it has partnered with Tanging Yaman Foundation and Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan to coordinate financial aid and delivery of relief goods to affected communities.
It is currently accepting monetary donations through its BPI Peso Savings account:
Account name: Ateneo de Manila University
Account number: 3083721056
For an official receipt, you may send the following information to vpsd@ateneo.edu.ph: Name to appear on the receipt, email address, campaign being donated to (e.g. Tropical Storm Maring Relief Ops).
Saint Mary’s University student central council
Located in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, Saint Mary’s University is a private Catholic higher education institution. Its student central council is currently organizing a donation drive for affected areas in Isabela and Cagayan.
In-kind donations such as canned goods, bottled water, clothes, hygiene kits, and medicine can be dropped off at the Pedro Calungsod Hall in St. Mary’s University.
GCash donations can be sent to its officer Erica Denise Tiongson at 09615498413.
ARMY Cavite Fanbase
ARMY Cavite Fanbase is a local BTS fanbase that has built a reputation for organizing several donation projects—from drives for typhoon-hit areas to children with cleft lips.
It is currently accepting in-kind and monetary donations. For in-kind donations or Paypal donations, you can send them a DM.
You can also send donations to the following representatives:
Shyra Mae Doroteo
GCash number: 09499422289
Rana Kamilah Torres
Union Bank account number: 109427147561
Bellelievers Official
Established in 2017, Bellelievers Official prides itself as the first and official fan club of actress Belle Mariano. It has since formed several chapters in different provinces.
You may send GCash donations to Edielyn Jennwin D. at 09237438474. For inquiries, you may send a DM to BOFC Inquiries.
Photo courtesy of the Provincial Government of La Union’s Facebook page
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