In response to the calamities that recently struck Luzon, various Mindanao-based organizations and groups have launched relief drives aiming to raise funds and provide necessities to families and individuals affected by Typhoon Ulysses (Vamco) and Typhoon Rolly (Goni).
Battering the island province of Catanduanes and Albay, Super Typhoon Rolly has left Bicol Region submerged in roof-level waters after encountering landslides and flash floods during the typhoon’s landfall last November 1.
Not long after, Typhoon Ulysses lashed Bicol, Calabarzon, and the National Capital Region, leaving numerous municipalities flooded and many Filipinos displaced.
Known as the 21st tropical cyclone to hit the Philippines in 2020, Typhoon Ulysses has pounded several communities last November 12, hampering response efforts and creating further destruction to the already affected areas.
Heavy rains from Typhoon Ulysses resulted in the Pampanga River’s swelling, causing it to overflow and immerse a lot of neighboring towns.
Being a catch basin to its nearby provinces, Tuguegarao City also experienced the worst flooding after waters released from the Magat Dam and close by regions engulfed the entire urban area.
With this, various initiatives have been set in motion to support the crisis survivors.
Here is a running list of donation drives seeking to help the affected in Luzon:
The University of the Philippines Kalinaw’s KAHIUSA: a Mindanao-based Donation Drive for the victims of #UlyssesPH.
UP Katilingban sa mga Anak Mindanao (UP Kalinaw) is a nonprofit youth organization and is the home of Mindanaoans in UP Diliman. All proceeds will be distributed to UP Anna na Cagayan and other relief responses by various organizations from the affected regions.
Name: Jonette May Sale Manalo
BPI: 2519-2431-24
Name: Aleta Keisha A Labao
BDO: 012550-027708
Name: Krizia Jaine D. Boston
GCash: 0966 964 0932
Name: Jonette May Manalo
PayMaya: 0956 683 2197
Name: Krizia Jaine Boston
PayPal: paypal.me/kriszoie
For further inquiries, you may contact Aleta Keisha A. Labao at 09663074471
You may send your proof of donations to [email protected] or to UP Kalinaw’s official Facebook page and track your donations at https://tinyurl.com/UPKDonationTracker
AdDU UCEAC #TyphoonReliefDrive
Ateneo de Davao’s University Community Engagement and Advocacy Council (UCEAC) is an organization which aims to provide aid for communities and minorities in need.
Account Name: Ateneo de Davao University
BPI: 2081-0568-73
BDO: 002700-207358
UCPB: 10-417-007038
Reminder to send a copy of your deposit slip to [email protected]
iHelp SAMAHAN #TabangLuzon Donation Drive
The official College Unit Student Government of Ateneo de Davao University is holding a monetary donation drive to help those affected by Typhoon Rolly and Typhoon Ulysses.
Name: Rona Marie De Castro
GCash Number: 09353003038
Please email a screenshot of your GCash receipt to [email protected] for monitoring purposes.
AdDU Political Science 1A “Polsci Panawagan” Clothing Donation Drive
PolSci Panawagan is an initiative by the students of AdDU Political Science 1A to support calamity victims in Luzon.
For in-kind donations such as functional clothes, flip flops, old shoes, mats, blankets, unused undergarments, please refer to the provided drop-off point:
Holy Child School of Davao, Davao-Bukidnon Highway, Tugbok, Sto. Niño, Davao del Sur
For further information, you may contact:
Justin Lorraine Paña: 0948 520 4277
Marizen Matuguina: 0912 035 0362
The Polsci Panawagan donation drive will only be accepting donations until November 20, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Project Bayanihan TINABANGAY: Call for Monetary and In-Kind Donations
Project Bayanihan is a Davao-based crowdsourcing and crowdfunding project for the vulnerable sectors. The accumulated monetary donations would simultaneously go hand-in-hand with the in-kind contributions to maximize all the efforts.
Name: Tricia Angelika Firman
BPI: 2519-2328-23
Name: Karl Mendiola
BDO: 001740-180508
Paypal: [email protected]
GCash, Grab Pay, and PayMaya: 09770812630
For in-kind donations such as blankets, banig, canned goods, hygiene kits, face masks, old and new clothes, infant milk, diapers, sanitary napkins, medicines (for cough, colds, and fever), and bottled water, you can refer to their drop-off point:
Wheel’s Parts & Industrial Supply, 501 Guerrero Juan Luna Street, Davao City (fronting Sta. Ana High School 4th Year Campus and DPWH Building)
Project Bayanihan is currently accepting donations Mondays to Fridays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, until November 25, 2020.
Davao City Youth for Green Environment #HelpCagayanValley
The Davao City Youth for Green Environment is a non-government organization that promotes environmental citizenship among the youth sector. All of the funds will be given to the Local Government Unit and other Youth Organizations of Cagayan to donate in Cagayan Valley Region.
GCash: 09075038212
Union Bank: 1096-5477-2083
A’TIN Davao Chapter: Babangon Tayo, Padayon #UlyssesPH Donation Drive
A’TIN Davao Chapter’s Donation Drive is part of the group’s anniversary project to help out the survivors of Typhoon Ulysses in Luzon.
GCash: 0927 537 5520
PayMaya: 0927 200 6620
PayPal: paypal.me/khimcervantes
Name: Pauline Angelie B. Andres
BPI: 3649-1335-99
Name: Jose M. Garcia
BDO: 001920-972623
Name: Marjo Española
Palawan: 0906 374 2388
Name: Marjo Española
Cebuana: 0906 374 2388
Note: Reminder to fill out the form in bit.ly/bangonpadayon for tracking purposes.
AdDU-based donation drives
Chairman of The University Community Engagement and Advocacy Council (UCEAC) Macoy Samante, shared how despite not being able to cater to in-kind donations due to the limitations of the pandemic protocols, the organization still continued to find ways to help.
“Ever since, the UCEAC has always looked into how to respond effectively during calamities. Even with various limitations, we will continue to look for ways to be able to help those in need,” Samante said.
Karlo Torreon, Social Sciences cluster representative, mentioned the challenges encountered by SAMAHAN in organizing a student-led donation drive instead of a centralized project by the AdDU administration. Luckily, the overwhelming support from the student body and university alumni made it possible to achieve.
“I also believe that this is a great sign because Ateneans are becoming increasingly involved in relief operations, thus, putting our Atenean values into practice,” Torreon stated.
The SS cluster representative also emphasized how the said initiative is a manifestation of the goals in SAMAHAN, to be responsive to the different crises, and offer genuine service.
“Being a student government means going beyond the four walls of our institutions and engage in projects that would benefit the marginalized. The donation drive was able to spark student involvement, which is important especially in mobilizing the needs of the victims of Typhoon Ulysses and Rolly,” he added.
On the other hand, Justin Paña, a student from AdDU Political Science 1A, expressed how the class’ donation drive amplifies their goal, which resonates with the integration of SS cluster’s very own flame to the grassroots level of PolSci 1A.
“This donation drive unites us, which is one of the main goals as a class, in the spirit of compassion as we exercise our capabilities to make this movement a success as a way to help our brothers and sisters in Luzon who are in need of help,” Paña said.