At least 22 fatalities were confirmed by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) after a series of three magnitude 6 quakes hit Davao del Sur, South Cotabato, Cotabato, and Sultan Kudarat starting in the past weeks.
Meanwhile, according to the same NDRRMC tally, 432 people have been hurt and two are still missing. Over 25,000 people are currently reeling from the effects of the quake, half of them taking temporary refuge at evacuation centers.
20,957 houses were destroyed and 6,888 others damaged in the Davao region, Soccsksargen and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao by last week’s two quakes, an Inquirer report said.
Some victims have taken it to themselves to search for food and shelter in Cotabato. Carrying placards, they beg for help from passing motorists in highways.
The national disaster council head Ricardo Jalad has since denied the existence of a humanitarian crisis in Mindanao, citing the continuous relief operations and the functioning market where victims with money can purchase food. But what about those who don’t have the purchasing power?
Many organizations inside and outside of Mindanao have called out for donations for the victims, and you too can help through donating and/or volunteering. Here are some of the ways how.
Philippine Red Cross
Caritas Manila
Gabriela Women’s Party
Gawad Kalinga
Save the Children Philippines
Rotaract Club of Metro Kidapawan
Citizens’ Disaster Response Center
University of the Philippines
The University Student Council is extending its help to the victims of the earthquakes in Mindanao through a donations drive.
Please contact Marco Dava (0917 108 4376) for coordination or proceed to the USC office at Sampaguita Residence Hall for drop-offs. pic.twitter.com/C4bYtXy7Tq
— UP Diliman University Student Council (@USCUPDiliman) November 1, 2019
CALL FOR DONATIONS FOR MINDANAO EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS:
Cash donations and dry goods such as:
– canned goods
– rice
– packed noodles
– biscuits
– bottled water
– toiletries
are accepted. The CFOS-SC office is open for drop-offs from November 4 until Nov 8, 2019. pic.twitter.com/gNexwB4Pq2— UPV CFOS SC (@UPVCFOSSC) November 1, 2019
CALL FOR DONATIONS
UPV Pangkat Lingkod Bayan in partnership with UP Tubong Mindanao will hold a week-long donation drive on November 4-8 for our brothers and sisters in Mindanao who were affected by the recent earthquake. Kindly hand in your donations (monetary donations are pic.twitter.com/gmSFogbwr8
UP SOX just had its donation drive at Brgy. Zone 2 Basketball Court (near NDMU-IBED), Koronadal City, from 9AM to 4PM.
We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all those who gave their donations.
Bangon, Mindanao! pic.twitter.com/VL3EUxq1Ml
— UP SOX (@updsox) November 2, 2019
— UPV PALABAN (@upv_palaban) November 1, 2019
We are in need of donations for those affected by the earthquake in Mindanao.
WHERE TO DONATE?
Donations can be dropped of at the UPLB USC Office, 2nd Flr, SU BuildingFor questions or inquiries please contact us at 09662062575.#ReliefPH#ServeThePeopleBrigade pic.twitter.com/xutkA92IH1
— SAKBAYAN (@Sakbayan_UPLB) November 3, 2019
Ateneo de Manila University
The recent series of earthquake events in Mindanao disrupted and displaced many lives. We collectively pray for healing and plea for support from everyone. We are one for Mindanao. #BangonMindanao pic.twitter.com/mrmHdtG0ca
— Ateneo Culture and Arts Cluster (@AdDUCultArts) November 2, 2019
RELIEF | The University also calls for CASH DONATIONS to help aid the affected communities of the recent earthquakes.
Please see photo below for details. | @ADDU_Official #MindanaoQuake #BangonMindanao pic.twitter.com/YjvCAKhGWA
— ADDU SAMAHAN (@addusamahan) November 1, 2019
Association of Law Students of the Philippines
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines
Header photo courtesy of the Philippine Information Agency
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