As the onslaught of Tropical Storm Kristine continues to ravage a large portion of Luzon and various areas of Visayas and Mindanao, the need of affected communities for assistance also arises.
If you wish to send in-kind or monetary donations, here are some organizations and initiatives, as compiled by a report by GMA News Online, that have been organizing efforts for the victims of #KristinePH.
1. GMA Kapuso Foundation
The GMA Kapuso Foundation has begun its relief operations for the victims of Kristine.
You may send your donations via Cebuana Lhuillier, GCash, Shopee, Lazada, Globe Rewards, and Metrobank Credit Card. Donations are 100% tax deductible.
For more information, visit the GMA Kapuso Foundation website.
2. Angat Buhay
For those who would like to give in-kind donations, Angat Buhay is accepting support for their relief operations. Drop off is at the Museo ng Pag-asa, 84 Cordillera St., Sta Mesa Heights, Quezon City.
Donors are encouraged to prioritize easy-to-food items, avoid non-essential items, and consider donating in bulk for easier loading, repacking, and distribution.
For coordination, you may contact Menard Mabutol at 0969 298 6296.
3. Bicol University Student Council
The Bicol University Student Council is accepting canned goods, bottled water, hygiene kits, clothing, other essential necessities. You may drop off your donations at the ground floor of Bicol University Student Union Center (OSAS Building).
They are also accepting monetary donations via GCash, which will be used to provide load assistance and for purchase of critical resources for recovery efforts.
The BU student council has also partnered with Righters.PH and other sponsors to provide hot meals for evacuees near the university.
4. BU Isarog
BU Isarog, an organization of BU students from Camarines Sur, also launched a donation drive for those affected by Kristine.
In-kind donations may be dropped off at Bicol University College of Medicine, Gate 4, Bicol University, Daraga, Albay. Monetary donations may be sent through GCash or BDO.
They are also accepting partnerships, which can be coordinated through Jonathan Pelon at 0945 863 3911.
5. UP Oroquieta
UP Oroquieta, an organization of University of the Philippines Los Banos students from Quezon Province, is accepting monetary donations to contribute to relief efforts for Kristine victims.
You may send your financial support through LandBank or GCash.
6. Oragon UPB
Oragon, the official Bicolano organization in University of the Philippines Baguio, has also launched a donation drive for their kababayans affected by Kristine.
You may send your cash donations through GCash, LandBank, and BDO.
7. Rizal Technological University
RTU has launched a donation drive for its adopted community, Brgy. Badian in Oas, Albay, for the benefit of the victims of Tropical Storm Kristine.
In-kind donations accepted are drinking water, rice grains, ready-to-eat snacks, blankets and used clothing, canned goods, noodles, and hygiene products. They may be dropped off to Extension and Community Services Office - ECSO (RTU Main Campus) or Office of the Chancellor (Pasig Branch) on October 23 to 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cash donations may be transferred through GCash or LandBank.
8. UP Catandungan Los Baños
UP Catandungan Los Baños has partnered with Visible Inclusion to gather donations for those affected by Kristine in the province of Catanduanes.
Cash donations may be sent through GCash, Maya, LandBank, BDO, UnionBank, and BPI.
9. Save the Children Philippines
Save the Children Philippines is collecting donations through GCash for the benefit of children and families affected by the tropical storm.
Check their official social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram if you wish to reach out to these organizations.
