(SPOT.ph) Our thoughts and prayers go to those affected by the devastating earthquake that hit Bohol and Cebu last Tuesday, October 15.
Hospitals and houses were damaged by the earthquake so water, medicine, clothes, and hygiene products are high-priority donations. For those who would like to extend a helping hand, here is a list of the relief efforts being done by various organizations:
(Last Updated: October 22, 2013)
Oplan Bangon Bohol is a team of Boholanos from Manila, Cebu, and Davao. Contact Cathy at 0932-894-8149 or 0916-749-8814 for inquires about donations. Here is the account information for those who would like to offer financial support:
- Bank: Chinabank
Account Name: Association of Young Boholano Professionals in Metro Manila, Inc.
Account No.: 120 - 129009 - 0
Swift code: CHBKPHMM
1. University of Cebu
The University of Cebu is accepting donations in kind and in cash. Here is the account information for those who would like to offer financial support:
- BDO AYALA BRANCH (Cebu City)
Peso account No. 2420075 958
Account name: University of Cebu
2. Alagang Kapatid (TV5 / Interaksyon.com)
Alagang Kapatid Foundation is accepting donations in kind, drop-off is at a warehouse in 730 Quirino Highway, San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City, Philippines.
Here is the account information for those who would like to offer financial support (Send a copy of the cash deposit slip to alagangkapatidfoundation.tv5@gmail.com or to alagangkapatidfoundationtv5@yahoo.com for it to be on record):
- Bank of the Philippine Islands - Ayala Avenue SGV Branch
Account Name: Alagang Kapatid Foundation, Inc.
(PESO) PHP ACCOUNT NO: 1443-0533-32
(DOLLAR) USD ACCOUNT NO: 1444-0214-85 - Banco De Oro - BDO Makati Ave - Ayala Branch
Account Name: Alagang Kapatid Foundation, Inc.
(PESO) PHP Account No.: 00- 5310-41016-4
(DOLLAR) USD Account No.: 10-5310-46264-4 - PAYPAL ACCOUNT
Username / beneficiary: alagangkapatid@news5.com.ph
View more information here.
3. The Philippine Red Cross
All 7-Eleven branches accept donations for Red Cross.
Here is the account information for those who would like to offer financial support:
- Banco De Oro
Peso: 00-453-0018647
Dollar: 10-453-0039482 - Metrobank
Peso: 151-3-041631228
Dollar: 151-2-15100218-2 - Philippine National Bank
Peso: 3752 8350 0034
Dollar: 3752 8350 0042 - Unionbank of the Philippines
Peso: 1015 4000 0201
Dollar: 1315 4000 0090
All Check/Cash for the account of Philippine Red Cross (Swift Codes)
- Banco De Oro
BNORPHMM - Bank of the Philippine Islands
BOPIPHMM - Metrobank
MBTCPHMM - Philippine National Bank
-PNBMPHMM - Unionbank of the Philippines
-UBPHPHMM
You can also send finacial support via phone:
- SMS
Text REDAMOUNT to 2899 (Globe) or 4143 (Smart) - G-Cash
Text DONATEAMOUNT4-digit M-PINREDCROSS to 2882
You can donate the following denominations:
Globe: 5, 25, 100, 300, 500 or 1000
Smart: 10, 25, 50, 100, 300, 500 or 1000
View more information here.
5. Subsidiary Philippine Airlines (PAL)
Interaksyon.com reports that PAL has activated its Humanitarian Cargo Grant program. Individuals or groups who would like to donate may contact the PAL Foundation through 851-2980 or 855-8000 local 2653.
PAL will transport items such as "medicines, food and water, hygiene products, clothing and other necessities, such as mosquito nets and repellants, flashlights, radios, among others" over other lower priority items.
6. DSWD
Donations can be brought to the DSWD National Resource Operations Center in Pasay City. Call 852-8081 for more details.
DSWD has an online form which you can fill out for donations in cash, click here to fill it out.
7. Sagip Kapamilya
Here is the account information for those who would like to offer financial support:
- Peso Account
Bank Name: BANCO DE ORO
Bank Account No: 393- 011-4199
Bank Account Name: ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. - Sagip Kapamilya
Branch: Sct. Albano, Quezon Avenue, Quezon City
Swift Code: BNORPHMM
- Dollar Account
Bank Name: BANCO DE ORO
Bank Account No: 393-008-1622
Bank Account Name: ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. - Sagip Kapamilya
Branch: Sct. Albano, Quezon Avenue, Quezon City|
Swift Code: BNORPHMM - Peso Account
Bank Name: BANK OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS
Bank Account No: 305-111-2775
Bank Account Name: ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. - Sagip Kapamilya
Branch: West Triangle, Quezon City
Swift Code: BOPIPHMM - Dollar Account
Bank Name: BANK OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS
Bank Account No: 3054-0270-35
Bank Account Name: ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. - Sagip Kapamilya
Branch: West Triangle, Quezon City
Swift Code: BOPIPHMM - Peso Account
Bank Name: PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK
Bank Account No: 419-539-5000-13
Bank Account Name: ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. - Sagip Kapamilya
Branch: Timog, Quezon City
Swift Code: PNBMPHMM - Dollar Account
Bank Name: PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK
Account Number: 419-539-5000-21
Account Name: ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc.-Sagip Kapamilya
Branch: Timog, Quezon City
Swift Code: PNBMPHMM - Peso Account
Bank Name: METROBANK
Account Number: 636-3-636-08808-1
Account Name: ABS - CBN Foundation, Inc. - Sagip Kapamilya
Branch: Examiner Quezon Ave. Branch
Swift Code: MBTCPHMM
8. Rock Ed Philippines
Rock Ed Philippines is accepting cash donations for water to be sent in Bohol. Send them a private message on their Facebook page if you want to help through them.
9. Bookay-Ukay Philippines
Bookay-Ukay in Maginhawa Street, UP Village, Diliman, Quezon City is accepting relief goods to be sent to the Philippine Red Cross. If you live within the area, you can swing by their store from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. to drop-off donations.
10. 98B COLLABoratory
98B COLLABoratory will be accepting donations to be sent to Bohol and Cebu in the Saturday Market X Future Market at Escolta this October 19, 2013, Saturday.
11. Isko Operations
The UP Diliman Student Council is accepting donations. You may reach them at 0917-864-0333 or 0917-872-5396.
Here is the account information for those who would like to offer financial support:
- Bank: PNB
Name: University Student Council UP Diliman
Account No.: 393989700047
Branch: UP Campus Branch
12. Gawad Kalinga
The Gawad Kalinga page has a GIVE NOW button you can click to donate via credit card. Donations in-kind are also welcome and for those who would like to offer financial support, here is the account information:
BANK DEPOSIT
- Gawad Kalinga Philippine Peso Current
Account No.: 3101 0977 56
Branch: BPI EDSA Greenhills - Gawad Kalinga US Savings
Account No.: 3104 0162 34
Branch: BPI EDSAGreenhills
Swift code: BOPIPHMM