The Philippines has always been known to be prone to typhoons and other calamities since it is geographically located above the equator, and it faces the Western Specific. With that, the Philippines’ experience in heavy rains, floods, and strong winds had resulted in several severe casualties to human life, nature, and its properties. Throughout the years, the Filipino people have experienced numerous typhoons that affected their way of living. But despite that, they have mastered the value of resiliency and generosity in facing these difficulties.
Recently, the typhoon Odette landed and mostly hit Visayas and Mindanao. From December 16 to 17, the typhoon has made landfall at least 9 times which destructed parts of Visayas and Mindanao and caused a blackout.
A lot of Non-Governmental Organizations started to exist to assist the victims of these calamities and here are some if you are looking forward to donating especially for this recent typhoon:
CARE Philippines
CARE Philippines has been a known organization since 1949 providing emergency relief and developmental assistance in the Philippines. Most of their relief operations are typhoons, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and displacements are all examples of large and minor catastrophes that occur within the country.
Adventist Development and Relief Agency Foundation (ADRA) Inc.
- Gcash: 09177162127 Katherine Vine Solilapse (ADRA finance officer)
- Paypal: Peso: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick…; Dollar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ATYECV9DWVL9U
- Bank Deposit / Transfer
- Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)
- Philippine National Bank (PNB)
- Banco de Oro (BDO)
Account Number: 011 648 001362
Akbayanihan
- Bank of the Philippine Islands
- Aimee Santos
- 0189573278
- GCash
- Maria Aimee Santos
- +639988662449
- Paypal
- Send to Paypal user: josephsantoslyons@gmail.com
- PayMaya
- Maria Aimee Santos
- +639988662449
Association of Chemical Engineering Students – Malayan Colleges Laguna
- GCash
- Vanessa Buenconsejo
- 09150554782
- Paymaya
- Patricia Capola
- 09957104803
- BPI
- 2649356758
- Patricia Capola
Center for Disaster Preparedness
A center committed to disaster risk reduction and protection of life, property, and the environment.
- BANK OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS
- Center for Disaster Preparedness Foundation, Inc.
- Peso: 3051-1139-09
- Dollar: 3054-0296-31
- Swift Code: BOPI PH MM
You may also visit their website.
Christ Commission Fellowship (CCF) Tulong Tayo
The Christ Commission Fellowship or CCF under the Tulong Tayo Ministru also lead a donation partnering with the Office of the Civil Defense and NDRRMC for the affected communities of Typhoon Odette.
They are accepting in-kind or monetary donations. For in-kind, you may drop the following items at Basement 3 of CCF Center, Frontera Verde, Ortigas Avenue 1850 Pasig:
- Rice
- canned goods
- noodles
- biscuits
- milk
- coffee,
- bottled water
- Clothes
- Housing Materials
For Cash Donations
- You may visit ccf.org.ph/give
- Go to Select mode of payment
- Select CCF TULONG TAYO / OTHERS
- Indicate “CCF Tulong Tayo” as the recipient
For the Future PH and Kids for Kids
Donate via:
- GCash
- 0917 521 5785
- Natasha Tanjutco
- Paymaya
- 0968 643 2712
- Kids for Kids PH
- Paypal
- tash.tanjutco@gmail.com
Ayala Foundation
Ayala Foundation serves as the corporate social responsibility arm of Ayala Corporation. It is a nonprofit organization that serves the social-cultural plans of Ayala.
They have been accepting cash donations to help communities affected by typhoons. Recently with Typhoon Odette, they have led a donation drive where you can donate through their website, GCASH, or Bank of the Philippine Island.
World Vision Philippines
World Vision Philippines is a humanitarian organization that aims to improve the lives of Filipino children, their families, and even communities to surpass poverty.
This recent typhoon they have participated in leading a donation drive for the affected communities of Typhoon Odette
To help, people may donate to any of the following bank accounts with account name World Vision Development Foundation, Inc:
- Bank of the Philippine Islands
- 4251-0024015
- Banco de Oro (BDO)
- 000-2700-4341-1
- Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank)
- 038-332-000-138
- Metrobank
- 0607060-518641
For more details, check their FB Page.
Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines
Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines is an organization with the alliance of individuals and youth formations that advocates for immediate, youth-led, and collective global climate action, climate justice, defense of environmental defenders, and system change.
For Typhoon Odette, the donation drive will be given to those affected communities in Visayas and Mindanao. The organization partnered with Agham Youth National, UP Green League, UP Zoological Society, UP Association of Biology Majors, and Saribuhay National to make this happen.
To donate for victims of Typhoon Odette:
- Paypal
- paypal.me/yacaphilippines
- Gcash
- Alab Ayroso
- 09182423575
- BDO
- JON ANGELO MARIA ZETA BONIFACIO
- 010640050611
Experiencing this kind of calamity is truly devastating especially when you face this during a pandemic. Fortunately, there are kind individuals and organizations who go out their way just to help those who are affected. With this happening in the country, it is gentle for everyone to always be extra steps ahead when it comes to planning. This also includes your financial plans. Being prepared for unexpected events like this will lessen the risk of losing everything you worked hard for.
With that always be mindful of how you spend and save your money. You may opt to build your emergency fund to have accessible money when things like this happen. Although it is not within your control, having something you can use during emergencies like this are really helpful for you to start again. You can also start thinking of investing your money in properties that give the value like condominiums. Several real estates offer ready for occupancy condo in places like Baguio where you can invest and earn also. You may also opt to try condo living and start having your condo designed the way you want it.
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