The onslaught of Super Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon (habagat) left several parts of Luzon devastated and flooded, including many areas in the capital region.
With many individuals and families affected, several groups and organizations have come together to put in place various donation drives for the victims of the calamity.
For those seeking immediate and urgent assistance, here are the important hotlines to remember:
Philippine Red Cross: 143 or (02) 8527-8385 to 95
Emergency Hotline: 911
Bureau of Fire Protection: (02) 8426-0219, (02) 8426-0246
Philippine Coast Guard: (02) 8527-3877
Department of Social Welfare and Development: (02) 8931-8101 to 07
Metro Manila Development Authority: (02) 882 4151 to 77
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council: (02) 8911-5061 to 65 LOC 100
Philippine National Police: 117 or (02) 8722-0650
Here are some initiatives and donation drives you can donate to:
GMA Kapuso Foundation
The GMA Kapuso Foundation launched “Operation Bayanihan” to aid the victims of Typhoon Carina and the habagat.
Cash donations can be deposited through the foundation’s bank accounts or Cebuana Lhuillier, GCash, Shopee, Lazada, and Metrobank Credit Cards. Visit their website for more information on ways to donate.
AGHAM Advocates of Science and Technology for the People
AGHAM Advocates of Science and Technology for the People, in collaboration with Brigada Kalikasan and the Science & Technology Network for People’s Development, is urgently calling for donations to support communities affected by Typhoon Carina.
Donations will be used to provide immediate relief, including hot meals, for communities in Commonwealth, Payatas, and Montalban. As indicated by the QR codes above, you can send your contributions via BPI or GCash.
Angat Buhay
Non-governmental organization Angat Buhay said they are partnering with Tanging Yaman Foundation Inc. (TYFI) for donations for those affected by the super typhoon. Donations to the organization may also be directed to TYFI.
Balai Obrero Foundation, Inc
Balai Obrero Foundation, Inc is accepting both monetary and in-kind donations to provide immediate assistance to workers and their families in Marikina and nearby areas affected by the typhoon.
Cash donations can be sent through EastWest Bank, account number 200057848889, under Balai Obrero Foundation Inc, or via GCash at +63 956 159 4733, under the name Emelinda Sagcal.
In-kind donations can be dropped off at the foundation’s headquarters, located at 63 Narra Street, Project 3, Quezon City.
Bayan Muna Partylist
Bayan Muna Partylist is actively accepting both food packs and monetary donations to support its community kitchen serving families affected in Quezon City, Antipolo, and Rizal.
Monetary contributions can be sent via GCash to +63 923 535 4319. For further information, please contact +63 932 117 5586 and ask for Ms Vienna or Ms Sarah.
Caritas Manila
Caritas Manila has organized a donation drive for families affected by Typhoon Carina. The organization has noted four immediate need kits in their announcement namely, medicine kit (P500), food pack (P1,000), bedding materials (P5,000), and wash kits (P1,000).
Community Pantry PH and Community Kitchens
Community Pantry PH founder Patricia Non called for donations to provide hot meals in evacuation centers.
“Para po sa mga nais tumulong malaking tulong po maski pa P10 para mas madami po tayong areas na maabot. Maraming salamat po,” she said in a post.
(For those who would like to help, even just P10 is already a big help, so we can reach more areas. Thank you very much.)
Concerned Artists of the Philippines
Concerned Artists of the Philippines put together a donation drive to aid the coastal communities and fisherfolk families along Manila Bay. The organization is accepting both monetary and in-kind donations.
Needed in-kind items include rice, canned goods, noodles, coffee, and drinking water. These can be dropped off at the guard lobby area of the College of Social Work and Community Development in University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City.
Gawad Kalinga
Gawad Kalinga has initiated “Operation Walang Iwanan” for the families affected by the typhoon. Those wishing to donate online may visit the organization’s website.
KADAMAY
Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap or KADAMAY is accepting both cash and in-kind donations, which could be dropped off at 12-A Kasiyahan Street, Don Antonio Heights, Brgy. Holy Spirit, Quezon City. KADAMAY’s lines are also open for reports of those in need of help.
Lingap Gabriela
Gabriela Partylist and Gabriela Youth, under Lingap Gabriela, have called for donations and volunteers to help the victims of Typhoon Carina.
In-kind donations can be dropped off at #35 Scout Delgado, Brgy. Laging Handa, Quezon City. They are accepting goods such as rice, canned goods, vitamins, medicine, and first aid equipment.
National Network of Agrarian Reform Advocates Youth
The National Network of Agrarian Reform Advocates Youth, in partnership with local areas, is launching a donation drive to address the urgent needs of affected communities. They are accepting both monetary and in-kind donations.
In-kind contributions such as canned goods, noodles, and coffee are welcome. For details on where to send these items, interested parties should message their Facebook page. Monetary support can be sent using the QR code attached above.
Only Bangtan PH
Only Bangtan PH opened a donation drive, which will be channeled through Angat Buhay. The monetary donations will be used for immediate relief and load assistance. Those who want to donate may access this link: https://bit.ly/CARINAPHDonationDrive
PISTON
PISTON has called on donations to aid the public transport workers affected by the super typhoon. Monetary donations can be cascaded through pistonph.com/carina-fund, while in-kind donations can be dropped off at 12-A Kasiyahan St., Brgy. Holy Spirit, Quezon City.
Philippine Animal Welfare Society
The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) is asking for support to bring relief to affected pets and their pet owners in Marikina.
Aside from monetary help, PAWS is also in need of in-kind donations such as dog and cat food, collapsible cages and crates, canned goods for humans, rice, and old towels.
In-kind goods can be dropped off at PAWS Animal Rehabilitation Center, Aurora Blvd. cor. Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, Quezon City.
Startruck PH
Kapuso couple Jennylyn Mercado and Dennis Trillo resumed their independent donation drive, Startruck PH, to aid the victims of Typhoon Carina.
Tanging Yaman Foundation Inc.
Aside from cash donations, the Tanging Yaman Foundation Inc. will also accept in-kind donations starting July 26 at the Richie Fernando SJ Covered Court, Wellness Drive, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City.
Tulong Kabataan PH Disaster Response Center
Tulong Kabataan PH Disaster Response Center, in partnership with the United Marikina Community Fire and Rescue Volunteers, urgently calls for volunteers to assist in Barangays Tumana, Malanday, and Sto Niño in Marikina City. Each one will be involved in evacuation efforts, distribution of relief goods, medical assistance, and providing shelter and support.
These communities are facing severe flooding due to the combined effects of Super Typhoon Carina. Support is essential for providing immediate relief and aid to affected residents.
UP Padayon Public Service Office
The UP Padayon Public Service Office calls for donations to provide prepared meals for affected University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman students and staff. They are also accepting monetary donations for affected students, faculty, and staff of other UP units.
