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Davao Oriental earthquakes: Where to donate to help affected communities
Davao Oriental was hit with two earthquakes on Friday.
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Manay, Davao Oriental in the morning. Then on Friday evening, an earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck off the shore of Manay.
According to Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), the second earthquake was not an aftershock but the latter half of a doublet, or two closely-timed earthquakes happening nearby. Almost 800 aftershocks were recorded as of 7 a.m. Saturday, PHIVOLCS said.
The Municipality of Manay in Davao Oriental has since declared a state of calamity following the two earthquakes, while several areas in the Davao Region provinces have suspended classes and work on Saturday, October 11.
Seven people were reported to have died following the Davao Oriental earthquakes, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Saturday. All of the fatalities were reported in Region 11 and are still for validation.
As Davao Oriental recovers from the aftermath of the quakes, several organizations have opened donation drives to help out the communities affected.
Here is a list of places where you can donate.
GMA Kapuso Foundation
The GMA Kapuso Foundation has launched its Operation Bayanihan project to aid the communities affected by the Davao Oriental earthquakes.
For those who wish to extend a helping hand, donations may be made through the QR codes and details below via Metrobank, Land Bank, BDO, Bank of Commerce, UnionBank, PNB, Cebuana Lhuillier, GCash, Lazada, and Shopee. Visit the GMA Kapuso Foundation website for more information.
In an update on Facebook on Friday, the GMA Kapuso Foundation said that relief goods for Davao Oriental residents are expected to arrive on Saturday, October 11, which will be repacked with the help of the Philippine Army on the same day.
Relief distribution for the quake victims is set to begin on Sunday.
Previously, the GMA Kapuso Foundation conducted relief operations for those affected by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Bogo, Cebu, and by Typhoon Opong that both occurred in September.
Sixteen thousand individuals affected by the Cebu quake received aid from the foundation, while 32,336 Opong victims were given assistance.
The foundation is open to more donations to build earthquake- and typhoon-resistant classrooms in Cebu.
Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation
Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation is “committed to helping far-flung and coastal areas access and finish children's education.”
The foundation opened a drive for monetary donations via BDO and BPI for pesos, and BDO, PNB, and Wells Fargo for dollars. QR codes for GCash, Maya, PayPal, PayPal USA, and PDAX are also up on the foundation’s Facebook page.
They also accept in-kind donations like food, water, and hygiene kits which may be dropped off at Cebu International School, Cebu City.
Negros Oriental State University Student Government of Dumaguete City
Negros Oriental State University Student Government of Dumaguete City (NORSU-SGDC) in partnership with Siliman University opened a donation drive for Cebu and Davao earthquake victims.
In-kind donations may be dropped off at the NORSU-SGDC office, while monetary donations may be given through GCash via 0917 143 2411.
Planet Cora
Planet Cora, a nonprofit environmental organization, accepts monetary donations. Those who want to donate must fill out a Google Form.
Davao Oriental State University Student Council
The Davao Oriental State University Student Council opened a drive for both monetary and in-kind donations.
Monetary donations may be sent to USC Auditor Lemwiel Hitutua via a GCash QR code and to USC Treasurer Loui Jay Rhean Ponce for on-hand cash.
The student council also calls for in-kind donations such as bottled water, canned goods, clean clothes, power banks, sleeping mats, hygiene kits, and more.
The drop-off location is Home Brew Cafe by Quality Bread on Surigao-Davao Coastal Road, Brgy. Dahican, Martinez Subdivision, City of Mati, 8200 Davao Oriental. They are open for donations at 6 a.m., and will bring these to the evacuation centers before 7 a.m.
iDEA Student Publication
The iDEA Student Publication of Card-MRI Development Institute (CMDI) in Tagum organized a donation drive for in-kind donations.
They accept food packs, clothing, blankets, hygiene kits, bottled water, and other essentials.
The drop-off point is CMDI Tagum Campus in Purok Lemonsito, Brgy. Mankilam, Tagum City.
For coordination, contact these point persons
- Rhea Marsala, SLC Adviser - 0977 619 0761
- Michael N. Cose, COMDEV Adviser - 0912 197 3857
- John Kenette Penonia, iDEA Adviser - 0977 233 0444
Operation Blessing Foundation Philippines Inc.
Operation Blessing Foundation Philippines Inc. is open for monetary donations as well.
On its Facebook page, the foundation shared QR codes and bank details for donations via GCash, BDO, Maya, Metrobank, Union Bank, BPI, and credit cards like Visa, MasterCard, JCB, and American Express.
Donations via 7-Eleven Cliqq, and money remittance via RD, ML, and iRemit are also available.
Tagum City Youth Development Office
The Tagum City Youth Development Office is accepting in-kind and monetary donations.
The essentials needed are water, rice, canned goods, hygiene kits, sleeping mats, blankets, and medicines, among others. These may be dropped off on the first floor of the City Hall of Tagum.
Monetary donations are accepted via Gotyme through Elly John Montejo (019017060548) and GCash through Jessamine Olea (0970 989 0739).
Sangguniang Kabataan of Barangay Tomoaong
The Sangguniang Kabataan of Barangay Tomoaong in Davao Oriental has called for canned goods, tents, and water, for the quake victims. These may be dropped off at the Barangay Tomoaong Covered Court in Tarragona, Davao Oriental.
They also accept GCash donations via Bonin Magdipig (0976 475 5271).
—Nika Roque/CDC, GMA Integrated News
