The Cebu Provincial Government reiterates its earlier call for collective relief assistance.

Amid traffic gridlock leading to northern Cebu, Cebu Capitol has urged again donors to "course their aid through coordinated hubs instead of proceeding individually to affected areas."

"Those already en route to the north are advised to turn back and drop off their goods at the Provincial Donation Hub established at the Danao City Boardwalk, which is now open," Cebu Provincial Information Office (PIO) said.

Set up by the Danao City Government in partnership with the Capitol, the hub aims to decongest roads, ensure orderly distribution, and accelerate delivery of aid to quake-hit municipalities. 

The Capitol warehouse and the Sacred Heart School- Ateneo de Cebu School Gym (General Maxilom Avenue Campus in Cebu City) are also open to accept donations.  

“We discourage small donation drives traveling to the north from Cebu City as it will take approximately 10 hours to reach the affected areas,” Cebu Capitol in an advisory stated. 

“We urge donors and volunteer groups to coordinate with the Provincial Donation Hub in Danao City instead," the advisory added. 

Apart from the Capitol warehouse, the hub in Danao City will serve as a collection and convergence point for all goods, which will be consolidated and dispatched immediately to the affected towns.

(Info courtesy: Cebu Provincial Information Office)