LIST: How to donate and send help to those affected by Mindanao earthquake
A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck offshore Sarangani on June 8, shaking large parts of Mindanao and leaving many residents reeling from its severe impact.
In the hours following the earthquake, reports emerged of damaged homes and buildings, disrupted services, and families forced to evacuate from affected areas. Humanitarian groups, local governments, and volunteers have since begun mobilizing relief efforts to assist communities in need.
If you're looking for ways to help, several organizations are now accepting donations and other forms of assistance for those affected by the disaster. Here's a list of where you can send aid and how you can contribute to ongoing relief operations.
Philippine Red Cross
Philippine Red Cross announced that they are accepting donations that will directly support first aid and medical assistance to the victims of the Mindanao earthquake.
It will also be used to provide life-saving food and clean water, shelter kits for displaced families, and hygiene and health kits.
You can send your donation through their mobile wallets or through online transfers on their GCash, Maya, BDO, Metrobank, and PNB accounts.
Ayala Foundation Inc.
Ayala Foundations Inc. has also opened their donation channels to help communities affected by the recent earthquake.
They stated that they are now coordinating with local partners, volunteers, and affected communities to assess needs and mobilize support for families impacted by the disaster.
"Your donation can help provide emergency assistance and support recovery efforts in affected areas," they said.
You can donate through their GCash, PayPal, and everyorg accounts. BPI users can also send money through the account below:
- Account Number: 0011-1681-08
- Account Name: Ayala Foundation, Inc.
LoveYourself Inc.
You can also send assistance through LoveYourself Inc., which is launching a community donation drive to support those in need.
According to them, they are currently accepting in-kind donations, such as bottled water, food, medical supplies, hygiene kits, flashlights, clothing, communication tools, and other needs.
"Every donation, no matter the size, can make a difference. Your generosity can help provide immediate assistance and essential supplies to families recovering from this disaster," the company said.
You can drop these items off at the following locations:
- LoveYourself Anglo: Unit 5, 3/F, Anglo Building, #715-A Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City
- Athena by LoveYourself: 2nd floor, Lot 27, Block 6, LZT Building, Macabud Street, Amparo Subdivision, Brgy. 179, Caloocan City (North)
- Lily by LoveYourself: 2nd Flr. Pineda Bldg., #98 Mañalac Ave., Sitio De Asis, San Martin de Porres, Parañaque City
- LoveYourself Uni: 2nd Flr., Unit 209 Centro Buendia Bldg., 401 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Pasay City
- Victoria by LoveYourself: 2442 Park Avenue, 1/F Torres Building, Pasay City
- LoveYourself Welcome: 858 Blumentritt Road, Brgy. 528, Sampaloc, Manila 1008
For outside NCR, you may drop off items at any LoveYourself Hubs and Champion Community Centers near you.
ABS-CBN Foundation
The ABS-CBN Foundation, through its Sagip Kapamilya program, has also started coordinating with local government units and volunteer groups in Mindanao to assess the condition of affected families.
You can donate to their cause through their GCash, Maya, PayPal accounts and bank deposits. They are also accepting in-kind food and personal kit donations.
Student Council Alliance of the Philippines
The Student Council Alliance of the Philippines has also launched a relief drive for communities affected by the Mindanao earthquake.
"In this difficult time, we call on the student movement and the broader public to extend solidarity and support to our fellow Filipinos who are recovering from the devastation," they said.
"Every contribution, no matter how small, can help provide immediate relief and essential aid to affected communities, they added.
You can extend your help through the following channels:
- In-kind donations
- Christian Alday | 09765069535
- Monetary donations
- BPI: Justine Christian Thoms Dado Alday | 2749323828
- GCash: Matthew Christian Silverio | 09266907707
- GoTyme Bank: Matthew Christian Silverio | 019861533152
- UnionBank: Justine Christian Thoms Dado Alday | 109330928644
University of the East
The University of the East has called on its community to extend help and solidarity to Filipinos affected by the recent earthquake in Mindanao through its Office of Extension and Community Outreach.
Accepted donations include rice, canned goods, instant noodles, hygiene kits, and other basic necessities.
Donations may be dropped off at the UE OECO or NSTP Offices in UE Manila and UE Caloocan.
Save the Children Philippines
Save the Children Philippines is also asking for donations to help vulnerable children and families in the hardest-hit areas of Mindanao.
You can choose to donate P1,500 to help families of five with hygiene essentials, or P2,000 to provide psycho-social support sessions for children and teachers to recover from their trauma and feel safe. If you're feeling really generous, the P3,500 donation will provide a family with household essential items such as cooking and eating utensils, slealing mats, blankets, a flashlight, and a radio.
You can donate via their GCash, Maya, BDO, Metrobank, Security Bank, or BPI accounts.
McDonald's
Through their Kindness Kitchen program, McDonald's is aiming to serve 10,000 meals to frontliners and families affected by the recent earthquake across Southern Mindanao.
According to them, 2,500 meals are for General Santos City where 500 meals have been distributed to most affected communities including rescuers and volunteers.
They are currently asking for help so they can serve more.
Caritas Philippines
You can also help out by sending donations through Carital Philippines. They are accepting support through the following accounts:
- BPI: 4951-0071-16
- Metrobank: 632-7-632028586
- BDO: 004508034192
UP Alyansa
The student organization UP Alyansa is also calling for monetary donations to help provide relief and aid to affected communities.
You can send them through the following accounts:
- BDO - Von Eiron Mickhell Makainag | 0067 5023 7214
- GCash - Von Eiron Mickhell Makainag | 0945 447 9025
- BPI - Von Eiron Mickhell Makainag | 5586731787
