Here's how you can send help to the victims of Tropical Storm Enteng
The Philippines faces its fifth tropical cyclone this year as Enteng brings heavy rainfall and strong winds.
According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the tropical storm developed from a low-pressure area off Samar Island on the evening of Sept. 1 and has been moving northwest at 30 kilometers per hour.
As of 2 p.m., Enteng has intensified further and is about to make landfall over the northern Aurora-Southeastern Isabela Area.
The state weather bureau also reported that the enhanced Southwest Monsoon will bring moderate to intense rainfall in other areas of Luzon and Visayas (especially along the western portions) over the next three days.
As Enteng continues to affect the country, communities are opening fundraising initiatives to aid those impacted.
If you have the means to extend a hand to our Kababayans in need, here's a running list of organizations and donation drives where you can offer help.
PhilSTAR Media Group's Operation Damayan
Philstar Media Group, through Operation Damayan, is accepting donations to help out victims of tropical storm Enteng.
Donations may be deposited to Philstar Daily Inc./Operation Damayan's Metrobank Savings account number 151-7-15152422-9. Email the deposit slip to [email protected].
Community Pantry PH
Patricia Non, the founder of Community Pantry PH, is calling for donations.
The group, which helps "inspire, grow and sustain community pantries in the Philippines," recently launched another initiative to build five or more community kitchens in various evacuation centers and affected areas, including Taytay, Pasig, Caloocan, Marikina, and Sta. Maria Bulacan, Batasan Hills, Marilao Bulacan and Naga, among others.
Non also encourages the public to send monetary donations via QR code, as each kitchen primarily needs P5000 to be built.
They are also looking for volunteers to cook food for the victims.
"Kung kaya po natin mag-ambahan maski tig-10 pesos para sa mga kusina na ito, napakalaking help na po n'un. (P5,000 po ang budget natin sa bawat kusina)," she wrote.
It added, "Maraming salamat po sa lagi nyong pagsuporta sa community initiatives natin!"
GCash
GCash users can help out by donating e-money even if they are abroad!
Our kababayans in the US can send donations via the mobile wallet app to trusted partner organizations like the Philippine Red Cross, Ayala Foundation Inc., ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation, GMA Kapuso Foundation, UNICEF, Philippine and Save the Children. You may simply scan the QR codes here.
You can send remittances via GCash as well through Taptap Send, OTT Remit, Remitly, Ria Money Transfer, and Western Union.
Operation Blessing Foundation Philippines, Inc.
You can provide financial help to Enteng PH victims via Operation Blessing Foundation Philippines through these bank accounts under the account name Operation Blessing Foundation Phils., Inc.
The other ways of donating is via its official website or mobile numbers 0939-921-5543 or 0918-906-7753.
Kadamay
Urban poor organization Kadamay is also urging the public for any donations.
"Nananawagan ang Kadamay sa lahat ng kayang magpaabot ng tulong pinansyal o materyal bilang tugon sa mga maralita na kasalukuyang kumakaharap sa matinding krisis dulot ng #EntengPH gaya ng matataas na baha, kawalan ng pagkain, tubig, at kuryente," it wrote.
Those who wish to donate may do so via GCash or BPI Bank transfer. In-kind donations may also be dropped off at 12-A Kasiyahan Street, Don Antonio Heights, Brgy. Holy Spirit, Quezon City.
Kadamay has opened its communication lines to assist those affected by the typhoon. Individuals can send messages to their social media accounts, including their location, number of people affected, current situation, and supporting photos or videos.
Naguenyou
Naguenyou, a youth-led movement in Naga City, is also calling for in-kind and monetary donations for the province's victims of Enteng.
For in-kind donations, they are in need of blankets, hygiene kits, rice packs, food, medicine, bottled water, toiletries, unused clothes, and towels, among others.
Volunteers can drop off donations at GSP Camarines Sur Council, Panganiban Drive (Beside the Red Cross), Naga City.
For monetary support, you can send donations through these QR codes via BPI, BDO and GCash.
Angat Taytay
Angat Taytay, part of Angat Buhay's Bayanihan Volunteer Network, is also calling for donations to help out families affected in Taytay, Rizal.
They are accepting monetary donations via GCash.
Refresh this page from time to time for updates.
