Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
As we approach the commemoration of our Savior’s birth, Caritas Manila and Radio Veritas are appealing for prayers for Divine protection and to help alleviate the sufferings through donations in cash and in kind for the relief and rehabilitation needs of our kababayans affected by Tropical Storm Urduja.
Urduja caused heavy rains that triggered massive flooding in Bicol Region; Western and Eastern Visayas, Central Visayas; Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan (Mimaropa); and Caraga Region.
According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council and Department of Social Welfare and Development, almost 2,200 passengers have been stranded in different ports (mostly in Manila North Harbor) in the country.
Also, four bridges in Biliran, Samar and Leyte are currently impassable while 17 road sections in Mimaropa, Bicol Region, Central Visayas, Western and Eastern Visayas, Davao Region and Caraga are currently impassable. Furthermore, a total of 26 casualties and 46 missing pesons have been reported due to landslide, especially in Biliran.
Cash or in-kind donations for food assistance particularly rice could help supplement the food intake of every affected family. School supplies, hygiene kits, multivitamins and medicines for cough, colds and fever for adults and children are also in dire need.
Donations can be made online via https://ushare.unionbankph.com/caritas/ or by bank deposit:
Banco de Oro—Savings Account No.: 5600-45905
Bank of the Philippine Islands— Savings Account No.: 3063-5357-01
Metrobank – Savings Account No.: 175-3-175069543
For dollar accounts:
Bank of the Philippine Islands— Savings Account No. 3064-0033-5
Swift Code—BOPIPHMM
Philippine National Bank—Savings Account No. 108566600025
Swift Code—PNBMPHMM
Donations can also be made via Cebuana Lhuillier (free of charge) or dropped off at Caritas Manila office: 2002 Jesus Street Pandacan, Manila or Radio Veritas in West Avenue corner Edsa, Quezon City.
For proper acknowledgment of your donations, kindly fax copy of deposit slip to 563-9306, or e-mail a scanned copy to caritas_manila@yahoo.com. Please indicate your name and complete address.
Thank you and may God bless your generosity.