Phase 1 Completion Report

RAFI Completes Phase 1 of Bangon Visayas Initiative

RAFI Odette Response Operations Completion Report

For millions of Filipinos, 2021 ended in a way many could not have imagined. Super Typhoon Odette (International name: Rai) ripped through the Philippines on December 16, leading to hundreds of causalities, damage to millions of households, and downing major utilities like power, water, and telecommunications.

As the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines in 2021, Typhoon Odette made nine landfalls throughout the Visayas and Mindanao and left devastation in its wake. The typhoon quickly became a super typhoon 24 hours before it hit the country, with an initial packed winds of up to 260 kilometers per hour. It caused widespread flooding, uprooting of trees and powerlines, and wrecked through infrastructure and homes.

See more photos of Super Typhoon Odette’s destructive aftermath

RAFI Emergency Operations Center and Humanitarian Response

In the immediate aftermath of the typhoon, the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc (RAFI) activated its Humanitarian Disaster Preparedness and Response (RAFI HDPR) team and mobilized teams for rapid assessment and immediate relief to affected communities. Rapid assessment results from both RAFI and other public and private organizations showed that super typhoon Odette caused extensive damage and humanitarian needs, with many families loosing access to water, shelter, and food. Reports also showed that rescue and relief operations were difficult due to the ongoing pandemic and communities being completely off the grid due to loss of communication networks and roads and bridges being destroyed. On December 17, 2021, RAFI activated its emergency relief operations and began to mobilize necessary immediate support for affected communities

RAFI, through its RAFI Emergency Operations Center, coordinated with national and local government units for immediate typhoon response. As the need for immediate relief grew in the days after super typhoon Odette, the foundation coordinated with partners and donors to help in providing assistance and much needed emergency relief to affected families and communities.

Bangong Visayas: RAFI Odette Response Roadmap

In order to provide holistic support to affected communities, RAFI crafted a three-phase response roadmap targeting some of the hardest hit areas in the Visayas: Cebu, Bohol, Southern Leyte, Negros Occidental, and Negros Oriental. The first phase of the Bangon Visayas Initiative provides immediate relief to support families with the basic needs for them to recover from the typhoon. This allows families to get back on their feet and recover after the disaster.

Provision of Relief Packs

With typhoon Odette ripping through the Philippines just before the holidays, millions of people celebrated the holidays without shelter, food, and drinking water. RAFI provided relief packs to 155,795 families whose homes were totally or partially damaged. Relief packs contained 3-day food and water supplies good for a family of five. Relief packs were distributed to families in the Visayas across Cebu, Bohol, Southern Leyte, Negros Occidental, and Negros Oriental.

Provision of Drinking Water

Many vulnerable communities faced health and safety risks as water supplies ran low after super typhoon Odette. Water remained scarce days after the typhoon, after major water distribution lines were completely downed. RAFI responded by providing 541,810 liters of drinking water to 27,091 families in Cebu Province, Mandaue City, Lapu-Lapu City and Leyte.

RAFI also distributed 36 generator sets to water refilling stations, local government units, and irrigation associations to help augment local sources of drinking water and support small businesses in their recovery.

Provision of Shelter Kits

Weeks after the onslaught of Typhoon Odette, many families were still unable to find adequate shelter after losing their homes. RAFI distributed 1,435 shelter kits to families in hard-hit communities in Cebu Province. Shelter kits contain necessary building materials, tools, and other important household items to help families repair their homes and get them back on their feet.

Shelter kits were also distributed to 3,565 families in Bohol, Leyte, and Negros.

Facilitating Psychosocial Support Sessions

Providing psychosocial support in the aftermath of a major disaster is an important component in the recovery and rehabilitation efforts of families affected by super typhoon Odette.

Dubbed as Mga Istorya ni Odette (Stories of Odette), the program facilitates a compassionate and supportive environment for participants to retell their stories, restore morale, and help accelerate the recovery process. Sessions are conducted in partnership with the Kidslife Foundation, Inc. Wellbeing Cluster PH and the University of San Jose Recolletos. The program has provided much needed psychosocial support to 4,218 individuals, including children and first responders.

Helping Build A New Life From Their Own Strength

Together with your donations, we have been able to touch more than one million lives affected by Super Typhoon Odette.

With the support from partners and donors, RAFI has raised PHP 39,409,785.00 from 1,138 individual and 60 corporate donors.

RAFI has officially closed Phase 1 of its Bangon Visayas Initiative. Through the support of donors and partner organizations, RAFI has provided immediate relief to a total of 210,386 families through distribution of relief packs, water, shelter kits, and psychosocial support. RAFI’s Phase 1 humanitarian assistance has impacted 1,056,148 individuals.

Volunteers, donors, and partner organizations have made Phase 1 of the Bangon Visayas Initiative possible. A total of 1,775 volunteers have rendered their time by helping repack relief goods, distribute immediate relief, and assist the foundation in the various activities of its emergency relief operations.

View detailed information of our relief operations, including donations received, relief packs distributed, areas distributed to, and more.

The road to recovery for families affected by Typhoon Odette will be a long and challenging one. RAFI will continue to support families and journey with them as they rebuild their lives.

While Phase 1 of the Bangon Visayas Initiative has come to an end, RAFI now begins the journey of helping communities rebuild, rehabilitate, and most importantly, heal. We hope you will continue to journey with us in bringing hope to the Visayas as we help the affected communities in building back stronger, faster, and more inclusively.

Weekly Report (February 07 - 11, 2022)

It’s been eight weeks since Typhoon Odette (International: Rai) ripped through the Philippines and affected the lives of millions of Filipinos. Your support and donations have helped in the massive rehabilitation and rebuilding efforts of affected families in the Visayas. Because of generous donors like you, the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation (RAFI) has been able to provide relief packs to 155,795 families with totally and partially damaged homes. Relief packs contain 3-day food and dry water supplies good for a family of five. Relief packs were distributed to families across Cebu, Bohol, Southern Leyte, Negros Occidental, and Negros Oriental.

RAFI has recently completed its distribution of 449,800 liters of drinking water to 22,490 families in Cebu Province, Mandaue City, and Lapu-Lapu City. Your support helped provide much needed water to families who had limited access to water since the typhoon hit their homes.

We have distributed 36 generator sets to water refilling stations and the Irrigators Association to ensure the continuity of water supply in key areas.

RAFI has distributed 1,435 shelter kits to families in hard-hit communities in Cebu Province. Shelter kits contain necessary building materials, tools, and other important household items to help families repair their homes. 3,565 shelter kits are currently on their way to Bohol, Leyte, and Negros and will be distributed to families next week.

While food, shelter, and water are important components in recovery efforts, psychosocial support is equally as important. RAFI started its psychosocial support sessions for families and first responders who were affected by Typhoon Odette. Dubbed as Mga Istorya ni Odette (Stories of Odette), the program facilitates a compassionate and supportive environment for participants to retell their stories, restore morale, and help accelerate the recover process. Sessions are conducted in partnership with the Kidslife Foundation, Inc. Wellbeing Cluster PH and the University of San Jose Recolletos.

RAFI facilitated psychosocial support sessions with 2,608 individuals from the municipalities of Badian, Barili, Dumanjug, Ronda, and Alcantara of Cebu Province. Participants included youth, adults, children, and the first responders. RAFI aims to provide psychosocial support to 3,500 individuals.

Through your support and donations, we have been able to touch the lives of more families affected by Typhoon Odette. As of February 11, 2022, we have raised Php. 39,068,936 through 1,318 individual donors and 60 corporate donors.

As we close in on the two-month mark since Super Typhoon Odette, RAFI is now officially winding down Phase 1 of its Odette Response Roadmap and with it we are closing our In-Kind Donation Drive. We will no longer be accepting donations of water, fuel, food, and any other in-kind emergency relief items for distribution.

We thank all donors and partners who have donated in-kind donations at our Cebu Office and Manila Drop-Off points over the course of the last eight weeks. The Foundation will continue to accept cash donations as we begin with our rehabilitation and rebuilding initiatives with our communities.

RAFI is committed to help families as they pick up the pieces and begin to rebuild their lives post-Odette. We are thankful for your support and trust in the foundation, and we hope you will continue to journey with us in bringing hope to the Visayas.

While Phase 1 of our Odette Response Roadmap is coming to an end, we begin with the journey of rebuilding, rehabilitation, and most importantly, healing. We hope you will continue to journey with us in bringing hope to the Visayas.

February 11, 2022

Phase 1 of RAFI’s humanitarian relief operations almost complete

The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation INC. (RAFI) has concluded its relief and shelter repacking efforts. A total of 155,795 relief packs, and 5,000 shelter kits were completed. Relief pack distribution has been completed in all the provinces of Cebu, Bohol, Southern Leyte, Negros Oriental, and Negros Occidental, while 1,435 shelter kits have been distributed. The provinces also received 36 fueled generator sets. In Cebu, a total of 22,490 families received drinking water.

The last stretch of RAFI’s Phase 1 humanitarian relief operations focuses on the psycho-social support for Odette affected (International:Rai) indigent families. A total of 2,608 adults, youth, and children have undergone this activity.

Distribution of 1,435 shelter kits in Olango Island, Cebu.

Psychosocial support session with youths in Ronda, Cebu.

RAFI’s success in completing its repacking activities is owed to the volunteers who reported daily at the Kabilin Center and the Casa Gorordo Museum. The foundation has now ended its call for volunteers.

Its 3-phase humanitarian relief operation in response to the massive destruction left in the wake of Typhoon Odette is underway. Phase 1 is almost at an end. Phases 2 and 3 will include recovery and rehabilitation efforts. Relief efforts are ongoing as more data about the typhoon’s impact is gathered.

RAFI is accepting financial donations from individuals and groups who wish to help.

As of February 11, 2022, the foundation has raised Php 39,068,936 in cash and pledges from individual donors and organizations. It has spent Php 95,817,019 for its emergency relief operations. RAFI’s counterpart spending is at Php 56,748,083. The foundation thanks its numerous donors and partners for all the help they have been extending.

The Foundation continues to coordinate with the local government units, government agencies, and other private organizations to determine appropriate interventions for the most vulnerable sectors.

RAFI is open for partnerships. Its Donation Hub is OPEN for donations and support from local and international organizations, as well as from individual donors. Donations will be used for the provision of immediate relief of affected families and communities.

Interested partners can contact RAFI through their email address eoc@rafi.ph or through the following numbers (032) 265-5914 (landline), 0917-633-2936 (Globe), and 0933-879-2966 (Sun).

February 05, 2022

RAFI completes first run of providing psychosocial support to Southern towns of Cebu

The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) has completed its first run of providing psychosocial support to residents affected by Typhoon Odette (international: Rai), with the help of our partners from Kidslife Foundation Inc., the University of San Jose Recoletos, and Wellbeing Cluster PH. In a span of three days (February 2-4), a total of 1,578 children, youth, adults, and first responders participated in the psychosocial intervention in the municipalities of Badian, Barili, and Dumanjug.

Psychosocial Support Session at Badian, Cebu

The foundation aims to provide support to 3,500 individuals throughout the Visayas.

Amidst the increased COVID-19 safety precautions and volunteer shifting plan imposed by the foundation, a total of 562 relief packs and 548 shelter kits were completed by 72 volunteers who joined the packing today in Cebu City.

Furthermore, eligible beneficiaries from the provinces of Bohol, Southern Leyte, and Negros Occidental are set to receive the shelter kits in the coming days.

To further speed up RAFI’s Emergency Relief Operations, more volunteers are needed to help provide urgent relief across the Visayas. Repacking of relief packs and shelter kits is currently ongoing daily at the Kabilin Center and Casa Gorordo Museum located across the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. Main Office on Eduardo Aboitiz Street, Barangay Tinago, Cebu City. Meals will be provided, but volunteers are asked to bring water, their vaccination card, and an extra t-shirt. Interested volunteers may sign up here.   

Upon completion of the distribution of relief packs, RAFI will provide psychosocial support for children and emergency shelter to affected indigent families. Building materials and tools will be provided to families to help them rebuild their damaged houses. Phases 2 and 3 will include recovery and rehabilitation efforts. RAFI’s relief efforts are ongoing as more data about the typhoon’s impact is gathered.  

As of February 5, 2022, the foundation has raised Php 38,920,107 in cash and pledges from individual donors and organizations. It has spent Php 92,389,007 for its emergency relief operations. RAFI’s counterpart spending is at Php 53,468,900. The foundation thanks its numerous donors and partners for all the help they have been extending.  

The Foundation continues to coordinate with the local government units, government agencies, and other private organizations to determine appropriate interventions for the most vulnerable sectors.  

For inquiries on RAFI’s Emergency Relief Operations, contact eoc@rafi.ph or the following numbers (032) 265-5914 (landline), 0917-633-2936 (Globe), and 0933-879-2966 (Sun).  

February 02, 2022

RAFI completes water distribution, begins psychosocial support in Southern Cebu

The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. has completed its distribution of drinking water after meeting its target of providing 400,000 liters of drinking water to typhoon-affected communities in the tri-cities area of Cebu.

Over the past five weeks of its Emergency Relief Operations, 258,360 liters of water were distributed in Cebu City along with 106,640 liters in Mandaue City, and 35,000 liters in Lapu-Lapu City.

The foundation also continues its relief pack distribution to typhoon-stricken areas in the Visayas. Today, it turned over 300 relief packs to International Care Ministries (ICM), 16 relief packs to the Cebu City Traffic Management Coordination Committee (CITOM) and 42 relief packs to the Municipality of Alcoy. A total of 151,834 relief packs have been distributed in more than 80 areas in the Provinces of Cebu, Bohol, Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, and Southern Leyte.

The foundation has also begun providing psychosocial support for communities affected by Typhoon Odette. It has deployed three teams to Southern Cebu to conduct support sessions with partner organizations, Kidslife Foundation Inc., University of San Jose Recoletos and Wellbeing Cluster PH.

Today, 585 children, youth, adults and first responders received psychosocial intervention in the municipalities of Badian, Barili, and Dumanjug. The teams will continue to provide psychosocial support in the towns until Friday. The foundation aims to provide support to 3,500 individuals throughout the Visayas.

Amidst the increased COVID-19 safety precautions and volunteer shifting plan imposed by the foundation, 30 volunteers joined the packing today in Cebu City and completed 1,236 relief packs.

Upon completion of distribution of relief packs, RAFI will provide psychosocial support for children and emergency shelter to affected indigent families. Building materials and tools will be provided to families to help them rebuild their damaged houses. Phases 2 and 3 will include recovery and rehabilitation efforts. RAFI’s relief efforts are ongoing as more data about the typhoon’s impact is gathered.

As of February 2, 2022, the foundation has raised Php 38,793,621 in cash and pledges from individual donors and organizations. It has spent Php 92,079,153 for its emergency relief operations. RAFI’s counterpart spending is at Php 53,285,532. The foundation thanks its numerous donors and partners for all the help they have been extending.

The Foundation continues to coordinate with the local government units, government agencies, and other private organizations to determine appropriate interventions for the most vulnerable sectors.

For inquiries on RAFI’s Emergency Relief Operations, contact eoc@rafi.ph or the following numbers (032) 265-5914 (landline), 0917-633-2936 (Globe), and 0933-879-2966 (Sun).

January 28, 2022

RAFI relief repacking and distribution almost completed, 228 shelter kits repacked

The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation INC. (RAFI) after starting its shelter kit repacking operations has completed 228 kits that will be distributed across the identified severely affected provinces of Cebu, Bohol, Negros Occidental, and Southern Leyte. Its relief repacking activities are almost at an end as its target distributing areas are being completed, the foundation is now at 96% completion for its relief pack distributions and at 88% for its water distribution goal.

Today, water was distributed in barangay Ermita, Cebu and relief pack distribution was done in Olango Island, Cebu. Negros Oriental is set to receive 719 relief packs.

Assessments are being conducted across Bohol, Negros Occidental, and Southern Leyte for shelter kits distribution.

Meanwhile, its preparations for its psychosocial support efforts for children and indigent families are nearly completed and are set to begin in the coming weeks.

Distribution of relief packs at Olango Island, Cebu

Shelter kit items for packing in The Kabilin Center

To further speed up RAFI’s Emergency Relief Operations, more volunteers are needed to help provide urgent relief across Cebu and Bohol. Repacking is currently ongoing daily, at the Kabilin Center and Casa Gorordo Museum located across the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. Main Office on Eduardo Aboitiz Street, Barangay Tinago, Cebu City. Meals will be provided, but volunteers are asked to bring water, their vaccination card, and an extra t-shirt. Interested volunteers may sign up here.   

As of January 28, 2022, the foundation has raised Php 38,558,621 in cash and pledges from individual donors and organizations. It has spent Php 90,961,532 for its emergency relief operations. RAFI’s counterpart spending is at Php 52,402,911. The foundation thanks its numerous donors and partners for all the help they have been extending.

The Foundation continues to coordinate with the local government units, government agencies, and other private organizations to determine appropriate interventions for the most vulnerable sectors.

Interested partners can contact RAFI through their email address eoc@rafi.ph or through the following numbers (032) 265-5914 (landline), 0917-633-2936 (Globe), and 0933-879-2966 (Sun).

Milestone Report (January 24, 2022)

Typhoon Odette: One Month After

For millions of Filipinos, 2021 ended in a way many could not have imagined. Super Typhoon Odette (International name: Rai) ripped through the Philippines on December 16, causing hundreds of causalities, damage to millions of households, and downing major utilities like power, water, and telecommunications.

Millions of people celebrated the holidays without the basic necessities – shelter, food, and drinking water. Because of the generous support of donors like you, the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI) has been able to provide hope in the form of relief to 157,647 families in the Visayas to start the new year.

The day after the typhoon, RAFI deployed several teams to assess the damage in areas struck by Typhoon Odette to determine how we could make the most impact to families who had lost everything. Many volunteers spent their holidays at the RAFI headquarters repacking relief goods to meet the targeted 156,857 families to receive assistance.

RAFI has crafted a three-phase response roadmap targeting some of the hardest hit areas in the Visayas: Cebu, Bohol, Southern Leyte, and Negros Island. The first phase of the Bangon Visayas Initiative provides immediate relief to support families with the basic needs for them to recover from the typhoon.

As of January 22, 2022, RAFI has provided 143,668 families with totally and partially damaged homes relief packs containing a 3-day food and drinking water supply for a family of five.

The widespread scarcity of drinking water also jeopardized the well-being of vulnerable communities. RAFI responded by providing drinking water to 13,979 families in the three most populated cities of Metro Cebu. RAFI also lent 34 generators to water refilling stations, local government units, and irrigation associations to help augment local sources of drinking water and support small businesses in their recovery.

Even a month after the onslaught of Typhoon Odette, many families are still unable to find adequate shelter after losing their homes. In the coming weeks, RAFI will distribute emergency shelter kits containing building materials, tools, and other important household items to help 5,000 families repair their homes and recover.

RAFI also acknowledges the importance of mental well-being in the aftermath of disaster and targets to provide psychosocial support to 3,500 individuals affected by the typhoon.

Together with your donations, we have been able to touch the lives of more families affected by Super Typhoon. To date, we have raised PHP 37,992,592 from 1,129 individual and 60 corporate donors.

The road to recovery for families affected by Typhoon Odette will be a long and challenging one. RAFI will be there to support families as they pick up the pieces and begin to rebuild. We hope you will continue to journey with us in bringing hope to the Visayas for a brighter future.

January 24, 2022

RAFI continues relief distribution, prepares shelter kits for typhoon victims

The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. continues to distribute drinking water, relief packs and hygiene kits in Cebu, Bohol and Negros as it also prepares to distribute shelter kits to families who lost their homes due to Typhoon Odette.

Today, the foundation distributed 94 boxes containing two (2) liters of drinking water to residents of Barangay Zapatera, Cebu City in parnership with JCI Zugbuana and turned over 299 bottles of drinking water to the Provincial Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Office in Bohol.

The foundation is also preparing to distribute 5,000 shelter kits to families with damaged homes residing on islets of Cebu, Bohol, Southern Leyte and Negros Occidental. It has already prepared an initial list of LGUs to be prioritized in the distribution of shelter kits, while teams also continue their assessment of damaged houses in target areas.

Amidst the increased COVID-19 safety precautions and volunteer shifting plan imposed by the foundation,  41 volunteers joined the repacking today in Cebu City. The volunteers have completed the repacking of 2,126 hygiene kits which contain shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, face mask, and alcohol good for a family of five. These kits will be included in the distribution of shelter kits to promote health and sanitation.

To further speed up RAFI’s Emergency Relief Operations, more volunteers are needed to help provide urgent relief across the Visayas. Repacking is currently ongoing daily, at the Kabilin Center and Casa Gorordo Museum located across the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. Main Office on Eduardo Aboitiz Street, Barangay Tinago, Cebu City. Meals will be provided, but volunteers are asked to bring water, their vaccination card, and an extra t-shirt. Interested volunteers may sign up here.

Food, water, shelter, and fuel remain scarce and inaccessible for thousands of families affected by Typhoon Odette. RAFI is accepting financial donations from individuals and groups who wish to help. For in-kind donations, the organization is accepting donations of the following items most in need now:    

Water filters   
Generator sets    
Powerbanks

In-kind donations made in Cebu may be dropped off at the Main Office of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation. Donors in Metro Manila may likewise drop off their donations at the Engineering Building, Far Eastern University, Sampaloc, Manila (in front of Jollibee Morayta). For inquiries about the Metro Manila drop-off, please contact Dr. Marilu Cao / Celmer Santos / Patrick Manuel at 09560528170.

The Foundation continues to coordinate with the local government units, government agencies, and other private organizations to determine appropriate interventions for the most vulnerable sectors.

RAFI is open to partnerships. Its Donation Hub is OPEN for donations and support from local and international organizations, as well as from individual donors. Donations will be used for the provision of immediate relief of affected families and communities.

Interested partners can contact RAFI through their email address eoc@rafi.ph or through the following numbers (032) 265-5914 (landline), 0917-633-2936 (Globe), and 0933-879-2966 (Sun).

January 22, 2022

RAFI completes distribution of 27,023 relief packs to Bohol

The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) has completed the distribution of relief packs to 27,023 families in 24 typhoon-stricken municipalities in the province of Bohol. Relief packs of food and water were distributed in:

Getafe
Talibon
Ubay
Tubigon
Bien Unido
Pres. Carlos P. Garcia
Trinidad
San Miguel
Tagbilaran Church
Buenavista
Inabangga
Panglao
Mabini
Loon Islet
Calape
Clarin
Loboc
Sagbayan
Batuan
San Isidro
Alicia
Candijay
Antequera
Garcia Hernandes

The distribution ended today with 2,724 relief packs provided to affected households in the municipalities of Alicia, Candijay, Garcia Hernandes, Batuan, San Isidro, and Antequera. At the same time, preparations for the distribution of shelter kits are underway in the provinces of Cebu, Negros Occidental and Southern Leyte.

To date, the foundation has provided relief packs to 143,688 families from all over Cebu, Bohol, Southern Leyte, Negros Oriental, and Negros Occidental. Additionally, 279,580 liters of drinking water have been distributed in the tri-cities area of Cebu, and 34 generator sets were lent to water refilling stations to power the local distribution of drinking water.

Amidst the increased COVID-19 safety precautions and volunteer shifting plan imposed by the foundation, 38 volunteers joined the repacking today in Cebu City. The volunteers have completed the repacking of 1,363 hygiene kits which contain shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, face mask, and alcohol good for a family of five.

To further speed up RAFI’s Emergency Relief Operations, more volunteers are needed to help provide urgent relief across the Visayas. Repacking is currently ongoing daily, at the Kabilin Center and Casa Gorordo Museum located across the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. Main Office on Eduardo Aboitiz Street, Barangay Tinago, Cebu City. Meals will be provided, but volunteers are asked to bring water, their vaccination card, and an extra t-shirt. Interested volunteers may sign up here.    

The foundation has laid out a 3-phase humanitarian relief operation in response to the massive destruction left in the wake of Typhoon Odette. Phase 1 includes the distribution of emergency relief packs to families heavily affected by the typhoon.    

Water filters   
Generator sets 
Powerbanks

As of January 22, 2022, the foundation has raised Php 37,992,595 in cash and pledges from individual donors and organizations. It has spent Php 84,127,600 for its emergency relief operations. RAFI’s counterpart spending is at Php 46,135,005. The foundation thanks to its numerous donors and partners for all the help they have been extending.   

The Foundation continues to coordinate with the local government units, government agencies, and other private organizations to determine appropriate interventions for the most vulnerable sectors.   

Interested partners can contact RAFI through their email address eoc@rafi.ph or through the following numbers (032) 265-5914 (landline), 0917-633-2936 (Globe), and 0933-879-2966 (Sun).   

January 21, 2022

RAFI closes out Negros Occidental and Southern Leyte Relief Distribution bases to prepare for shelter kit repacking

As the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation INC. (RAFI) slowly completes distribution in its target municipalities across the 5 severely affected provinces of Cebu, Bohol, Southern Leyte, Negros Occidental, and Negros Oriental, shelter kit supplies have been steadily arriving in its Cebu base of operations. Although the focus is still on relief repacking and distribution, volunteers are also simultaneously preparing the shelter kit supplies to ready them for repacking in the following weeks.

Distribution operations continue in the 3 remaining provinces of Cebu, Bohol, and Negros Oriental. For Cebu a total of 19,000 liters of drinking water was distributed in 950 households in Paknaan, Mandaue. 6 municipalities in Bohol received a total of 2,288 relief packs, 588 in Garcia, 800 in Batuan, 200 each for Antequera, San Isidro, and Alicia, and 300 for Candijay. Negros Oriental distributed 2,557 relief packs in the municipalities of Bais and Tayasan, with Tayasan receiving 1,293 and Bais receiving 1,264.

Distribution of relief packs at Bais, Negros Oriental

Today, RAFI has 2,582 relief packs on hand amidst the decreased number of volunteers due to imposed COVID-19 safety precautions for volunteer safety.

Food, water, shelter, and fuel remain scarce and inaccessible for thousands of families affected by Typhoon Odette. RAFI is accepting financial donations from individuals and groups who wish to help. For in-kind donations, the organization is accepting donations of the following items most in need now:   

Water filters  
Generator sets   
Powerbanks

In-kind donations made in Cebu may be dropped off at the Main Office of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation. Donors in Metro Manila may likewise drop off their donations at the Engineering Building, Far Eastern University, Sampaloc Manila (in front of Jollibee Morayta). For inquiries about Metro Manila drop-off, please contact Dr. Marilu Cao / Celmer Santos / Patrick Manuel at 09560528170. 

As of January 21, 2022, the foundation has raised Php 37,991,632 in cash and pledges from individual donors and organizations. It has spent Php 83,939,874 for its emergency relief operations. RAFI’s counterpart spending is at Php 45,948,242. The foundation thanks its numerous donors and partners for all the help they have been extending.  

The Foundation continues to coordinate with the local government units, government agencies, and other private organizations to determine appropriate interventions for the most vulnerable sectors.  

RAFI is open for partnerships. Its Donation Hub is OPEN for donations and support from local and international organizations, as well as from individual donors. Donations will be used for the provision of immediate relief of affected families and communities.  

Interested partners can contact RAFI through their email address eoc@rafi.ph or through the following numbers (032) 265-5914 (landline), 0917-633-2936 (Globe), and 0933-879-2966 (Sun).  

January 20, 2022

RAFI completes distribution of 10,000 relief packs to Negros Occidental

The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) has completed the distribution of 10,000 relief packs to households in six typhoon-stricken municipalities in the province of Negros Occidental. These municipalities include:

Cauayan
Ilog
Candoni
Kabankalan 1
Sipalay
Himamaylan

In Negros Oriental, a total of 872 relief packs were provided to families in Brgy. Ayutis and Brgy. Casuhi of the Municipality of Bindoy. 289 relief packs were turned over to the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office of Southern Leyte. At the same time, preparations for distribution of shelter kits are underway in the provinces of Cebu and Southern Leyte.

In partnership with the International Rescue Committee, the foundation also completed the distribution of 10,000 relief packs to the municipalities of Aloguinsan and Barili in the province of Cebu.

Distribution of relief packs at Aloguinsan, Cebu

Distribution of relief packs at Barili, Cebu

Amidst the increased COVID-19 safety precautions and volunteer shifting plan imposed by the foundation, 25 volunteers joined the packing today in Cebu City and completed 912 relief packs.

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To further speed up RAFI’s Emergency Relief Operations, more volunteers are needed to help provide urgent relief across the Visayas. Repacking is currently ongoing daily, at the Kabilin Center and Casa Gorordo Museum located across the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. Main Office on Eduardo Aboitiz Street, Barangay Tinago, Cebu City. Meals will be provided, but volunteers are asked to bring water, their vaccination card, and an extra t-shirt. Interested volunteers may sign up here.    

Water filters   
Generator sets    
Powerbanks

 As of January 20, 2022, the foundation has raised Php 37,835,938 in cash and pledges from individual donors and organizations. It has spent Php 83,001,447 for its emergency relief operations. RAFI’s counterpart spending is at Php 45,165,509. The foundation thanks to its numerous donors and partners for all the help they have been extending.   

The Foundation continues to coordinate with the local government units, government agencies, and other private organizations to determine appropriate interventions for the most vulnerable sectors.   

Interested partners can contact RAFI through their email address eoc@rafi.ph or through the following numbers (032) 265-5914 (landline), 0917-633-2936 (Globe), and 0933-879-2966 (Sun).   

January 19, 2022

RAFI distributes more water, relief packs in Cebu

The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI), in partnership with International Rescue Committee, provided 5,000 relief packs for typhoon-stricken families in Aloguinsan today while 1,000 relief packs were distributed in Oslob.

The foundation has also continued to provide aid to its partner organizations in Cebu City. 415 relief packs were turned over to International Care Ministries (ICM) in Banilad while 42 relief packs and drinking water were delivered to Rise Above Foundation Cebu in Guadalupe.

In addition, it has turned over 4,960 liters of drinking water for 248 households in Parian, Cebu City while 30,000 liters were distributed in Day-as, Cebu City. As of today, it has distributed a total of 216,100 liters of drinking water in the tri-cities area of Cebu.

In just four weeks, RAFI has distributed 132,528 relief packs in 68 typhoon-stricken areas throughout Cebu, Bohol, Negros Occidental and Southern Leyte. 34 generator sets with fuel have also been lent to power water refilling stations and help in the distribution of drinking water in Cebu, Bohol and Southern Leyte.

Amidst the increased COVID-19 safety precautions and volunteer shifting plan imposed by the foundation, 59 volunteers joined the packing today in Cebu City and completed 1,546 relief packs.

Water filters  
Generator sets   
Powerbanks

In-kind donations made in Cebu may be dropped off at the Main Office of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation. Donors in Metro Manila may likewise drop off their donations at the Engineering Building, Far Eastern University, Sampaloc, Manila (in front of Jollibee Morayta). For inquiries about the Metro Manila drop-off, please contact Dr. Marilu Cao / Celmer Santos / Patrick Manuel at 09560528170.

As of January 19, 2022, the foundation has raised Php 37,835,937 in cash and pledges from individual donors and organizations. It has spent Php 82,566,464 for its emergency relief operations. RAFI’s counterpart spending is at Php 44,730,527. The foundation thanks its numerous donors and partners for all the help they have been extending.

The Foundation continues to coordinate with the local government units, government agencies, and other private organizations to determine appropriate interventions for the most vulnerable sectors.

Interested partners can contact RAFI through their email address eoc@rafi.ph or through the following numbers (032) 265-5914 (landline), 0917-633-2936 (Globe), and 0933-879-2966 (Sun).

January 18, 2022

RAFI distributes relief packs in Barili and Inayawan as repacking continues

The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. has an ongoing distribution of relief packs in Cebu today as volunteers continue packing relief packs in Cebu City, Bohol, and Negros Oriental for families affected by Typhoon Odette.

RAFI, in partnership with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) will be distributing a total of 5,000 relief packs to affected families in Barili, Cebu starting today.

Distributed relief packs to families in Barili, Cebu

300 relief packs were also dropped off at Batang Mekong, a partner organization of the Dolores Aboitiz Children’s Fund (DACF) based in Barangay Inayawan, Cebu City.

Delivered relief packs to Batang Mekong at Inayawan, Cebu City

With today’s distribution, a total of 126,113 relief packs have been distributed to 68 typhoon-stricken areas in Cebu, Bohol, Negros Occidental, and Southern Leyte during its first four weeks of emergency relief operations.

In addition, 216,100 liters of water have been distributed in the tri-cities area of Cebu, while 31 generator sets with fuel have been lent to power water refilling stations and help in the distribution of drinking water.

Today, 43 volunteers finished packing 5,503 relief packs in Cebu City while volunteers in Bohol and Negros Oriental also packed 5,000 and 4,640 relief packs respectively.

Water filters  
Generator sets   
Powerbanks

In-kind donations made in Cebu may be dropped off at the Main Office of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation. Donors in Metro Manila may likewise drop off their donations at the Engineering Building, Far Eastern University, Sampaloc, Manila (in front of Jollibee Morayta). For inquiries about the Metro Manila drop-off, please contact Dr. Marilu Cao / Celmer Santos / Patrick Manuel at 09560528170. 

As of January 18, 2022, the foundation has raised Php 37,835,937 in cash and pledges from individual donors and organizations. It has spent Php 81,930,111 for its emergency relief operations. RAFI’s counterpart spending is at Php 44,094,174. The foundation thanks its numerous donors and partners for all the help they have been extending.  

The Foundation continues to coordinate with the local government units, government agencies, and other private organizations to determine appropriate interventions for the most vulnerable sectors.  

Interested partners can contact RAFI through their email address eoc@rafi.ph or through the following numbers (032) 265-5914 (landline), 0917-633-2936 (Globe), and 0933-879-2966 (Sun).  

January 17, 2022

RAFI distributes 80% of targeted relief packs

As the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. enters its second month of relief operations after Typhoon Odette, it has provided a total of 125,574 relief packs or 80 percent of the targeted 156,857 relief packs for distribution in Cebu, Bohol, Southern Leyte and Negros Occidental.

143,240 liters of water have also been distributed in the tri-cities area of Cebu and 41 generator sets have been lent to power water refilling stations and help in the distribution of drinking water.

Today, 648 families in Looc, Mandaue received 20 liters of drinking water each. A total of 12,960 liters of water have been distributed in that area since the foundation’s relief operations began.

Distribution of drinking water to typhoon-affected families in Looc, Mandaue

Amidst the increased COVID-19 safety precautions and volunteer shifting plan imposed by the foundation in Cebu City, 40 volunteers completed the packing of 1,551 relief packs.

Water filters  
Generator sets   
Powerbanks

In-kind donations made in Cebu may be dropped off at the Main Office of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation. Donors in Metro Manila may likewise drop off their donations at the Engineering Building, Far Eastern University, Sampaloc, Manila (in front of Jollibee Morayta). For inquiries about the Metro Manila drop-off, please contact Dr. Marilu Cao / Celmer Santos / Patrick Manuel at 09560528170. 

As of January 17, 2022, the foundation has raised Php 37,742,056 in cash and pledges from individual donors and organizations. It has spent Php 81,281,732 for its emergency relief operations. RAFI’s counterpart spending is at Php 43,539,676. The foundation thanks its numerous donors and partners for all the help they have been extending.  

The Foundation continues to coordinate with the local government units, government agencies, and other private organizations to determine appropriate interventions for the most vulnerable sectors.  

Interested partners can contact RAFI through their email address eoc@rafi.ph or through the following numbers (032) 265-5914 (landline), 0917-633-2936 (Globe), and 0933-879-2966 (Sun).  

January 15, 2022

Day 30 of providing immediate relief to communities affected by Typhoon Odette in the Visayas

The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) continues to provide relief to typhoon-stricken communities in the Visayas region through the generous support of our donors, partners, and volunteers.

To date, the foundation has provided relief packs to 117,164 families from the provinces of Cebu, Bohol, Southern Leyte, and Negros Occidental. Moreover, the tri-cities of Cebu received 111,040 liters of drinking water, and 33 generator sets were lent to water refilling stations to power the local distribution of drinking water.

In Cebu, the distribution of 1000 relief packs to the municipalities of Carmen and Catmon was completed today.

Distribution of relief packs in Municipality of Catmon

Distribution of relief packs in the municipality of Carmen

Moreover, Brgy. Basak and Brgy. Labogon in the city of Mandaue received a total of 24,160 liters of water. In Negros Occidental, 1,139 relief packs were provided to the city of Himamaylan.

Amidst the increased COVID-19 safety precautions and volunteer shifting plan imposed by the foundation in Cebu City, 25 volunteers helped finish the repacking of 4,192 relief packs.

To further speed up RAFI’s Emergency Relief Operations, more volunteers are needed to help provide urgent relief across Cebu and Bohol. Repacking is currently ongoing daily, at the Kabilin Center and Casa Gorordo Museum located across the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. Main Office on Eduardo Aboitiz Street, Barangay Tinago, Cebu City. Meals will be provided, but volunteers are asked to bring water, their vaccination card, and an extra t-shirt. Interested volunteers may sign up here.   

Water filters   
Generator sets    
Powerbanks

In-kind donations made in Cebu may be dropped off at the Main Office of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation. Donors in Metro Manila may likewise drop off their donations at the Engineering Building, Far Eastern University, Sampaloc Manila (in front of Jollibee Morayta). For inquiries about Metro Manila drop-off, please contact Dr. Marilu Cao / Celmer Santos / Patrick Manuel at 09560528170.  

As of January 15, 2022, the foundation has raised Php 37,742,056 in cash and pledges from individual donors and organizations. It has spent Php 81,008,211 for its emergency relief operations. RAFI’s counterpart spending is at Php 43,266,155. The foundation thanks its numerous donors and partners for all the help they have been extending.   

The Foundation continues to coordinate with the local government units, government agencies, and other private organizations to determine appropriate interventions for the most vulnerable sectors.   

Interested partners can contact RAFI through their email address eoc@rafi.ph or through the following numbers (032) 265-5914 (landline), 0917-633-2936 (Globe), and 0933-879-2966 (Sun).   

January 14, 2022

RAFI begins shelter kit repacking, call for additional volunteers to help

The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation INC. (RAFI) has started packing shelter kits to be provided to families whose homes were destroyed or damaged by Typhoon Odette. The packed shelter kits contain tarpaulins, ground mats or banig, iron nails, hammers, handsaws, blankets, ropes, mosquito nets, hygiene kits with masks, soap, rubbing alcohol, shampoo, toothbrush, and toothpaste, a storage box, and cooking or dining implements with pans, pots, knives, spoons, forks, plates, and cups. The kits will soon be distributed to heavily-impacted areas in its continued efforts to provide relief for families affected by Typhoon Odette (International: Rai).

Today, with only 34 volunteers, a total of 1,236 relief packs were completed. The foundation has renewed its efforts in calling for more volunteers to speed up its emergency relief operations while observing strict COVID-19 health protocols.

The total number of relief packs distributed for the day was 6,305. Families in Cebu Province received 842 packs and 8 generator sets. In Bohol, 829 packs were distributed. 7 water refilling stations are also set to receive 7 generator sets to help them distribute drinking water locally. In the province of Negros Occidental, 2,500 families received relief packs in the town of Sipalay.

Meanwhile, RAFI’s distribution operations in Southern Leyte has been completed in all of the identified target municipalities.

To further speed up RAFI’s Emergency Relief Operations, more volunteers are needed to help provide urgent relief across Cebu and Bohol. Repacking is currently ongoing daily, at the Kabilin Center and Casa Gorordo Museum located across the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. Main Office on Eduardo Aboitiz Street, Barangay Tinago, Cebu City. Meals will be provided, but volunteers are asked to bring water, their vaccination card, and an extra t-shirt. Interested volunteers may sign up here.

January 13, 2022

Relief packs distributed reaches 100k, rapid assessment for psychosocial support begins in Southern Leyte

The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) has now distributed a total of 108,095 relief packs to typhoon-stricken communities in the provinces of Cebu, Bohol, Negros Occidental, and Southern Leyte.

Today, a total of 844 relief packs were distributed in the following municipalities of Bohol:

Loon
Calape
Buenavista
Clarin

In Negros Occidental, the municipality of Cauayan was provided 862 relief packs. Distribution of relief packs to the cities of Himamaylan and Sipalaay is scheduled for the coming days. At the same time, the rapid assessment to determine the need for psychosocial support is underway in Southern Leyte.

Amidst the increased COVID-19 safety precautions and volunteer shifting plan imposed by the foundation, 35 volunteers completed 1,964 relief packs today in Cebu City.

To further speed up RAFI’s Emergency Relief Operations, more volunteers are needed to help provide urgent relief across Cebu and Bohol. Repacking is currently ongoing daily, at the Kabilin Center and Casa Gorordo Museum located across the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. Main Office on Eduardo Aboitiz Street, Barangay Tinago, Cebu City. Meals will be provided, but volunteers are asked to bring water, their vaccination card, and an extra t-shirt. Interested volunteers may sign up here.

Water filters 
Generator sets  
Powerbanks

In-kind donations made in Cebu may be dropped off at the Main Office of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation. Donors in Metro Manila may likewise drop off their donations at the Engineering Building, Far Eastern University, Sampaloc Manila (in front of Jollibee Morayta). For inquiries about Metro Manila drop-off, please contact Dr. Marilu Cao / Celmer Santos / Patrick Manuel at 09560528170.

As of January 13, 2022, the foundation has raised Php 37,742,056 in cash and pledges from individual donors and organizations. It has spent Php 75,442,726 for its emergency relief operations. RAFI’s counterpart spending is at Php 37,700,673. The foundation thanks its numerous donors and partners for all the help they have been extending.

The Foundation continues to coordinate with the local government units, government agencies, and other private organizations to determine appropriate interventions for the most vulnerable sectors.

Interested partners can contact RAFI through their email address eoc@rafi.ph or through the following numbers (032) 265-5914 (landline), 0917-633-2936 (Globe), and 0933-879-2966 (Sun).

January 12, 2022

Day 18 of RAFI Emergency Relief Packing Operations, Negros Oriental to be included in the list of provinces set to receive relief packs

The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation INC. (RAFI) continues its emergency operations amidst the increasing threat of the COVID-19 Omicron variant in Cebu. A volunteer shifting plan has been strictly followed to ensure volunteer and employee safety.

Today, a total of 4,795 relief packs were completed by 62 volunteers. Distribution operations are ongoing in the 4 previously identified, severely affected provinces of the Visayas which are Cebu, Bohol, Negros Occidental, and Southern Leyte. Meanwhile, preparations to extend relief operations in Negros Oriental are ongoing.

600 beneficiaries of Children of Asia, a partner organization of the Dolores Aboitiz Children’s Fund (DACF), received relief packs and bottled water at Brgy. Ermita, Cebu City.

Rapid Assessment is continuing in Sipalay, and Himamaylan in Negros Occidental while the assessment for the provision of shelter kits are underway in Bohol.

RAFI continues to monitor the well-being and safety of employees and volunteers involved with relief operations. The organization has updated its COVID-19 safety protocols and cascaded them to the four Emergency Operations Centers throughout the Visayas to ensure operations can continue despite the threat of the COVID-19 Omicron variant.

To further speed up RAFI’s Emergency Relief Operations, more volunteers are needed to help provide urgent relief across Cebu and Bohol. Repacking is currently ongoing daily, at the Kabilin Center and Casa Gorordo Museum located across the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. Main Office on Eduardo Aboitiz Street, Barangay Tinago, Cebu City. Meals will be provided, but volunteers are asked to bring water, their vaccination card, and an extra t-shirt. Interested volunteers may sign up here. 

Water filters 
Generator sets  
Powerbanks

In-kind donations made in Cebu may be dropped off at the Main Office of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation. Donors in Metro Manila may likewise drop off their donations at the Engineering Building, Far Eastern University, Sampaloc Manila (in front of Jollibee Morayta). For inquiries about Metro Manila drop-off, please contact Dr. Marilu Cao / Celmer Santos / Patrick Manuel at 09560528170.

As of January 12, 2022, the foundation has raised Php 37,742,047 in cash and pledges from individual donors and organizations. It has spent Php 67,717,236 for its emergency relief operations. RAFI’s counterpart spending is at Php 29,975,189. The foundation thanks its numerous donors and partners for all the help they have been extending.

The Foundation continues to coordinate with the local government units, government agencies, and other private organizations to determine appropriate interventions for the most vulnerable sectors.

Interested partners can contact RAFI through their email address eoc@rafi.ph or through the following numbers (032) 265-5914 (landline), 0917-633-2936 (Globe), and 0933-879-2966 (Sun).

January 11, 2022

Rapid assessment for shelter kits begins in Bohol, assistance extended to residents displaced by Mandaue fire

The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) continuously extends help to typhoon-stricken communities across the Visayas region through its immediate relief efforts.

Today, the distribution of 5,000 relief packs in Balamban, Cebu, and 4,400 relief packs in Cordova, Cebu has started. The foundation also provided 54 relief packs to affected neighboring households near its Main Office in Barangay Tinago, Cebu City. Moreover, the Banilad Center for Professional Development in Mandaue City has received 475 water bottles.

In Negros Occidental, the team distributed 2,745 relief packs today. The municipalities of Pintuyan and San Francisco in Southern Leyte are also set to receive 4,150 relief packs.

Families that lost their homes in a recent fire in Brgy. Tingub, Mandaue City received 235 relief packs and 470 bottles of drinking water.

While the distribution of relief packs is ongoing throughout the four provinces, a rapid assessment in the island barangays of Bohol has begun for the provision of shelter kits.

66 volunteers completed 5,702 relief packs today in Cebu City amidst the increased safety precautions and volunteer shifting plan imposed by the foundation to avoid the spread of COVID-19.

To further speed up RAFI’s Emergency Relief Operations, more volunteers are needed to help provide urgent relief across Cebu and Bohol. Repacking is currently ongoing daily, at the Kabilin Center and Casa Gorordo Museum located across the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. Main Office on Eduardo Aboitiz Street, Barangay Tinago, Cebu City. Meals will be provided, but volunteers are asked to bring water, their vaccination card, and an extra t-shirt. Interested volunteers may sign up here.

Water filters
Generator sets
Powerbanks

In-kind donations made in Cebu may be dropped off at the Main Office of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation. Donors in Metro Manila may likewise drop off their donations at the Engineering Building, Far Eastern University, Sampaloc Manila (in front of Jollibee Morayta). For inquiries about Metro Manila drop-off, please contact Dr. Marilu Cao / Celmer Santos / Patrick Manuel at 09560528170.

As of January 11, 2022, the foundation has raised Php 37,736,747 in cash and pledges from individual donors and organizations. It has spent Php 67,380,311 for its emergency relief operations. RAFI’s counterpart spending is at Php 29,643,564. The foundation thanks its numerous donors and partners for all the help they have been extending.

The Foundation continues to coordinate with the local government units, government agencies, and other private organizations to determine appropriate interventions for the most vulnerable sectors.

Interested partners can contact RAFI through their email address eoc@rafi.ph or through the following numbers (032) 265-5914 (landline), 0917-633-2936 (Globe), and 0933-879-2966 (Sun).

January 10, 2022

More relief packs en route to typhoon-affected areas, distributed packs hit 80k

A total of 80,250 relief packs valued at Php 40,125,000 have been distributed to more than 27 areas in Cebu, Bohol and Negros Occidental since the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. began its emergency relief operations after the onslaught of Typhoon Odette (International: Rai).

In addition, the foundation has provided nine generator sets and supplies of fuel in the cities of Cebu, Mandaue, Carcar, Talisay, and the municipalities of San Fernando, Ronda, Samboan and Pinamujangan in order to help energize water pumps and charge devices and other equipment.

Today, 5,000 relief packs are en route to Balamban along with 4,400 relief packs to Cordova in Cebu. Relief packs and water bottles are also ready for distribution in Sipalay and Kabankalan, Negros Occidental in the coming days. Likewise, distribution in Southern Leyte is also set to begin this week.

In Bohol, 1,185 water bottles were distributed in the municipalities of Loon and Clarin, while relief packs are set to be distributed in Loon, Calape, Inabanga and Talibon tomorrow, January 11. Rapid assessment teams have also been deployed to Tubigon, Inabanga, Getafe and Ubay in Bohol to help determine the needs of typhoon-affected communities.

A total of 5,680 relief packs were completed by 57 volunteers today in Cebu City amidst the increased safety precautions and volunteer shifting plan imposed by the foundation to avoid the spread of COVID-19.

To further speed up RAFI’s Emergency Relief Operations, more volunteers are needed to help provide urgent relief across Cebu and Bohol. Repacking is currently ongoing daily, at the Kabilin Center and Casa Gorordo Museum located across the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. Main Office on Eduardo Aboitiz Street, Barangay Tinago, Cebu City. Meals will be provided, but volunteers are asked to bring water, their vaccination card, and an extra t-shirt. Interested volunteers may sign up here.

Water filters
Generator sets
Powerbanks

In-kind donations made in Cebu may be dropped off at the Main Office of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation. Donors in Metro Manila may likewise drop off their donations at the Headquarters of the Civil Military Operations Regiment, Philippine Army, Lawton Avenue, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. For inquiries about Metro Manila drop-off, please contact Olaf Miguel Bautista at 09175482888.

As of January 10, 2022, the foundation has raised Php 36,641,967 in cash and pledges from individual donors and organizations. It has spent Php 63,657,735 for its emergency relief operations. RAFI’s counterpart spending is at Php 27,015,768. The foundation thanks its numerous donors and partners for all the help they have been extending.

The Foundation continues to coordinate with the local government units, government agencies, and other private organizations to determine appropriate interventions for the most vulnerable sectors.

Interested partners can contact RAFI through their email address eoc@rafi.ph or through the following numbers (032) 265-5914 (landline), 0917-633-2936 (Globe), and 0933-879-2966 (Sun).

January 07, 2022

RAFI OPENS BASE OF OPERATIONS FOR EMERGENCY RELIEF REPACKING IN BOHOL, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, AND SOUTHERN LEYTE; VOLUNTEER SHIFTING TO BE IMPOSED IN THE FACE OF COVID-19 OMICRON VARIANT

5,000 emergency relief packs were completed in Negros Occidental since volunteers began repacking last Thursday, January 6. Its Rapid Assessment Team continues to the municipalities of Kabankalan, Candoni, Cuayan, Sipalay, and Ilog. RAFI employees are set to travel to Southern Leyte to support in the area’s relief operations.

A total of 4,335 emergency relief packs were completed today as all base operations focus on repacking.

As news of the COVID-19 Omicron variant’s entrance to Cebu, RAFI has created a bi-team shifting plan for its relief repacking efforts to reduce the risk of exposure to the COVID-19 virus. Volunteers have been divided into two teams who may only report on certain days of the week. The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc., in its efforts to provide for communities affected by Typhoon Odette (International: RAI) would also like to ensure and be mindful of its volunteers’ well-being through its imposed shifting and adherence to safety protocols in order to maintain a safe base of operations for emergency relief repacking.

More volunteers are needed to help provide urgent relief across Cebu, Bohol, Negros Occidental, and Southern Leyte. Repacking is currently ongoing daily, at the Kabilin Center and Casa Gorordo Museum located across the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. Main Office on Eduardo Aboitiz Street, Barangay Tinago, Cebu City. Meals will be provided, but volunteers are asked to bring water, their vaccination card, and an extra t-shirt. Interested volunteers may sign up here.

The foundation has laid out a 3-phase humanitarian relief operation in response to the massive destruction left in the wake of Typhoon Odette. Phase 1 includes distribution of emergency relief packs to families heavily affected by the typhoon. RAFI is set to distribute a total of 132,00 relief packs across the provinces of Cebu and Bohol. Upon completion of distribution of relief packs, RAFI will provide psychosocial support for children and emergency shelter to affected indigent families. Building materials and tools will be provided to families for them to help them rebuild their damaged houses. Phases 2 and 3 will include recovery and rehabilitation efforts. RAFI’s relief efforts are ongoing as more data about the typhoon’s impact is gathered.

RAFI will also distribute water and generators to help address the growing need for water and power. The foundation will distribute 400,000 liters of water for 20,000 families located in Cebu City, Mandaue City, and Lapu-Lapu City. Fifty (50) generator sets will be distributed within Cebu.

Water filters
Generator sets 
Fuel (Cebu Only)  
Powerbanks

As of December 07, 2022, the foundation has raised  Php. 36,495,165  in cash and pledges from individual donors and organizations. It has spent  Php. 58,427,739  for its emergency relief operations, to date.  RAFI’s counterpart spending is at Php 21,932,574. The foundation thanks its numerous donors and partners for all the help they have been extending.

The Foundation continues to coordinate with the local government units, government agencies, and other private organizations to determine appropriate interventions for the most vulnerable sectors.

Interested partners can contact RAFI through their email address eoc@rafi.ph or through the following numbers (032) 265-5914 (landline), 0917-633-2936 (Globe), and 0933-879-2966 (Sun).

January 06, 2022

69,347 relief packs reach typhoon-affected areas in Cebu, Bohol

The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation has distributed a total of 69,347 relief packs to 26 cities and municipalities in Cebu and Bohol, along with 2,000 liters of drinking water in Cebu as it caps another day of emergency relief operations after the onslaught of Typhoon Odette (International: Rai).

Today, 5,069 relief packs were distributed in the municipalities of Alcoy and Sibonga in Southern Cebu. A total of 1,142 relief packs were also distributed to three barangays in Bien Unido, Bohol while delivery of 1,862 relief packs to four more barangays in the municipality continues.

In addition, 5,020 relief packs were en route to Dalaguete and 3,840 more relief packs were shipped to Bohol. 1,240 shelter kits are also eyed for distribution to islets in Cebu in the coming days.

In Cebu City, 4,967 relief packs were completed by 128 volunteers and are ready for distribution. To further speed up RAFI’s Emergency Relief Operations, more volunteers are needed to help provide urgent relief across Cebu and Bohol. Repacking is currently ongoing daily, at the Kabilin Center and Casa Gorordo Museum located across the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. Main Office on Eduardo Aboitiz Street, Barangay Tinago, Cebu City. Meals will be provided, but volunteers are asked to bring water, their vaccination card, and an extra t-shirt. Interested volunteers may sign up here.

Water filters
Generator sets
Powerbanks

As of January 5, 2022, the foundation has raised Php 35,589,145 in cash and pledges from individual donors and organizations. It has spent Php 50,981,128 for its emergency relief operations. RAFI’s counterpart spending is at Php 15,391,983. The foundation thanks its numerous donors and partners for all the help they have been extending.

The Foundation continues to coordinate with the local government units, government agencies, and other private organizations to determine appropriate interventions for the most vulnerable sectors.

Interested partners can contact RAFI through their email address eoc@rafi.ph or through the following numbers (032) 265-5914 (landline), 0917-633-2936 (Globe), and 0933-879-2966 (Sun).

January 05, 2022

RAFI aids more typhoon-stricken areas

The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) remains to be of service to typhoon-stricken communities through the continuous distribution of emergency relief packs in the islands of Cebu and Bohol.

On this day, a total of 10,599 emergency relief packs were distributed to families in the following municipalities of the Cebu Province:

Alcoy
Argao
Sibonga

In Bohol, the municipalities of Talibon and Bien Unido, have also received a total of 1,549 emergency relief packs for distribution in the most affected barangays.

With the foundation’s dedication to aiding more typhoon-stricken areas, a team was sent to the Olango Island of Lapulapu City, Cebu, to conduct a rapid assessment and determine the most urgent needs of the community. Once the assessment is completed, the distribution of these provisions will follow in the coming days.

As relief efforts continue today, a total of 136 volunteers completed 9,881 emergency relief packs to be distributed to more affected households.

To further speed up RAFI’s Emergency Relief Operations, more volunteers are needed to help provide urgent relief across Cebu and Bohol. Repacking is currently ongoing daily, at the Kabilin Center and Casa Gorordo Museum located across the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. Main Office on Eduardo Aboitiz Street, Barangay Tinago, Cebu City. Meals will be provided, but volunteers are asked to bring water, their vaccination card, and an extra t-shirt. Interested volunteers may sign up here.

Water filters 
Generator sets  
Powerbanks

The Foundation continues to coordinate with the local government units, government agencies, and other private organizations to determine appropriate interventions for the most vulnerable sectors.

Interested partners can contact RAFI through their email address eoc@rafi.ph or through the following numbers (032) 265-5914 (landline), 0917-633-2936 (Globe), and 0933-879-2966 (Sun).

January 04, 2022

Day 10 of RAFI Emergency Relief Packing Operations, targeted relief packs increase

The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. ends its 10th day of Emergency Relief Re-Packing Operations at The Kabilin Center, and the Casa Gorordo Museum in Barangay Tinago, Cebu with 10,416 relief packs completed by 285 volunteers. This is the highest number of packs achieved since re-packing operations started on December 26, 2021, as the museum opened its doors for operations and as more people have volunteered.

RAFI’s targeted relief packs are now set to a total of 156,857, an increase from the original target of 132,000 packs as donations continue to come in.

This growth in target, volunteer numbers, and base of operations in the face of the current COVID-19 pandemic and the new Omicron variant compels RAFI to implement a “no vaccine card, no entry” policy, in addition to advised safety protocols to reduce risk for each.

Today, January 4, the foundation’s relief operations were conducted in Dumanjug, Cebu with 5,000 packs distributed, and in Bien Unido, Bohol with 3,514 packs distributed.

To date RAFI has distributed a total of 50, 349 relief packs to 21 municipalities in Cebu and Bohol.

With the bayanihan spirit alive, shelter kits will also be distributed not just in Cebu and Bohol, but also in the provinces of Negros Occidental and Southern Leyte, which were identified by RAFI’s Rapid Assessment Team to be among one of typhoon Odette’s (International: Rai) severely affected areas.

To further speed up RAFI’s Emergency Relief Operations more volunteers are needed to help provide urgent relief across Cebu and Bohol. Repacking is currently ongoing daily, at the Kabilin Center and Casa Gorordo Museum located across the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. Main Office on Eduardo Aboitiz Street, Barangay Tinago, Cebu City. Meals will be provided, but volunteers are asked to bring water, their vaccination card, and an extra t-shirt. Interested volunteers may sign up here.

Drinking Water
Water filters
Generator sets
Powerbanks

As of January 4, 2021, the foundation has raised Php 35,589,145 in cash and pledges from individual donors and organizations. It has spent Php 47,341,955 for its emergency relief operations. RAFI’s counterpart spending is at Php 11,752,810. The foundation thanks its numerous donors and partners for all the help they have been extending.

The Foundation continues to coordinate with the local government units, government agencies, and other private organizations to determine appropriate interventions for the most vulnerable sectors.

Interested partners can contact RAFI through their email address eoc@rafi.ph or through the following numbers (032) 265-5914 (landline), 0917-633-2936 (Globe), and 0933-879-2966 (Sun).

January 03, 2022

RAFI continues to provide relief packs to typhoon-stricken areas, more volunteers join relief efforts

The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) continues to provide urgent relief to areas heavily hit by Typhoon Odette (International Name: Rai) as more volunteers join the repacking of goods in Cebu.

As the foundation’s relief efforts continue, more areas in the Visayas are being provided with basic needs and essential goods in the wake of Typhoon Odette. A total of 1,350 packs are set to be distributed in the municipality of Dumanjug along with more than 5,000 relief packs in Moalboal. The foundation has also dispatched advance teams to Sibonga and Dalaguete ahead of relief pack distribution.

Other affected communities in Cebu Province, Negros, and Southern Leyte are also set to receive relief packs, water containers and shelter kits in the coming days. More areas will be added as additional data comes in from the foundation’s Rapid Assessment Team, mobilized to determine the needs of affected communities.

Today, repacking of relief goods resumed after a quick new year break with 118 volunteers in Cebu completing 7,072 emergency relief packs. In addition to The Kabilin Center in Barangay Tinago, the foundation has opened the Casa Gorordo Museum located next door to accommodate the increasing number of volunteers.

Those who wish to join and volunteer may sign up here. Meals will be provided, but volunteers are asked to bring water, their vaccination card, and an extra t-shirt.

Water
Water filters
Generator sets
Powerbanks

As of December 31, 2021, the foundation has raised Php 34,145,037 in cash and pledges from individual donors and organizations. It has spent Php 43,447,220 for its emergency relief operations. RAFI’s counterpart spending is at Php 9,302,183. The foundation thanks its numerous donors and partners for all the help they have been extending.

The Foundation continues to coordinate with the local government units, government agencies, and other private organizations to determine appropriate interventions for the most vulnerable sectors.

Interested partners can contact RAFI through their email address eoc@rafi.ph or through the following numbers (032) 265-5914 (landline), 0917-633-2936 (Globe), and 0933-879-2966 (Sun).

December 30, 2021

RAFI provides urgent relief in remote island barangay of Cebu Province

The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) continues to provide urgent relief to badly hit areas of Typhoon Odette (international: Rai) which includes remote island barangays in Cebu Province. With the help of our partners, the foundation distributed a total of 200 emergency relief packs to residents in Caohagan Island of Lapulapu City, Cebu. The affected community in Hilutongan Island of Cordova, Cebu is also set to receive emergency relief packs. More distribution activities will commence in the coming days for affected families in Cebu and Bohol.

Meanwhile, 82 volunteers in Cebu spent the last day of relief efforts for the year by completing 4,700 emergency relief packs. A total of 20,684 emergency relief packs to be distributed to affected households were packed in just five days (December 26-30).

Residents of Caohagan Island queue up to receive their relief packs. Distribution and preparation of relief packs was done in partnership with UP Medical Alumni Society Cebu Chapter

RAFI, residents, and local law enforcement work together to help unload relief packs to the island

More volunteers are needed to help provide urgent relief across Cebu and Bohol. Repacking of emergency relief packs will resume on January 2, 2022. Repacking is currently ongoing, daily, at the Kabilin Center located across the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. Main Office on Eduardo Aboitiz Street, Barangay Tinago, Cebu City. Meals will be provided, but volunteers are asked to bring water, their vaccination card, and an extra t-shirt. Interested volunteers may sign up here.

Food, water, shelter, and fuel remain scarce and inaccessible for thousands of families affected by Typhoon Odette. RAFI is accepting financial donations from individuals and groups who wish to help. For in-kind donations, the organization is accepting donations of the following items most in need at the moment: 

Water 
Water filters
Generator sets 
Fuel (Cebu Only)  
Powerbanks

As of December 30, 2021, the foundation has raised  Php. 23,325,255  in cash and pledges from individual donors and organizations. It has spent  Php. 43,235,719  for its emergency relief operations, to date.  RAFI’s counterpart spending is at Php 19,910,464. The foundation thanks its numerous donors and partners for all the help they have been extending.

The Foundation continues to coordinate with the local government units, government agencies, and other private organizations to determine appropriate interventions for the most vulnerable sectors.

Interested partners can contact RAFI through their email address eoc@rafi.ph or through the following numbers (032) 265-5914 (landline), 0917-633-2936 (Globe), and 0933-879-2966 (Sun).

December 29, 2021

RAFI Continues Rapid Assessment In Bohol, Distributes Relief Packs in Cebu

The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI) has dispatched teams for another set of rapid assessment in the Province of Bohol as it prepares for its massive emergency relief distribution in the province.

Teams were sent today, December 29, to the municipalities of Bien Unido, Alicia, and Mabini to identify the extent of damage left in the wake of Super Typhoon Odette (International: Rai). The team will also assess the municipality of San Miguel. RAFI will complete its rapid assessment in the Province of Bohol by tomorrow, December 30.

While rapid assessment winds down in Bohol Province, the team will begin its first wave of emergency relief packs distribution. It is set to distribute 3,500 emergency relief packs tomorrow in the municipalities of Ginatilan and Alegria. RAFI targets to complete distribution of 7,620 emergency relief packs by December 31, 2021, providing timely emergency relief to in-need families heavily hit by Super Typhoon Odette.

As destruction and impact of Super Typhoon Odette remains massive across Bohol, RAFI is the first organization to provide timely relief and assistance in the province.

Meanwhile, RAFI completed its rapid assessment of Caohagan Island in Lapu-Lapu City. As the year winds down, RAFI continues with its distribution efforts in towns across Cebu Province. Distribution teams are currently in the municipalities of Ronda, Alcantara, Badian, Ginatilan, and Alegria.

To date, it has distributed 23,634 relief packs to families. Distribution has been completed in the following sites:

Cebu

Danao City
Municipality of Malabuyoc
Municipality of Ronda
Municipality of Alcantara
Municipality of Badian
Municipality of Ginatilan

Bohol

Municipality of Ubay
Municipality of Jetafe
Municipality of Talibon
Municipality of Tubigon

RAFI is set to distribute a total of 132,00 relief packs across the provinces of Cebu and Bohol. Additional relief packs and support will be added as more data continues to come in from RAFI’s Rapid Assessment teams.

RAFI likewise met with the Mayor of the Municipality of Cordova Mary Therese S. Cho and Mayor of Lapu-lapu City Ahong Chan to conduct a needs assessment for their respective LGU. RAFI expressed its commitment to provide timely relief and support to affected communities in Cordova.

As emergency relief remains to be a priority for affected families, RAFI continues with its efforts in sending out timely relief to hard-hit areas. Today, volunteers in Cebu have packed 6,605 relief packs. As more volunteers continue to help in repacking efforts, a total of 84 volunteers helped today.

More volunteers are needed to help provide timely relief across Cebu and Bohol. Repacking of emergency relief packs will run until December 30, 2021 and resume on January 2, 2022. Repacking is currently ongoing, daily, at the Kabilin Center right across the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. Main Office in Eduardo Aboitiz Street, Barangay Tinago, Cebu City. Meals will be provided, volunteers need to bring water, their vaccination card, and an extra t-shirt. Interested volunteers may sign up at here.

The foundation has laid out a 3-phase humanitarian relief operation in response to the massive destruction left in the wake of Typhoon Odette. Phase 1 includes distribution of emergency relief packs to families heavily affected by the typhoon. RAFI is set to distribute a total of 132,00 relief packs across the provinces of Cebu and Bohol. Upon completion of distribution of relief packs, RAFI will provide psychosocial support for children and emergency shelter to affected indigent families. Building materials and tools will be provided to families for them to rebuild their damaged houses. Phases 2 and 3 include recovery and rehabilitation efforts. RAFI’s efforts continue to expand as more information and data comes in.

Water
Water filters
Generator sets
Fuel (Cebu Only)
Powerbanks

As of December 29, 2021, the foundation has raised Php. 23,294,047 in cash and pledges from individual donors and organizations. It has spent Php. 42,930,667 for its emergency relief operations, to date. RAFI’s counterpart spending is at Php. 19,636,620. The foundation thanks its numerous donors and partners for all the help they have been extending.

The Foundation continues to coordinate with the Local Government Units, Government Agencies, and other Private Organizations to identify better interventions to response to the needs of the vulnerable sector.

Interested partners can contact RAFI through their email address eoc@rafi.ph or through the following numbers (032) 265-5914 (landline), 0917-633-2936 (Globe), and 0933-879-2966 (Sun).

December 28, 2021

RAFI Distributes 20,584 Emergency Relief Packs to Cebu, Bohol

Distribution of emergency relief packs have started today, December 28, in the Municipalities of Badian and Ginatilan. Distribution teams of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI) departed for the towns earlier this week.

After close coordination with local government units and set-up of local distribution systems, RAFI distributed 3,000 emergency relief packs to affected families in Badian and 2,000 in Ginatilan. More distribution activities in highly affected towns in South of Cebu will commence tomorrow.

To date, it has distributed 20,584 relief packs to families. Distribution has been completed in the following sites:

Cebu

Danao City
Municipality of Malabuyoc
Municipality of Ronda
Municipality of Alcantara
Municipality of Badian
Municipality of Ginatilan

Bohol

Municipality of Ubay
Municipality of Jetafe
Municipality of Talibon
Municipality of Tubigon

To date, reports show that impact of Super Typhoon Odette (International: Rai) has been massive, affecting a large part of the Philippines. In the latest Situational Report from the National Disaster Risk, Reduction, and Management Council 18 municipalities and cities in the Philippines have experienced water supply interruption, with only one having recently restored fully water supply. In Cebu, water remains a scarce commodity, with water still being largely unavailable to many.

As Super Typhoon Odette rammed into the country, agriculture took a hard hit. Total estimated cost of damage to agriculture in Region 7 is Php. 618,141,700, reports the NDRRMC. Notably, the Philippines is an agricultural country, where many use this as means of livelihood.

Infrastructure and homes took a hard hit and thousands of people still live with homes in shambles. In the provinces of Cebu and Bohol, affected families are still struggling to rebuild their homes. In Region 7, 42,127 houses were either partially or totally damaged by the typhoon, reports the NDRRMC. The numbers continue to grow as more data continues to come in.

As emergency relief remains to be a priority for affected families, RAFI continues with its efforts in sending out timely relief to hard-hit areas. Volunteers in Cebu have packed 5,134 relief packs while more than 5,300 relief packs were completed by teams in Bohol. RAFI will distribute emergency relief packs in Bohol Province tomorrow.

The foundation has laid out a 3-phase humanitarian relief operation in response to the massive destruction left in the wake of Typhoon Odette. Phase 1 includes distribution of emergency relief packs to families heavily affected by the typhoon. RAFI is set to distribute a total of 132,00 relief packs across the provinces of Cebu and Bohol. Upon completion of distribution of relief packs, RAFI will provide psychosocial support for children and emergency shelter to affected indigent families. Building materials and tools will be provided to families for them to rebuild their damaged houses. Phases 2 and 3 include recovery and rehabilitation efforts. RAFI’s efforts continue to expand as more information and data comes in.

Water
Water filters
Generator sets
Fuel (Cebu Only)
Powerbanks

As of December 28, 2021, the foundation has raised Php. 21,800,686 in cash and pledges from individual donors and organizations. It has spent Php. 30,644,724 for its emergency relief operations, to date.

Interested partners can contact RAFI through their email address eoc@rafi.ph or through the following numbers (032) 265-5914 (landline), 0917-633-2936 (Globe), and 0933-879-2966 (Sun).

December 27, 2021

RAFI Distributes 15,584 Emergency Relief Packs to Cebu, Bohol

The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI) has deployed more emergency relief distribution teams to the Municipalities of Alegria, Malabuyoc, Ginatilan, and Badian. A total of 4,000 additional relief packs were deployed on December 27 to the Municipality of Malabuyoc. Relief will be distributed to other affected towns and high-priority barangays within the next days.

To date, it has distributed 15,584 relief packs to families in Danao City, and the municipalities of Malabuyoc, Ronda, and Alcantara in Cebu, and the municipalities of Ubay, Jetafe, Talibon, and Tubigon in Bohol.

At the same time, repacking of relief goods for communities in Cebu and Bohol affected by Super Typhoon Odette (Rai) are in full swing.

The bayanihan spirit (spirit of communal unity) in times of crisis is high across the Philippines, and the globe, as help continues to arrive at every front. Volunteers today, December 27, packed 4,225 relief packs. RAFI will need to repack a total of 11,470 emergency relief packs in the coming days.

As a clearer picture of the extent of damage left in the wake of Super Typhoon Odette’s destructive path is now seen, RAFI is committed to provide timely emergency relief to affected communities. Families left vulnerable without safe shelter, food, water, and fuel remain in dire need of emergency relief.

With its ongoing emergency relief efforts, Phase 1 of RAFI’s humanitarian relief operations are fully operational. After completion of distribution of emergency relief packs across the Provinces of Cebu and Bohol, Phase 2 will be underway in 2022. RAFI will later provide emergency shelter to affected indigent families. Building materials and tools will be provided to families for them to rebuild their damaged houses.

Water
Water filters
Generator sets
Fuel (Cebu Only)
Powerbanks

As of December 27, 2021, the foundation has raised Php. 19,652,113 in cash and pledges from individual donors and organizations.

Interested partners can contact RAFI through their email address eoc@rafi.ph or through the following numbers (032) 265-5914 (landline), 0917-633-2936 (Globe), and 0933-879-2966 (Sun).

December 26, 2021

RAFI Staff, Volunteers Repack Goods for Typhoon-stricken Communities

Despite feeling the impact of Typhoon Odette (International: Rai) themselves, volunteers trooped to the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. to help repack relief goods.

Over 60 private citizens and staff from the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI) volunteered on December 26 to help repack 1,800 emergency relief packs for families affected by Typhoon Odette. Volunteers repacked rice, canned goods, and water into emergency relief packs ready for deployment in the next days. Noodles and coffee will be added into the packs once they arrive.

The foundation projects to repack 15,283 relief packs by December 31. More volunteers are needed to help achieve this goal and deploy timely relief to affected families. Repacking is currently ongoing, daily, at the Kabilin Center right across the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. Main Office in Eduardo Aboitiz Street, Barangay Tinago, Cebu City. Meals will be provided, volunteers need to bring water, their vaccination card, and an extra t-shirt. Interested volunteers may sign up here.

Today, December 26, it has deployed 3,500 relief packs for the Municipalities of Ronda and Alcantara. Emergency relief packs will be distributed by RAFI personnel within the next days. To date, it has distributed 8,466 relief packs to families in Danao City, and the Municipality Malabuyoc in Cebu, and the municipalities of Ubay, Jetafe, Talibon, and Tubigon in Bohol.

The foundation has laid out a 2-phase humanitarian relief operation in response to the massive destruction left in the wake of Typhoon Odette. Phase 1 includes distribution of emergency relief packs to families heavily affected by the typhoon. RAFI is set to distribute a total of 132,00 relief packs across the provinces of Cebu and Bohol. Upon completion of Phase 1, RAFI will later provide emergency shelter to affected indigent families. Building materials and tools will be provided to families for them to rebuild their damaged houses.

Water
Water filters
Generator sets
Fuel (Cebu Only)
Powerbanks

As of December 26, 2021, the foundation has raised Php. 18,971,513 in cash and pledges from individual donors and organizations. The foundation is set to distribute 132,00 relief packs for Cebu and Bohol in total. Additional relief packs and support will be added as more data continues to come in from RAFI’s Rapid Assessment teams.

Interested partners can contact RAFI through their email address eoc@rafi.ph or through the following numbers (032) 265-5914 (landline), 0917-633-2936 (Globe), and 0933-879-2966 (Sun).

December 23, 2021

Emergency Relief Operations in Full Swing

The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI) has ended its first round of rapid assessment in Cebu, completing its assessment of Typhoon Odette’s (International: Rai) impact on the province. Rapid assessment teams have returned from the municipalities of Toledo, Pinamungajan, and Aloguinsan.

Completion of the foundation’s first wave of rapid assessment paves way to full implementation of emergency relief operations to hard-hit communities. These are barangays which Typhoon Odette completely ravaged, destroying homes, infrastructure, and agriculture, and cutting off families from water, food, and electricity.

RAFI has laid out a 2-phase humanitarian relief operation in response to the massive destruction left in the wake of Typhoon Odette. Phase 1 is the Emergency Relief phase, wherein the foundation provides immediate relief to families in areas that were hit the hardest. Phase 2 will be the Early Recovery Phase, which includes the provision of emergency shelter kits to affected indigent families. Building materials and tools will be provided to families for them to rebuild their damaged houses.

To date, RAFI has distributed 2,540 relief packs to Cebu North, which includes the municipalities of Carmen and Catmon, and Danao City. It also distributed 717 relief packs to the Municipality of Malabuyoc.

Meanwhile, in Bohol Province, RAFI has deployed two teams for rapid assessment and immediate relief distribution. Distribution of 4,800 relief packs have begun in the municipalities of Ubay, Jetafe, Talibon, and Tubigon.

RAFI and its partners are fully committed to providing immediate relief and assistance to affected communities. It will distribute 49,243 relief packs across Cebu Province and Bohol Province in the coming days.

As municipalities and cities are still in dire need of water and electricity, RAFI has also committed to the distribution of water and generators. It will distribute 400,000 liters of water to barangays in the coastal areas of Cebu City and select barangays in Mandaue City and Lapu-Lapu City. Fifty (50) generator sets will be distributed within Cebu.

As RAFI gears up for distribution of 49,243 relief packs across Cebu and Bohol, it begins its repacking operations right after Christmas. RAFI will require a number of volunteers to help repack thousands of relief packs for affected families. Repacking site will be located at the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. Main Office in Eduardo Aboitiz Street, Barangay Tinago, Cebu City. Interested volunteers may sign up here. Repacking operations begin on December 26, 2021.

Water
Water filters
Generator sets
Fuel

As of December 23, 2021, the foundation has raised Php. 16,714,757 in cash and pledges from individual donors and organizations. The foundation is set to purchase an additional 123,943 relief packs for Cebu and Bohol, as well as drinking water for the tri-cities of Cebu, and generator sets for Cebu and Cebu Province. Additional relief packs and support will be added as more data continues to come in from RAFI’s Rapid Assessment teams.

Interested partners can contact RAFI through their email address eoc@rafi.ph or through the following numbers 265-5914 (landline), 0917-633-2936 (Globe), and 0933-879-2966 (Sun).

December 22, 2021

RAFI continues relief packs preparation and distribution in Cebu and Bohol

Distribution of relief packs has begun in affected areas in the Provinces of Cebu and Bohol as the RAFI Emergency Operations Center closes in on completing its rapid assessment across the two provinces.

The RAFI EOC has distributed 2,540 relief packs to families in Danao City. Each pack contains 5 kilos of rice, 3 canned sardines, 3 packs of noodles, 3 cans of corned beef, and 6 liters of drinking water.

Based on results of rapid assessment, the RAFI EOC will distribute relief packs to the follow areas:

Municipality of Carmen

Municipality of Catmon

Municipality of Tuburan

Municipality of Balamban

Municipality of Barili

Municipality of Badian

Municipality of Alegria

Municipality of Ronda

Municipality of Alcantara

Municipality of Dumanjug

Municipality of Moalboal

Municipality of Sibonga

Municipality of Ubay

Municipality of Talibon

Municipality of Jetafe

Municipality of Tubigon

Distribution to these areas will commence in the next days as the RAFI EOC finalizes data and prepares its relief packs.

Preparations are underway for relief pack distribution in Bohol Province. More than 5,000 relief packs are currently being prepared by the foundation and will be ready for distribution within the week. Phase 1 of distribution of relief packs will begin in severely affected towns in Bohol province.

The RAFI EOC will complete its rapid assessment tomorrow, December 23, 2021, and fully moves into Phase 1 of its humanitarian response, providing emergency relief to affected communities. Recent rapid assessment show islets of Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu severely affected by Typhoon Odette (International: Rai), with Olango Island badly hit.

As RAFI EOC focuses on providing emergency relief, repacking of more relief packs to severe affected towns and municipalities begin after Christmas. Volunteers are welcome to support RAFI’s packing efforts. Volunteers can sign up here.

Water
Water filters
Generator sets
Fuel

As of December 22, 2021, the foundation has raised Php. 5,668,206.00 in cash and pledges from individual donors and organizations. The foundation is set to purchase an additional 50,000 relief packs for Cebu and Bohol, drinking water for the tri-cities of Cebu, and generator sets for Cebu and Cebu Province. Relief packs and support will be added as more data continues to come in from RAFI’s Rapid Assessment teams.

Interested partners can contact RAFI through their email address eoc@rafi.ph or through the following numbers 265-5914 (landline), 0917-633-2936 (Globe), and 0933-879-2966 (Sun).

December 21, 2021

RAFI begins distribution of relief goods to severely affected towns; continues rapid assessment across Cebu and Bohol

More information is finally coming in from towns and provinces ravaged by Typhoon Odette (International: Rai), five days later.

Typhoon Odette decimated the south of Cebu, where it took landfall on December 16, 2021. It severely destroyed southern towns, ripping apart concrete roads, destroying bridges, flattening agricultural land, and snapping trees and electrical posts like twigs. Towns were rendered inaccessible initially and communication was completely down.

As access to South of Cebu continues to improve, the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. – Emergency Operations Center (RAFI EOC) has continued to deploy rapid assessment teams to gain full insights of the extent of damage.

With many towns and provinces inaccessible since the onslaught of Typhoon Odette, this would be first for local government units to interact with local organizations providing relief and conduct assessments.

Such is the case of towns in the Province of Bohol.

The RAFI EOC has deployed several rapid assessment teams to Bohol Province, conducting an extensive rapid assessment across the island. Hundreds of individuals were left homeless as Typhoon Odette rammed into Bohol Province, toppling over trees and destroying homes. Towns were hit by 4-meter flood water, destroying infrastructure, and rendering towns inaccessible.

For towns such as Tubigon, Clarin, Inabangga, and Sagbayan, the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. is the first foundation to visit their town to conduct a rapid assessment and measure the extent of damage.

Damage left in Bohol Province in the wake of Typhoon Odette remains massive. Water and fuel remain scarce, with people lining up for hours to get access to fuel.

The RAFI EOC is set to distribute relief packs to affected towns in Bohol Province tomorrow, December 22, 2021. This will be first batch of relief goods for distribution to severely affected towns in Bohol Province.

In Cebu Province, meanwhile, RAFI EOC has begun distribution of relief packs to Northern towns of Cebu. Distribution of relief packs in Danao City has begun today. 600 relief packs will likewise be distributed to firemen in the towns of Catmon and Carmen. Distribution of relief packs to northern towns will commence this week, with teams already deployed in the area. Distribution sites include Carmen – 350 families, Catmon – 250 families, and Danao City – 2,200 families.

While distribution of relief packs has commenced, the RAFI EOC continues to carry out rapid assessment across Cebu. Rapid assessment teams are currently in the towns of Samboan and Ginatilan, as well as Coastal Cebu City, Mandaue City, Lapu-lapu City, and the municipality of Cordova.

Water
Water filters
Generator sets
Fuel

Interested partners can contact RAFI through their email address eoc@rafi.ph or through the following numbers 265-5914 (landline), 0917-633-2936 (Globe), and 0933-879-2966 (Sun).

December 20, 2021

RAFI Response Efforts Continue in Towns Devastated by Typhoon Odette

Four days after the onslaught of Typhoon Odette (International: Rai), the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI)continues to support affected communities and families in hard stricken areas.

The RAFI Emergency Operations Center completed its initial rapid assessment of Cebu Province and continues to assess the impact of Typhoon Odette as more information comes in from assessment teams with towns slowly becoming more accessible as clearing Operations are underway. The foundation has likewise launched its assessment across Bohol Province. After preliminary assessment in affected areas in Cebu Province, RAFI has identified its first batch of priority areas for the distribution of relief goods. It has deployed on December 20 teams for relief distribution in the municipalities of Carmen – 350 families,Catmon – 250 families, and Danao City – 2,200 families.

The RAFI EOC has also identified these areas for distribution as part of batch 2:

Municipality of Tuburan – 2,500 families
Municipality Balamban – 2,500 families
Municipality of Barili – 6,500 families
Municipality of Badian – 1,000 families
Municipality of Alegria – 2,500 families
Municipality of Ronda – 2,000 families

Municipality of Alcantara – 1,500 families
Municipality of Dumanjug – 5,000 families
Municipality of Moalboal – 10,000 families
Municipality of Malabuyoc – 2,000 families
Municipality of Sibunga – 3,000 families

RAFI is accepting financial donations from individuals and groups who wish to help. For in-kind donations, the organization is accepting donations of the following items most in need at the moment:

Water
Water filters
Generator sets
Fuel

Interested partners can contact RAFI through their email address eoc@rafi.ph or through the following numbers 265-5914 (landline), 0917-633-2936 (Globe), and 0933-879-2966 (Sun).

December 18, 2021

Cebu and Bohol Islands Severely Affected by Typhoon Odette

The morning after Typhoon Odette passed Region VII, the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. – Emergency Operations Center (RAFI EOC) mobilized its Rapid Assessment Teams to identify the extent of damage and immediate needs of affected families and communities in the Provinces of Cebu. Response teams have been out for the last 24 to 48 hours, visiting evacuation centers and coordinating with Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices for data.

Initial data shows that the whole of Cebu and Bohol Islands have been drastically battered by Typhoon Odette. The 2 provinces are currently without power and water supply with erratic cellphone signals.

The south of Cebu sustained the brunt of the impact, severely damaging infrastructure, and homes. Bridges sustained severe damage, rendering towns south of Cebu impassable with collapsed bridges. Roads are currently impassable as clearing operations continue. In addition, the northern part of Bohol was also severely damaged.

Impassable Farm to Market Roads in Cebu South.

Families try to rebuild their fallen house using scrap materials in Cebu South.

Immediate needs of affected families and individuals are the following: food, water, and power supply (powerbanks). The first 48 hours are the most critical as the need for basic supplies increase.

To respond to the immediate needs of affected families, the RAFI Emergency Operations Center will deploy an initial 11,000 relief packs to communities in Danao City and the Municipalities of Catmon, Carmen, Tuburan, and Sibonga. Each relief pack will consist of 5 kilos of rice, 3 canned sardines, 3 packs of noodles, 3 cans of corned beef, and 6 liters of drinking water. Additional relief packs shall be provided to other LGUs in Cebu after the assessment.

RAFI will also deploy 10,000 relief packs to the Province of Bohol. The specific location for the distribution will determined after the damage report.

Rapid Assessment is currently still ongoing, and the RAFI EOC in both provinces are still consolidating updates from other towns. Once data from rapid assessment has been consolidated, the RAFI Emergency Operations Centers will update its comprehensive response and rehabilitation plan for Cebu and Bohol Province.

To further prepare for the rehabilitation and recovery phase, RAFI will craft the design of the starter house models for displaced indigent families. Plans for psychosocial support initiatives for families, children, and humanitarian workers are also being created. Updates on RAFI’s response efforts can be monitored on the RAFI Website.

Interested partners can contact RAFI through their email address eoc@rafi.ph or through the following numbers 265-5914 (landline), 0917-633-2936 (Globe), and 0933-879-2966 (Sun).

December 17, 2021

RAFI activates Humanitarian Disaster Preparedness and Response Team; calls for donation amidst Typhoon Odette impact in Cebu

Typhoon Odette (Rai) ripped through parts of the Philippines on December 16, 2021, affecting and displacing families and causing more than 300,000 individuals to evacuate.

As the strongest typhoon to hit the country in 2021, Typhoon Odette made seven landfalls throughout Visayas and Mindanao and left devastation within its wake. The typhoon quickly became a super typhoon 24 hours before it hit the country, with an initial packed winds of up to 260 kilometers per hour. It caused widespread flooding, uprooting of trees and powerlines, and wrecked through infrastructure and homes.

Typhoon Odette placed Cebu under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal number 3 and 4. On its seventh, Typhoon Odette devasted the town of Carcar, Cebu.

The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc (RAFI) has mobilized teams for rapid assessment. Initial results of the rapid assessment from both RAFI and other public and private organizations showed that residents in Cebu Province have lost their water supply and electricity, as well as erratic network connections.

Reports show that rescue and relief efforts were difficult due to the ongoing pandemic. Organizations have already started organizing relief efforts in response to those severely affected. RAFI has activated its Humanitarian Disaster Preparedness and Response Team to mobilize necessary immediate support for affected communities.

“Typhoon Odette has impacted thousands of families most especially the poor and the vulnerable. Before the onslaught of the typhoon, RAFI has already simulated its possible effects and since causing havoc, RAFI has monitored the damage it has caused in the Local Government Units (LGUs) it has affected. We have activated an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in RAFI meant to carry out the emergency preparedness, emergency management, and disaster management plans. We are coordinating with LGUs, partners, and clients in ensuring their safety and welfare. We hope to respond to this disaster efficiently and strategically,” says Pet John Rom, RAFI-HDPR Manager.

RAFI, through its RAFI Emergency Operations Center, is coordinating with national and local government units for immediate typhoon response. As the need for immediate relief grows in the next days, the foundation is looking for partners and donors to help in providing assistance and relief to affected families and communities in Cebu Province.

Local and international organizations and partners can collaborate with RAFI’s response efforts. Support can be in the form of donations, collaborations, or sharing of expertise in disaster response.

RAFI’s Donation Hub is open. Donation channels are also open to private individuals who wish to help through in-kind or cash donations.

“As of today, RAFI is preparing to provide 10,000 relief packs to help the poor, vulnerable, and displaced.  We shall continue to assess the affected areas to provide the right response and rehabilitation efforts,” Rom added.

Interested partners can contact RAFI through their email address eoc@rafi.ph or through the following numbers +6332-265-5914 (landline), +63917-633-2936 (Globe), and +63933-879-2966 (Sun).

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