Where to Send Donations for Quake-hit Residents of Northern Luzon

A magnitude 7 earthquake that slammed the province of Abra and left thousands displaced in Northern Luzon and other regions last July 27 has prompted many Filipinos to turn to the national community for assistance.

Quake-Hit Areas

An earthquake measuring magnitude 7.4 according to The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology occurred near Tayum, Abra on July 27 at 8:43 a.m. local time. The quake was quite strong that even people from Metro Manila reported feeling its effects.

Heritage landmarks in Vigan, a UNESCO-designated town, and ancient bell towers in the Ilocos provinces were among the infrastructures devastated by the catastrophe.

Below are the earthquake-affected areas based on PHIVOLCS Earthquake Intensity Scale (PEIS):

Intensity VII (Destructive)

- Bucloc and Manabo in Abra Province

- Vigan City in Ilocos Sur

Intensity VI (very Strong)

- Baguio City in Benguet

- Bantay, San Esteban, Sinait, and Vigan City in Ilocos Sur

- Dagupan City and Laoac in Pangasinan

Intensity V (Strong)

- Bucay in Abra

- Peñablanca in Cagayan

- Almagro, Baguio City, and Tagapul-an in Benguet

- Magsingal, Sinait, and San Juan in Ilocos Sur

- Malabon City and Manila City in Metro Manila

- Bambang in Nueva Vizcaya

- Alaminos City, Dagupan City, and Labrador in Pangasinan

- Concepcion and Tarlac City in Tarlac

- Mexico in Pampanga

- Laoag City in Ilocos Norte

Relief operations for the affected residents where you can send your in-kind donations

The earthquake had a significant impact on the lives of many people as well as the livelihoods of many enterprises and infrastructures. In fact, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, almost 13, 000 individuals have been impacted by the earthquake as of 6 a.m. on July 27.

On top of that, it was also recorded that 541 people have been evacuated and are in temporary housing, while 128 people are still living in their homes outside of the evacuation zones that day. Four people lost their lives and 115 were wounded as a result of the earthquake.

Meanwhile, in Abra, where the epicenter was located, several citizens slept outside because they feared returning to their houses. To protect the safety of their families, some of them decided to have camped overnight on the sidewalks and parks.

In response to the tragedy, a number of organizations have begun arranging fundraising drives to assist individuals who have been affected by the earthquake. For those who want to help and send some relief assistance or even psychosocial support, you can coordinate with the following groups:

Association of Philippine Medical Colleges – Student Network

Donations may be sent to their ONFO BDO official account at:

Account Name: Sabian Kyle T. Lee

Bank: BDO Unibank

Account Number: 004410111453

Caritas Philippines

Fundraising efforts by Caritas Philippines have been formally launched in support of the earthquake-affected dioceses and communities in the northern Philippines. Donations may be sent to either their bank or the GCash account.

Account Name: CBCP Caritas Filipinas Foundation Inc.

Bank: Metrobank

Account Number: 632-7-632-02719-9

You can also send your GCash donations at 09152094092.

Ilocos Sur Environmental Enthusiasts – Vigan Chapter

GCash number: 09353269093

GCash Account Name: Jeddah Nolasco

JCI Philippines

"Oplan Kaagapay: For the Hilagang Luzon" fundraising campaign. To make a donation, you may use the following options:

For BDO

JCI Philippines – Oplan Kaagapay

0020-1802-4134

BDO, Quezon Avenue-Heroes Hills Branch, Quezon City.

For PayMaya

paymaya.me/jcip

Justice Jose C. dela Rama Sr. Law Foundation

To help Dean Jose I. dela Rama Jr. financially, you may make a donation to one of the accounts listed below:

GCash: 09175319446

BDO: 0063-2009-1680

KSP Studios

KSP Studios has partnered with C4 Kaagapay Sa Pangarap, Earth Shaker PH, and PanahonKonek for their initiatives.

For cash donations:

UnionBank Account Number: 109-5552-5583

GCash: 095618227754 (Gabrielle Irmina Q.)

For in-kind donations and relief efforts:

Cavina Foundation- Chrysanthemum Corner Birds of Paradise, Talon Kuarto, Las Piñas

Glen Bengua Residence- P. Domingo St. Cor. Abel Nosce Street, BFRV, Talon Dos, Las Piñas

Church of Christ- CAA, Las Piñas City

Local Youth Development Council – Mountain Province 

For cash donations:

GCash: 0907-097-9958 (Nicole Bryle G.)

You may also drop your in-kind donations in front of their local government units or at Province Social Welfare and Development Office, Provincial Capitol, Bontoc, Mountain Province.

They need bottled water, ready-to-eat food like canned and biscuits, toiletries such as shampoo, soap, towels, toothpaste, toothbrush, vitamins, and medicines.

Raniag ken Boses iti Agtutubo- Regional Chapter

GCash: 09084797792 (Pamela Foronda)

Rotaract Clubs of RID 3820 Philippines

"Tagńawa" (an Ilokano word for "Bayahihan") Donation Drive:

BPI Account Number: 0839-1548-87 (Edmund M. Jadie)

GCash: 09654801262 (Edmund M. Jadie)

Saint Louis University Supreme Student Council

BDO: 010370076370 (Althea Joyce Ong)

GCash: 09156595717 (Mystica Rose Angelica Bucad)

Tulong Kabataan – Metro Manila

For cash donations:

BPI: 196915269 (Keon Louis Sebastian)

GCash: 09273800703 (Stephany C)

PayMaya: http://paypal.com/payme/hcano21

For in-kind donations:

You can send them to 4F OLD NEDA Building, OUR Compound Padre Faura Street, Ermita, Manila and contact them at 09273800703.

Tulong Kabataan – Quezon City

For cash donations:

Metrobank: 241-3-241-82909-0 (Rafael Evangelista)

GCash: 09513320972 (Reynaldo D)

PayMaya: 09770528328 (Rodrigo Jr. Cunanan)

PayPal: 09770528328 (Rodrigo Jr. Cunanan)

For in-kind donations:

You can contact them at 09636201371. They need relief goods such as food (rice and canned goods), face masks, bottled water, diapers for babies, alcohol, clothings, and beddings.

#ProjectSakloLAW

Metrobank: 1353135296270 (Mark Anthony S. Bulusan)

BDO: 005520244439 (Mark Anthony S. Bulusan)

GCash: 09350515027 (Joshua Cabaccan)

"Kalingang Lumina" by Lumina Homes

Lumina Homes also have the same initiatives to help families in need by creating outreach projects in various communities all over the country.

Recently, we conducted a successful Nutri-Mission- Kalingang Lumina Feeding Program in Brgy. Concepcion of Baras, Rizal this month. This is in part of the Level-Up 2022 Program of Lumina Homes as we believe that "The first wealth is health."

So if you are a homebuyer seeking a developer or community for your family, choose a community that not only offers you with a safe and secure home, but also lends a helping hand to those in need.

Be Safe. Be Practical. Choose Lumina Homes and make your home reservations now!