In light of the declaration of State of National Calamity, CNDR once again calls onto its members to aid the victims of Tropical Storm Sendong in southern part of the Philippines.
In the latest report from NDRRMC, a total of 388,415 families or 63,079 individuals have been affected by the said cyclone. Of the total affected population, at least 42,733 individuals or 9,743 families are inside 62 evacuation centers. As reported by DSWD, most of the evacuees are in Cagayan de Oro City and Iligan City.
The death toll also rose from about 700 to at least 957. Most of the deaths recorded are from Region X, specifically in the provinces of Bukidnon, Lanao del Norte, and Misamis Oriental.
Three of the hardest-hit areas are Dumaguete City, Iligan City and Cagayan de Oro City. Currently, two CDNR teams are deployed assessing the situations in the cities of Iligan, Cagayan de Oro, and Dumaguete. (Please see the attached situation report for further information).
CNDR is currently mobilizing cash and in-kind donations. Needed for in-kind donations are items for waste management, water, sanitation and hygiene kits, ready-to-eat food packs, clothing, kitchen utensils, tents/temporary shelter, blankets, mats, and mosquito nets.
For further information regarding donations, please contact Ms. Katrine Kae Vicedo, Program Officer for Member-Servicing, at (02)687-9228/687-4208 or 09175693800. You can also email her at kae.vicedo@gmail.com.
You may also coordinate with CNDR’s local partners:
- Cagayan de Oro – Fr. Eric of Xavier University, 0915-760-6755, evenlandria@gmail.com
- Iligan City – Mr. Bobby Quijano of Pailig Development Foundation, 0920-239-0343
- Dumaguete City – Steve Gabriel from Dumaguete LGU – 0907-720-5607
CNDR would like to give its sincerest gratitude to its members and partners who have been helping the victims. We would like to thank, ABS-CBN Sagip Kapamilya, Ayala Foundation, Coca-Cola Foundation, Globe Telecoms, Manila Water, Maynilad, Meralco, Petron Foundation, Smart Communications, and Unilab who initiated their own responses. These companies have informed us of their emergency response operations.
CNDR would also like to thank its members and partners who heeded our call. Currently, we have received pledges from BPI Foundation, Cef & Ester Follosco Foundation, Chevron Philippines, Coca-Cola Foundation, Dole, Management Association of the Philippines, Philippine Stock Exchange, and SGV & Co.
Once again, thank you so much!