Posts by Jaive Agbon
RAFI’s 59 Years of Service and Commitment
“The dignity of man is best respected by helping him realize his hopes and by sharing with him the burden of his fears.”In the words of our founder, Don Ramon Aboitiz. The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI) marks its 59th year of service to communities in Cebu. In the light of the recent disasters that…
Read MoreRAFI Relief Operations Report
The recent onslaught of Typhoon Tino in Cebu has left communities in need in urgent need of assistance. The typhoon brought strong winds and heavy flooding across multiple towns. Not long before the storm, a 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck Northern Cebu, leaving many families burdened by two consecutive disasters. The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI), guided by…
Read MoreRAFI Provides Relief to Typhoon Tino Affected Communities in Cebu
On November 4, 2025, Typhoon Tino swept through Cebu, displacing families and damaging communities. The typhoon brought about strong winds and heavy flooding across several towns in Cebu. The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI) has activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to deliver immediate relief to the most affected areas. Even as RAFI faces the…
Read MoreRAFI Phase I of Relief Operations Report
Over 37,000 relief items were released during the Phase I of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI) humanitarian emergency relief operations. This effort aimed to provide additional support to the survivors of the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Northern Cebu on the night of September 30, 2025. As of October 15, 2025, RAFI has reached seven heavily affected in Northern Cebu: Bogo, Borbon, Daanbantayan, Medellin, San Remigio, Tabuelan, and Tabogon. Residents in these areas…
Read MoreA Smile of Resilience and Strength
The resilience of the Cebuanos shines brightly in the aftermath of the recent earthquake that struck Northern Cebu. In the town of Medellin, where we distributed non-food items as part of our relief efforts, one face stood out; warm, sincere, a smile belonging to Tatay Jesus Yaun. During our visit, we had the chance to…
Read MoreAfter the Earthquake: Livelihood Challenges and Community Recovery
Like many others affected by the recent earthquake, people continue to face uncertainty as they try recover and rebuild the life they once knew. There is anxiety about how to restore back to normalcy from adjusting to unfamiliar living conditions, worrying about the future of their livelihood, and fearing that another earthquake might strike and…
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