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RAFI 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 MoreCommunity Partnerships in Cebu: How Unity Drives Earthquake Recovery
When the recent earthquake shook Cebu, the tremors tested not just the strength of buildings but the spirit of its people. Yet in the midst of fear and uncertainty, what emerged was unity. Proof that community partnerships in Cebu are the foundation of true resilience. Across the province, neighbors offered help and comfort, volunteers organized…
Read MorePsychosocial Support in Times of Disasters
Psychosocial support should be an integral part in the relief and recovery stages when assisting affected communities by disasters. In the recent earthquake that struck northern Cebu, many survivors have expressed deep emotional trauma, especially as aftershocks continue to occur. In this difficult time, the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI) understands the need for psychosocial support to…
Read MoreRAFI’s First Wave of Help Reaches Bogo and San Remigio
After the devastating earthquake that struck northern Cebu, the first wave of relief from the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI) has reached the hard-hit towns of Bogo and San Remigio, offering support to families struggling in the aftermath. Among the recipients of the relief items are Nanay Miraflor of Bogo, who was trapped inside their…
Read MoreRAFI Opens Donation Channels for Affected Communities in Northern Cebu
The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI) has officially opened its cash donation channels as part of its Dungan sa Pagbangon campaign; a response to the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Northern Cebu. This donation drive complements RAFI’s ongoing humanitarian relief operations to support affected communities in their journey from relief to rehabilitation. RAFI works in coordination with…
Read MoreNorthern Cebu Earthquake Relief: 5 Things You Can Do to Make a Difference
The recent Northern Cebu earthquake has once again revealed the true spirit of bayanihan. In moments of crisis, Cebuanos come together, ready to extend help, share what they can, and stand by one another. Over the past days, there has been an overwhelming surge of donation drives and the rush to deliver necessities. While these…
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