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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 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…
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