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RAFI Completes Relief Operations for Typhoon Tino
The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI) has completed Phase I of its relief operations for Typhoon Tino. Over 33,000 families across nine communities in Cebu received immediate support. Dating back on November 4, 2025, Typhoon Tino, struck Cebu bringing heavy rains and strong winds. Floodwaters rose and swept away homes and belongings, leaving families displaced…
Read MoreRAFI’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 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…
Read MoreHow Livelihoods in Northern Cebu Were Affected by the Earthquake
Following the recent 6.9 magnitude earthquake that affected Northern Cebu, many communities are facing significant challenges not only in losing their homes but also in recovering their livelihood. In San Remigio, one of the affected areas, members of local livelihood groups are thinking of ways to recover. Myrna and Her Community’s Livelihood We met Myrna…
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