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Community 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 MoreA Call for Service
In the spirit of Dungan sa Pagbangon, the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI)’s earthquake response campaign for the affected communities of Northern Cebu; RAFI staff, known as RAFInians, have been mobilized for both on-ground deployment and relief packing in support of ongoing operations. These meaningful acts of service reflect RAFI’s core value of service. This mirrors its commitment…
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 MoreNo Earthquake Can Shake the Heart of Cebuanos
A week after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Cebu – rattling homes, roads, and claiming lives – something remains unshaken: the heart of the Cebuanos. In a moment where fear and uncertainty could have taken over, kindness, compassion and the quiet strength of the Cebuanos rose above it all. This is not just a…
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…
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