Tzu Chi visits families affected by Typhoon Tino in CebuOn November 4, Typhoon Tino (International Name: Kalmaegi) brought casualties and massive devastation across Cebu. Understanding the plight of the affected families who not only lost their homes but also their livelihood, Tzu Chi volunteers immediately traveled from Manila to Cebu, to conduct ocular visits and comfort families, understanding their needs.
Tzu Chi conducts ocular surveys in 8 areas in Cebu after Typhoon TinoTyphoon Tino resulted in thousands of damaged houses and 33 casualties across these eight areas.
Homes reduced to rubble, tarpaulin shelters seen at Cebu quake ocularVolunteers touch base with local leaders and communities affected by the 6.9 tremblor.
AKFI donates P1M for Tzu Chi’s earthquake relief efforts in CebuThe foundation recently turned over P3 million to fund the livelihood program of Tzu Chi Palo Great Love Village
Families receive aid in earthquake-hit Libaong, San Remigio, CebuOn October 5, Tzu Chi volunteers traveled to Brgy. Libaong, San Remigio, Cebu, to provide aid to 350 families affected by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Cebu. As an immediate response for those unable to work since the devastating incident, the relief distribution included food, medicine, hygiene kits, blankets, and water. Grateful for the support amid their ongoing hardships, beneficiaries expressed heartfelt thanks to the volunteers who journeyed four hours to reach the remote area.
Tzu Chi conducts ocular in quake-hit CebuFive days after a powerful earthquake rocked Cebu on the evening of September 30, a team of Tzu Chi volunteers flew to the province to survey the extent of damages caused by the magnitude 6.9 tremblor and its impact on communities. Many, like Gemma Carreon, Ernesto Pepito, and Gina Beliegas lost their homes and are now seeking temporary shelter in evacuation centers or makeshift tents set up at the side of the road. While relief in the form of food, potable water, medicine, hygiene kits, and blankets was distributed to 350 families in the hard-hit Municipality of San Remigio, residents are in great need of construction materials to rebuild their homes that have been reduced to rubble.
Families receive aid in earthquake-hit Libaong, San Remigio, CebuThese relief goods brought help to 350 families in the area.
Cebu scholars raise funds, encode for Typhoon Carina victimsDistance didn’t stop Andrel Arreglado and Diane June Guinita from extending compassion and relief to families hit hard by the storm.
New College Scholars for Tzu Chi CebuIn a recent visit to Brgy. Pulpogan, Consolacion, Cebu, new college scholars got acquainted with Tzu Chi volunteers from Manila and shared with them their inspiration to get a college degree. Through Tzu Chi's educational assistance program, these scholars hope to break the cycle of poverty that runs in their family, hoping to become a productive member of society.
Sharing the Dharma Through Walls: Humanities classes in Tzu Chi CebuTzu Chi Cebu volunteers has started conducting community-based humanities classes. Inspired by their learnings, students from Babag National High School painted their school walls with Jing Si Aphorisms, hoping to share the dharma with more people in their school and community.
