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Volunteers call for food, water, and other basic necessities.

In the Philippines, Super Typhoon Rai ravaged the Bohol Island and Cebu. Manila Tzu Chi volunteers hurried to conduct a disaster survey to determine the scope of the disaster. They also contacted the government to see if military personnel can help with the residents’ dire need of clean drinking water.

Bohol Island in the Philippines suffered an attack by Super Typhoon Rai. Massive waves as high as 3 meters high led to severe devastation leading to 72 deaths and 29,000 families in emergency shelters.

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In early November, a gas explosion occurred in Quezon City, Philippines, as a result, 54 households were affected. Tzu Chi volunteers learned that the affected residents were in urgent need of blankets and mosquito nets, and brought it to residents upon request.

Though Tropical Storm Rai has turned into a moderate typhoon, yet in Ormoc, there is still ongoing rain. Tzu Chi volunteers collaborated with the government, evacuating locals while providing them with hot food and secondhand clothing.

Amid the poverty and misery, beneficiaries share their blessings.

Shoppers stocked up on fried dumplings, braised bean curd, Korean kimchi, kelp salad, and more.

Since the pandemic, Tzu Chi has been asked by the tricycle driver union to help their drivers. Volunteers provided 20 kg of rice and other daily necessities to drivers, and those who received the aid supplies also didn’t forget to share some with others in need as well.

Doris Moaña shares her blessings, opens a small store