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News from Tzu Chi Philippines missions, ceremonies and community work across the country.
2Go transports Tzu Chi aid to Cebu
Seven container vans will ferry donated essential goods for free.
Urgent need to rebuild the house materials
Typhoon Rai hit the Philippines in mid-December. It is initially estimated that 100,000 families on Bohol Island were affected. Tzu Chi volunteers visited Tubigon Town to assess damages. Because this town is close to the coast, more than 13,000 families have become homeless. After the disaster survey, the volunteers also visited government units and promised to help the residents.
Aftermath of Typhoon Rai in Cebu
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.
Tzu Chi sends 3,000 blankets to Odette victims
This initial aid is for distribution to storm-battered areas in the Visayas.
Bohol has bleak Christmas after Odette
Volunteers call for food, water, and other basic necessities.
Devastation of Super Typhoon Rai
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.
Providing the care and supplies
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.
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An immediate helping hand
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.
Taguig-Pateros District Hospital honors Tzu Chi with plaques of appreciation
Tzu Chi also sends aid to Bahay Mapagmahal.