The Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Angat Buhay and the charity group Rise Against Hunger Philippines have announced a partnership to provide aid to those affected by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu on Tuesday night, September 30.
In a Facebook post on Wednesday, October 1, Angat Buhay said Rise Against Hunger Philippines will support its initiative to set up temporary hot meal stations in quake-hit communities.
“Angat Buhay will set up temporary hot meal stations in earthquake-affected towns in Cebu to provide immediate relief to families in need,” the group stated.
“This initiative is supported by the Angat Bayanihan Volunteer Network and Rise Against Hunger Philippines,” it added.
In a separate Facebook post on the same day, Rise Against Hunger Philippines also announced that it is gathering donations to deliver aid to displaced residents.
“On the evening of September 30, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Bogo, Cebu, displacing over 4,000 residents across Madrilejos, Daanbantayan, San Remigio, and Bogo City. Families were forced to evacuate, with homes damaged, power disrupted, and classes suspended,” the group said.
“In response, Rise Against Hunger Philippines is mobilizing emergency food packs and hygiene kits for the affected communities. We urgently need your support to help families recover and rebuild,” it added.
Angat Buhay was founded by former Vice President and now Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo. The NGO began its operations the day after Robredo ended her term as the country’s second-highest official.