Caritas appeals for donations for victims of Taal eruption

Caritas Manila is appealing for donations for the people affected by the Taal Volcano eruption.

The social action arm of the Archdiocese of Manila particulalry appealed for the following: food packs, clean potable water and water containers, cleaning materials, sleeping mats, blankets, mosquito nets, flashlights, rechargeable batteries, and emergency lamps.

Caritas said toothbrush, toothpaste, bath and detergent soap, shampoo, sanitary pads, disposable diapers, medical kits including basic medicines and N95 masks are also needed.

“We at Caritas Manila once again appeal for your prayers and generous heart for our fellow Filipinos affected by the natural disaster,” read their appeal.

According to Caritas, at least 5,000 families living near the volcano were forced to flee their homes when the alert level at Taal Volcano in Batangas was raised to 4.

“Through your donation, we will be able to provide relief response to displaced families and affected areas,” the appeal read.

Caritas said donations may be sent online via https://ubpay.com.ph/caritasmanila/ and choose Caritas Damayan Taal Volcano. Or through bank deposit:

Savings Account Name: Caritas Manila, Inc.

Banco De Oro – Savings Account No.: 000-5600-45905

Bank of the Philippine Islands – Savings Account No.: 3063-5357-01

Metrobank – Savings Account No.: 175-317506954-3

For dollar accounts:

Bank of the Philippine Islands – Savings Account No. 3064-0033-55

Swift Code - BOPIPHMM Philippine National Bank – Savings Account No. 10-856-660002-5

Swift Code – PNBMPHMM

Caritas said donations can also be made via Cebuana Lhuillier (free of charge).

“You may also drop off your donation at the Caritas Manila office: 2002 Jesus St. Pandacan, Manila.” said Caritas.

Meanwhile, the head of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines has proposed the conduct of a second collection in Masses to help the victims of the Taal eruption.

CBCP president and Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles said this as he appealed for prayers and aid for the people affected by the volcanic activity particularly in Batangas and Cavite.

“During this very difficult situation, for thousands of families affected by this volcanic activity, we are encouraged to do acts of solidarity, and first of these is to offer sincerely our prayers to the Lord for these suffering people,” he said in a pastoral letter addressed to his fellow bishops and diocesan administrators.