Based on the report of Asiel Nils Castillon In November 2020, Hopevale Trust of Timaru, New Zealand sent funds to North Cotabato to assist people who are going through hardships because of the pandemic. Unlike New Zealand, most of the Philippines are still in a Level 3 to Level 4 lockdowns. An archipelago of 7,100 […]
Our Second Batch of Relief Aid for Earthquake Affected People of Bohol, Philippines
Yes, the second batch of financial help we sent arrived on 31 October 2013. Our coordinator bought canned foods, milo, powdered milk, water and rice. She then brought the goods for repacking and distribution at the ‘We Love Bohol – Boholunteers’ center. Thank you Concerned People of South Canterbuy for your willingness to help. Our […]
Endorsing the Relief Goods for Distribution to Quake Victims in Bohol, Philippines
On 27 October, our contact/coordinator in Cortes, Bohol endorsed the 45 packs of relief goods to We Love Bohol Boholunteers. The organisation is a Non-Government Organization (or equivalent to Not-for-Profit Organisation in NZ), which was formed to mobilise relief and rehabilitation of Bohol quake victims. She said that strong rain hampered relief distribution. Nevertheless, she […]
Sending Help to Earthquake-Stricken People of Bohol, Philippines
You might have heard about the 7.2 magnitude quake that hit the Philippines, particularly Bohol and Cebu last 15 October. The quake brought much havoc on infrastructure in the provinces of Bohol and Cebu, isolating towns and villages. As of writing, death toll has reached 198. Rescue and relief operations are ongoing. On 22 October, […]
