The Archdiocese of Davao is organizing a relief support operation for the earthquake victims of Bohol.
The City Government of Davao, together with the dioceses of Digos, Tagum and Mati,in partnership with the business community, schools, lay movements and well-meaning citizens of Davao comprise Oplan Tabang Bohol. The immediate response is to address the needs of our brothers and sisters affected by the7.2 magnitude earthquake that rocked the Visayas region, October 15.
Archbishop of Davao Romulo G. Valles is appealing to the faithful of Davao to send immediate aid to the victims in the form of relief goods such as: canned goods,rice, noodles, milk, medicine, coffee, sugar, salt, cooking oil. Materials for shelter like trapal, mats (banig), flashlights/batteries, toiletries like soap or laundry detergents are also encouraged.
Archdiocesan Social Action Center (ASAC) Director Fr. Leonardo Dublan, Jr. said donors are encouraged to bring their goods at the GSIS Subdivision Covered Court, Matina,Davao City (near GSIS Parish Church). Due to the limited volume allocation, bottled waters are discouraged.
For cash donations, please deposit to:
Roman Catholic Bishop of Davao
BDO CM Recto Branch
Account No. 2700245918
For check donations, please issue under the name of Roman Catholic Bishop of Davao, Inc.
Those who want to personally hand over their cash/check donations may go to the Archbishop’s Residence Finance Office, F. Torres St., Davao City.
Receiving of goods will be done up to October 25. For queries, you may contact the Ascension of the Lord Parish at 298-2052 or 09216486555.
Let us all unite for our brothers and sisters in Bohol.
Source: City Government of Davao
