The international organization of overseas Filipinos, Migrante International, also called on families of OFWs as well as Filipinos abroad, to help in the relief efforts. Here is their announcement:
Sagip Migrante: Call for donations and volunteers
Sagip-Migrante
In the spirit of bayanihan, Migrante International and Migrante Partylist are calling on its chapters and members and OFWs around the world to raise funds in aid of families devastated by floods caused by continuous heavy rains.
Funds coursed through Sagip Migrante will be in support of rescue missions, distribution and delivery of essential goods such as rice, canned goods and bottled water, setting up of soup kitchens and other relief missions in affected areas.
Sagip Migrante is now open for monetary donations. Support in kind is also welcome; however, goods from overseas may not arrive in time.
All donations may be deposited to Sagip Migrante’s bank account.
Account name: Migrante International
Bank of the Philippines Islands, Kalayaan Branch
Savings Account No. 1993-0859-16
Swift Code: BOPIPHMM
For details please email migrante2007@yahoo.com.ph or text or call 911-4910 (landline), 0932-7043274 (mobile).
Relief goods may also be sent to Migrante International’s Home Office: #45 Cambridge St, Cubao, Quezon City.
Sagip Migrante will also be setting-up rescue operations as soon as possible.
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