The Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF) and its private sector network recently supported emergency responders and distributed aid for communities affected by the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) and Super Typhoon Carina.
Local and international corporations, businesses, and philanthropic organizations collaborated with PDRF’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to support the government response efforts.
Food, Water, Relief Packs, and Hygiene Kits
Shell Pilipinas Corporation donated and distributed 500 hygiene kits to families affected in Rizal with the help of the PDRF team and PDRF President Butch Meily.
The Peace and Equity Foundation (PEF) donated hygiene kits worth Php 250,000 for 275 families in Rizal, which were also distributed by PDRF.
Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. donated 900 7-liter water bottles to Rizal’s Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO).
The Jollibee Group Foundation provided 500 lunch meals to the Department of Social Welfare and Development National Resource Operations Center.
The PhilSeven Foundation, Inc. initiated meal assistance efforts in Bulacan.
Logistics and Transportation
The Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation, Inc. pre-positioned fiberglass boats for rescue operations.
Nissan offered vehicular assistance to the PDRF response team.
Monetary Pledges and Support
PepsiCo, Inc. committed a $10,000 monetary donation to support the early recovery project for families affected by the enhanced habagat and Super Typhoon Carina.
PDRF continues to oversee these efforts and provide updates to member companies and partner organizations as it transitions from response efforts to recovery and rehabilitation initiatives.
