RAFI Shells Out More for Bohol

Seeing that even what it prepared is not enough, the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) is setting aside more funds for its relief operations for Bohol.

Last week, Chief Operating Officer Dominica Chua ordered the release of P1.2 million to purchase rice, canned goods, bottled water, noodles, sugar, milk, and bottled water, which are what RAFI learned after first sending 3,000 relief packs Thursday.

RAFI already spent P1.3 million for the first batch of relief items it sent, which already reached Clarin, Sagbayan, Tubigon, Catigbian as of yesterday afternoon.

Chua said RAFI saw that what the Foundation sent was not enough as a lot of people are still in need of food and water.

“RAFI shares the burden of suffering our fellow Boholanos felt after the devastating earthquake. As part of our social responsibility, we have to respond so that we can alleviate their lives and ease their pain,” added Chua, when asked why RAFI is shelling out a million pesos more for its relief efforts.

RAFI also received 60 sacks of rice from LT Besanes Trading Corporation; 50 boxes of mamon and Skyflakes from Monde-Nissin; 100 boxes of mineral water from Tony Lim; three boxes and one plastic bag of assorted groceries from some media practitioners; and a plastic bag of used clothing.

RAFI is likewise acting as a drop-off point where it is also urging all well-meaning Cebuanos to send their donations, either in cash or in kind, in its office at 35 Lopez Jaena St., Parian, Cebu City across Casa Gorordo Museum. Those donating cash could go to any Unionbank of the Philippines branches and deposit the money under the name of the foundation through its Peso Account No. 0027-8000-3279; or its Dollar Account No. 1327-8000-0852. #

A Clarin, Boholo resident prepares to leave for home with a relief pack given by the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI)

Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) employees and volunteers repacking food items for distribution to towns in Bohol heavily hit by last Tuesday’s earthquake.