The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is calling for donations to help the people affected by the enhanced southwest monsoon (or “habagat”) and Tropical Storm Enteng (internationally known as “Yagi”).

“Just a month after Super Typhoon Carina, another storm has hit us, with the southwest monsoon and Tropical Storm Enteng causing massive flooding and landslides. This has not only disrupted the day-to-day lives of many communities, but has also claimed lives. We are appealing to all to donate any amount you can so that we can enhance our relief efforts for everyone affected,” said PRC Chairman and CEO Richard Gordon.

PRC Secretary General Dr. Gwen Pang remarked: “Your donations will help reinforce our organization’s capacities to give food, water, and other basic necessities to affected communities; strengthen our resources and assets for rescue and response; as well as provide health services as they recover from the disaster. We ask everyone to unite with us in this effort.”

Locals or those residing in the Philippines who are willing to donate may do so through the PRC’s official bank accounts in BDO, BPI, Metrobank, Security Bank, and Asia United Bank (AUB).

Meanwhile, foreigners or those residing outside the country can donate through this link: https://donate.redcrossredcrescent.org/ph/PRCEmergencyAppeal/~my-donation

As of 1 p.m. on September 3, the PRC has distributed hot meals (arroz caldo, etc.) to 1,314 individuals in evacuation centers in Masbate, Marikina, Valenzuela, Pasig, Northern Samar, and Quezon City. Donuts from PRC’s partner Dunkin’ Donuts have also been distributed to 1,383 evacuees in Marikina.

Seven welfare desks and seven first aid stations – each in Negros Occidental, Sorsogon, Cavite, Marikina, Valenzuela, and Pasig – have also been set up to accommodate the health and welfare needs of individuals.

Psychological first aid has been given to 255 persons in Marikina, while health promotion activities have been conducted for 296 people in Valenzuela. Four ambulances have also been mobilized in Negros Occidental, Sorsogon, Cavite, and Muntinlupa.

As of 2 p.m. on September 3, over 140 evacuation centers remain open, housing 7,055 families or 30,235 individuals in Cebu, Cavite, Rizal, Camarines Norte, and Metro Manila.