Relief and rescue operations for the Taal Volcano eruption and ashfall are ongoing to those affected residents in Batangas and Cavite. Several government agencies encouraged for sending donations to assist the victims and evacuees.

Department of Social Welfare and Development or DSWD called for those who wanted to help and volunteer in the relief operations. Look through the details below via their Twitter account.

ANNOUNCEMENT: For those who wish to help and volunteer, check out the photo for details. #DSWDMayMalasakit
Maagap at Mapagkalingang Serbisyo! pic.twitter.com/7wLhCnQJCB

— Department of Social Welfare and Development (@dswdserves) January 14, 2020

The Calabrazon chapter of DSWD are also reaching out for donation of goods and items and for volunteers for the repacking of goods for the affected families. You may refer to their Twitter posts below how to donate and/or volunteer.

#TaalVolcano Relief Operations

If you want to help the affected families of the Taal Volcano eruption, you may donate goods / items that are immediately needed at the affected areas. Please check out this poster for the details. #ShareHelpDonate @dswdserves pic.twitter.com/DEO77xXGcd

— DSWD CALABARZON (@dswdservesfo4a) January 13, 2020

#TaalVolcano Relief Operations

We are in need of volunteers for the repacking of goods for the affected families of the Taal Volcano eruption. Kindly check out this poster for the details. #ShareHelpDonate @dswdserves pic.twitter.com/NLYp4LDr6q

— DSWD CALABARZON (@dswdservesfo4a) January 13, 2020

The Cavite Chapter of the Philippine Red Cross is currently receiving relief goods for victims of the eruption. Those willing to donate may drop goods in the National College of Science & Technology at Amafel Building, Aguinaldo Highway, Dasmarinas, Cavite.

Kasalukuyang tumatanggap na ang PRC Cavite Chapter ng relief goods para sa mga kababayan nating apektado ng Bulkang Taal. Maaring i-drop off ang inyong mga donasyon sa National College of Science & Technology sa Amafel Building, Aguinaldo Highway, Dasmarinas, Cavite. pic.twitter.com/mtSQwQz7X3

— Philippine Red Cross (@philredcross) January 13, 2020

PRC chairman and Senator Richard Gordon encourages those residing in Cavite and Laguna to donate essentials such as facemasks, towel, bottled water, easy-open canned goods, cup noodles, coffee sachets, cleaning materials, hygiene kits, blankets and mattresses.

Philippine Red Cross-Cavite Chapter is now accepting donations. Check the photos for the location of the drop off centers. Let us extend help to the victims of Taal Volcano eruption. pic.twitter.com/pOM4FP6VLG

— Richard J. Gordon (@DickGordonDG) January 13, 2020

pic.twitter.com/rd1w8piqSO

— Richard J. Gordon (@DickGordonDG) January 13, 2020

Para naman sa mga nasa area ng Laguna, maaari niyo dalhin ang inyong donasyon sa mga sumusunod na drop-off centers. Maaari rin kayo makipag-ugnayan sa aming local chapters kung paano kayo makatutulong. #TaalEruption2020 pic.twitter.com/Ym6fgcH1P7

— Richard J. Gordon (@DickGordonDG) January 13, 2020

On the other hand, the provincial government of Batangas are opening for donations to relief operations. Donors can bring them to the Provincial Sports Complex, Bolbok, Batangas City. Cash donors are also welcome. Please look through the post for more details.

https://www.facebook.com/batspio/posts/2690090744610501

https://www.facebook.com/batspio/photos/pb.1718697168416535.-2207520000../2691353784484197/?type=3&theater

Donors can also call the PDRRMO Hotline on 043-786-0693 / 043-733-9350.

For rescue operations, affected and concerned citizens may contact the following numbers from local governments:

• Talisay Rescue: 09089292844 / 09178806841
• Sto. Tomas Disaster Risk Reduction: 09434605731
• Sto. Tomas PNP: 09153729019
• Sto. Tomas fire: 09156021987
• Agoncillo Rescue: 09752618244
• Lipa City Rescue: 09154635005
• Tanauan Bureau Fire: 09223448887
• Tanauan City Police: 09393227848
• Nasugbu Rescue: 09175089911 / 09196292599

Caritas Manila also calls for donations, including food packs, clear water, water containers, cleaning materials, sleeping mats, blankets, mosquito nets, flashlights, rechargeable batteries, and emergency lamps, hygienic items, medical kits and N95 facemasks. Willing donors may give upon clicking the link in their Facebook post or drop them at the Caritas Manila Office on 2002 Jesus St., Pandacan, Manila.

For those willing to send cash donations, you may deposit to the following accounts:

Savings account name: Caritas Manila, Inc.

BDO savings account no.: 5600-45905
BPI savings account no.: 3063-5357-01
Metrobank savings account no.: 175-3-17506954-3

For dollar accounts:
BPI savings account no.: 3064-0033-55
Swift code: BOPIPHMM

PNB savings account no.: 10-856-660002-5
Swift code: PNBMPHMM

Caritas Manila says people may also donate via Cebuana Lhuillier free of charge. For proper acknowledgement of donations, people are instructed to fax a copy of the deposit slip to 8563-9306 or email a scanned copy to [email protected]. Name and address should also be indicated.

The Rotaract Clubs of Rotary International District 3800 also calls for in-kind donations like N95 facemasks, functional clothes, blankets, slippers, food packs, drinkable water, flashlights with Batteries, Medicines and hygiene kits. Relief goods will go to the Rotaract Club of San Pedro and Rotaract Club of Taal-Lemery for distribution.

Cash donations are also welcomed and can be deposited to the Rotaract’s BPI, BDO and GCash accounts. For further details, check their Facebook post below.

Even the non-government organization People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) got in to assist rescue operations for trapped animals in the affected areas around Taal. They are calling for items like telescopes, dog and cat food, facemasks, leashes and collars. See their FB post for full details.

Meanwhile, the charity organization Operation Blessing is calling for generous support for their disaster response operations, starting in the Sto. Tomas Evacuation Center. The families evacuated are in deep need of food, water, clothes, sleeping mats and facemasks.

https://twitter.com/obphil/status/1216719520284340231

The NGO Hope in a Bottle is asking pledges for water donations to be given directly to the victims. Check their Facebook post on how to give:

Some congregations are calling out for donors:

Christ Commission Fellowship (CCF)

Victory Christian Fellowship

You can join us in helping the communities affected by the Taal Volcano eruption. Visit https://t.co/EjDZTjyJzC to know how you can participate. pic.twitter.com/OyCRAEaObh

— Victory (@victoryph) January 14, 2020

Lastly, established institutions around Luzon also call out for in-kind donations for those affected. Among them are:

ADMU Sanggunian

CALL FOR CASH DONATIONS for the victims of the Taal Volcano eruption: pic.twitter.com/Afxy0XtHzz

— ADMU Sanggunian (@ADMUSanggu) January 13, 2020

De La Salle Lipa

‼️ CALL FOR DONATIONS ‼️

The De La Salle Lipa-Community Involvement Office is now
accepting donations for the evacuees of the Taal Volcano eruption.

Drop-off point for donations in kind is at the DLSL College Lobby. Every effort will be highly appreciated. pic.twitter.com/o5AbbEWmaq

— DLSL CSO (@DLSLCSO) January 13, 2020

De La Salle University – USG and COSCA

With the latest news on the eruption of Taal Volcano last (January 12, 2020), we advise the Lasallian community to stay safe and alert. Taal Volcano Alert is still at level 4 which signals for hazardous explosive eruption within hours or days.

1/4 pic.twitter.com/hkPXGYEdKB

— DLSU USG (@usg_dlsu) January 14, 2020

Lyceum of the Philippines University-Cavite

Malayan Colleges Laguna

❗️CALL FOR DONATIONS ❗️
FOR THE VICTIMS OF TAAL ERUPTION

Opening donations for the victims of Taal Volcano Eruption that occurred today. These donations will be sent out to the evacuees and areas affected by the natural calamity.

Photo from: Manila Bulletin pic.twitter.com/nl4dRckFrO

— MCL – Supreme Student Council (@MCLSSC) January 13, 2020

Polytechnic University of the Philippines

PUP STO. TOMAS NEEDS OUR HELP!

Donations will be accepted until Friday (January 17, 2020). Please proceed to Prudente Room, 4th Floor South Wing, PUP Sta. Mesa Main Building. All donations are immediately transported to PUP Sto. Tomas.

— PUP (Official) (@ThePUPOfficial) January 14, 2020

University of Santo Tomas

Let’s extend a helping hand, Thomasians! pic.twitter.com/wiy6gGaYGS

— University of Santo Tomas (@UST1611official) January 13, 2020

University of the Philippines

CALL FOR DONATIONS FOR TAAL ERUPTION VICTIMS

Victims of the Taal Volcano eruption that occurred today are in need of immediate help. Donations shall be sent out to evacuees and areas affected. They are in need of facemasks, mats, ready-to-eat food, water, clothes, etc. pic.twitter.com/sIaPRTMVso

— UP Office of the Student Regent (@uposr) January 12, 2020