Camarines Sur church appeals for aid to Kristine flood victims

INQUIRER FILES

LEGAZPI CITY — The Archdiocese of Caceres has issued an appeal for assistance to people affected by the severe flooding in Camarines Sur, caused by heavy rains from Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.

In a letter on Friday, Archbishop Rex Andrew Alarcon urged the public to donate essential supplies such as water, medicine, hygiene kits and non-perishable food items like rice, canned goods and biscuits.

“The past 48 hours have been difficult, but gestures of kindness, support and assistance bring hope and encouragement,” Alarcon said, expressing gratitude to first responders and those who had already provided aid.

Donations can be made through the following accounts:

Caritas Caceres (Naga), Inc: Maybank, Account No. 01025000454

Banco de Oro (BDO), Account No. 001898018432

Asia United Bank, Account No. 105010002831

GCash: 09060579426

Cash donations can also be deposited to The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Caceres at BDO, Account No. 001890249031, or through GCash to Fr. Eugene Lubigan at 09175750071.

Since Tuesday, most parishes have opened their doors to serve as evacuation centers for displaced families.

As of Friday morning, several villages in Naga City, including Triangulo, Mabolo, Sabang, Igualdad, Sta. Cruz, Abella, Bagumbayan Sur, Tinago, and Tabuco, remained submerged in floodwaters.

Many of the affected residents are running low on supplies, particularly those trapped in their homes, forced to stay on rooftops or higher ground.

In the towns of Baao, Bula, Nabua, Canaman, Camaligan, Gainza, Milaor, Minalabac and surrounding areas, many families continue to seek rescue and relief assistance. INQ