Stranded UP students call for donations

MANILA, Philippines —  More than 200 students of the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman, who are stranded in their dormitories and boarding houses, are calling for donations from the public as the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon continues to take effect.

In a statement shared by Jose Wendell Capili, Assistant Vice President for Public Affairs of UP Diliman, over 272 stranded students are appealing for funds to provide them food and other basic necessities.

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“The University Food Service (UFS) is providing food for free. We need funds to be able to sustain this. There are also other necessities like toiletries etc,” read the statement.

“Due to the quarantine, they are not able to receive their allowance from their respective families, nor can they go home to their provinces,” it added.

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Here are the details for those who wish to donate to the UP Diliman students:

UPD TRUST FUND

Landbank of the Philippines (UP Diliman Branch)

Account Number 3072-1007-18

Kindly send a copy/screenshot of your over the counter deposit/online transaction slips to:

Email: [email protected]

Viber/WhatsApp: +639088800729

For donations in kind, we will provide a list of what can be donated and advise on drop-off points.