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Maxim extends assistance to Iligan Rider after house fire

by Contributor May 29, 2026

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Iligan City – Maxim Rides & Food Delivery has extended assistance to delivery rider Jun Luis Noroña after his family’s home in Iligan City was destroyed by fire on May 15.

Noroña was completing delivery orders throughout the day when he received a call around 3 p.m. informing him that their house had been completely burned, leaving the family with nothing.

To help him recover, Maxim provided food supplies and granted Noroña a one month 0% commission support to help ease his financial burden while he continues working to provide for his family’s daily needs. Fellow Maxim riders also came together to donate clothes and other essential items for the family.

Noroña and his family are currently staying in a temporary shelter and are expected to move out in the coming days as they look for more stable accommodation. Despite the challenges, he continues to work as a delivery rider to support his family.

Noroña and his wife expressed gratitude to the company and fellow riders for their support during this difficult time, saying, “Dako kaayo’g tabang sa amo kay wala na gyud me nahabilin. Especially sa Maxim nga wala mi gipasagdan.” “We recognize the hard work and sacrifices of our riders, especially during moments of crisis. Through this assistance, we hope to ease the burden of Jun Luis and his family as they recover from this unfortunate incident,” said Myrrh Ornopia, Head of Maxim Iligan.

May 29, 2026 0 comments

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DSWD Davao to provide food packs, family kits to quake-hit Davao Oriental

by Nova Mae Francas January 9, 2026

written by Nova Mae Francas

Sr. San Lucas Chapel in Barangay Santiago, Caraga, Davao Oriental, sustains damage following the 6.4 magnitude quake in Manay, Davao Oriental, on Jan. 7. BFP-Caraga Station

THE DEPARTMENT of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) XI is set to release food packs, family kits, and tents to quake-hit Manay town in Davao Oriental.

Manay was struck by a 6.4-magnitude earthquake on Wednesday, Jan. 7, after recovering from the twin earthquakes last October 2025.

Following the earthquake, Manay Mayor Jon Marco Dayanghirang paid a courtesy call to DSWD XI regional director Rhuelo Dalilis Aradanas regarding the incident.

In response, a total of 2,000 family good packs, 200 family kits, and tents were provided as first aid while assessment is ongoing.

The agency said it is ready to provide more relief response after an organized coordination with the affected municipality.

As of January 7, a total of 35,581 Family Food Packs (FFPs) and 19,651 Non-Food Items (NFIs) are currently stored at the regional warehouses of DSWD XI.

In Panacan Warehouse, there are 20,194 FFPs and 8,319 NFIs, while in Bago Warehouse, there are 15,387 FFPs and 11,332 NFIs. There are prepositioned FFPS in various provinces in the region for a smoother relief response.

This includes 3,979 FFPs in Davao de Oro; 5,938 in Davao Occidental; 2,322 in Davao del Sur, and 2,813 in Davao del Norte.

However, at present, there are no prepositioned FFPs in Davao Oriental.

To note, close to 170,000 families in Davao Oriental were affected after Manay was badly-hit by the twin earthquakes last October 2025.

DSWD-Davao posted to have distributed P46.14 worth of food packs, family kits and other non-food items in the province.

The agency has directed its field offices to be on alert and submit situational updates for a swift response.

January 9, 2026 0 comments

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Fast-faced Relief Operations Continue for Quake-affected Families in Davao De Oro

by Contributor November 12, 2025

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‎In the aftermath of the recent magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Davao Oriental, the Provincial Government of Davao de Oro continues to provide immediate assistance to affected families in the province. ‎

‎With Governor Raul Mabanglo’s commitment to swift and sustained disaster response especially under the state-of-calamity, the Provincial Government began the distribution operations in successive phases throughout October and November, reaching thousands of affected households across the province. ‎

‎A total of 8,896 affected families from the municipalities of Maco, Pantukan, New Bataan, Montevista, Nabunturan, Mabini, Monkayo, Compostela, and Mawab received aid from October to present. ‎

‎These beneficiaries were identified through the Rapid Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis (RDANA), which determined their homes as partially damaged or unsafe for occupancy. ‎

‎The coordinated efforts of the Provincial Government have earned the gratitude and appreciation of all families affected by the disaster. ‎ ‎

The relief food packs, provided by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region XI, were promptly delivered to the affected municipalities through the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) – Davao de Oro, ensuring that assistance reached the affected families without delay. ‎

‎The relief operation will continue until all areas are covered reflecting the Provincial Government’s firm commitment to sustained recovery and support for every affected resident of Davao de Oro.

November 12, 2025 0 comments

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OneAboitiz Delivers Relief to Over 12,500 Families in Visayas and Mindanao Affected by Typhoon Tino

by Contributor November 6, 2025

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Continuing Aboitiz Foundation’s support for communities following recent earthquake response

Aboitiz Foundation, together with the Aboitiz business units under the OneAboitiz initiative, has mobilized relief and recovery operations for communities affected by Typhoon Tino across Cebu and other parts of Visayas and Mindanao. The coordinated effort builds on the Foundation’s continuing commitment to help families still recovering from the impact of the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu last September.

In partnership with local government units and the Aboitiz business units — including Aboitiz InfraCapital Water, Visayan Electric, AboitizPower Transition Business Group, Aboitiz Renewables Inc., Aboitiz Land, Aboitiz Economic Estates (Cebu), Aboitiz Foods and Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz— Aboitiz Foundation has distributed over 7,200 food packs and non-food items, and 158,000 liters of water. The total value of assistance has reached over P3 million, benefiting over 12,500 families across affected communities in Cebu, Bohol, Negros Occidental, Iloilo, and Dinagat Islands. “Our collective action shows what OneAboitiz is all about — standing together for our people and our communities,” said Sabin M. Aboitiz, Chairman of the Aboitiz Foundation. “These floods remind us that while we can’t control nature, we can control how we respond — with compassion, courage, and care. Let’s look out for one another, not just today but through the recovery that follows.”

Relief distributions began on November 5 and continue this week, with support extending to areas such as Cebu City, Mandaue, Liloan, Toledo, Talisay, and Balamban, among others. Aboitiz InfraCapital Water provided potable water to the affected communities while AboitizPower distribution utilities– including Visayan Electric, Davao Light and Cotabato Light teams– are actively restoring power lines.

Employees from Aboitiz Group business units in Cebu worked together after the typhoon to pack and distribute relief goods

“This is part of our long-term commitment to help communities not only recover but also become more resilient,” said Aboitiz Foundation President Ginggay Hontiveros-Malvar. “Our recent earthquake response and now the typhoon efforts show that we stand by our partners through every crisis — together as OneAboitiz.”

Aboitiz Foundation continues to coordinate with local government units and other partners to ensure timely aid delivery and recovery support in the coming weeks.

November 6, 2025 0 comments