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UCFI AND NUSERVE DELIVER AID TO CEBU CITY AMID ONGOING RECOVERY

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Cebu City, Philippines – The Universal Cultural Foundation Inc. (UCFI), in partnership with NUServe, the corporate social responsibility arm of NUSTAR Resort Cebu, turned over two batches of in-kind relief donations to the Cebu City Government on November 17 and December 1, 2025, at during a handover ceremony at Cebu City Hall. 

A total budget of ₱5 million was activated for emergency relief assistance which covers for the procurement goods including solar lights, emergency tents, food, daily necessities, hygiene kits, and mosquito nets. The relief program is being implemented in three batches, with the final batch scheduled for release before year-end. Each turnover is aligned with Cebu City LGU’s identified priority needs. 

The initial delivery, received by Mayor Nestor Archival, included 400 care packages containing essential food and hygiene items, along with 400 tents and 800 mosquito nets for affected communities. The succeeding batches include additional food provisions and construction materials for rebuilding structures in heavily affected municipalities. 

UCFI and NUServe remain committed to supporting ongoing relief and recovery efforts across Cebu City and Cebu Province, reinforcing their shared mission of community care and resilience through current and future initiatives. 

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Bitget, The Ascent Project distributes P100-K relief aid to Cebu earthquake victims

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Happy Wednesday! I hope you are doing well.

I’d like to share this latest news from Bitget, a leading cryptocurrency exchange platform and Web3 company. They recently provided relief support to the victims of the recent 6.9 magnitude earthquake in northern Cebu by sending P100,000 worth of food packs and hygiene kits.

The donation drive, made in partnership with The Ascent Project, was distributed to the 118 residents in Bogo City and San Remigio who were heavily impacted by the earthquake.

As the northern part of Cebu continues to recover, we hope that this story, through your publication, may reach citizens who wish to also volunteer and aid in the distribution of relief goods to the victims, as well as inform those affected by the disaster.

You will find the full press release and accompanying photo attached for your reference. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further information.

I hope you can consider this story for publication. Thank you very much.

Wishing you a fantastic day ahead!

PRESS RELEASE

Photos can be accessed in this folder.

Bitget, The Ascent Project distribute P100k relief aid to Cebu earthquake victims

MANILA, Philippines — Leading universal exchange (UEX) platform Bitget extended its support to communities affected by the recent 6.9 magnitude earthquake in northern Cebu by sending P100,000 relief goods to victims.

In partnership with The Ascent Project, the donation drive included food packs and hygiene kits distributed to 118 residents in Bogo City and San Remigio who were heavily impacted by the disaster.

Bitget CEO Gracy Chen stressed the importance of teamwork in the community through the Filipino value of kabayanihan, during disasters such as this.

“My heart goes out to people that have been struggling during this difficult time. Our community in Cebu has helped us stand with those in need during such distress, we hope to support and continue building trust,” Chen said.

The relief operation took place last Nov. 2, and was mobilized through Bitget’s local trading community, one of the company’s longest-running grassroots groups in Southeast Asia.

“Bitget remains committed to extending its presence beyond trading platforms and contributing to meaningful, on ground support where its communities need it most,” Chen emphasized.

This initiative also forms part of Bitget’s broader global impact strategy, which includes long-term partnerships, such as its collaboration with United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), to expand digital and blockchain education to over 1 million young people by 2027.

As recovery in northern Cebu continues, Bitget and its Philippine community partners are evaluating additional ways to provide assistance and support for rebuilding initiatives.

“We have always been more than just a crypto exchange platform, and this act reflects our approach to work directly with user communities to identify urgent needs and provide timely support,” she added.

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DSWD summons vlogger who complained about ‘spoiled rice’ 

by Nova Mae Francas
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A VLOGGER who complained of the alleged spoiled rice distributed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) XI was summoned by the agency on Wednesday. 

Narciso Lagungan, or BOY Gutter VLOG confirmed this on his Facebook post on Tuesday. 

In his video uploaded on Oct. 19, which gained 24K reactions, 6.8K comments, 14.8K shares, and 1 million views, Lagungan claimed that the rice they received was hard and foul-smelling. 

“Kamong mga DSWD kung mag relief man galing mo kanang nindot pud nga bugas, mag-relief man unta mo mura naman nig bato (You in the DSWD, if you are going to distribute relief, hopefully you give out quality rice not like this that’s hard as a rock),” he said. 

“Bisan wala pa unta tay sakit magkasakit na lang ta gumikan inyong relief hastang quality-ha (Even if we are healthy, we might even get sick because of the poor rice quality),” he added. 

He called on the agency to reveal how long the rice might have been stored in facilities before they were distributed. 

Lagungan alleged that the cooked rice caused discomfort to those who consumed it, including his family. 

DSWD XI regional director Rhuelo Aradanas posted a comment on the said video explaining that the agency uses vacuum-sealed rice in every Family Food Packs (FFPs) to avoid spoilage, pest infestation, and extend shelf life. 

“Kini nga modernong pamaagi sa pagputos nagpasiguro sa kalidad ug integridad sa mga relief goods para sa mga biktima sa kalamidad (This modern way of packing ensures the quality and integrity of the relief goods for calamity victims)” Aradanas said. 

Aradanas said each family is entitled to only one food pack and that the rice the vlogger was holding appeared to be unopened. 

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Financial aid

by Nova Mae Francas
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  • Davao City okays P3.9-M worth of help to Cebu quake victims

WHILE it might be a little late, Davao City on Tuesday, Oct. 21, extended financial aid to the Cebu province, cities, and municipalities that declared a State of Calamity after the Magnitude 6.9 earthquake last Sept. 30, 2025.

The 21st City Council approved ten ordinances on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, providing financial aid totaling to P3.9 million.

The financial assistance covers the following: 

  • Province of Cebu- P1 million
  • City of Bogo- P500, 000
  • Municipality of Medellin- P300,000
  • Municipality of Daanbantayan- P300,000
  • Municipality of Tabogon- P300,000
  • Municipality of Madridejos- P300, 000
  • Municipality of Sogod- P300,000
  • Municipality of Tabuelan- P300,000
  • Municipality of San Remigio- P300,000
  • Municipality of Borbon- P300,000

However, even before the financial aid, the city government already sent 13 truckloads of relief goods to Cebu a day after the quake.

Proponent Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang, committee chair on finance, ways, means and appropriations, said the funds will be sourced from the 30% Quick Response Fund (QRF) portion of the 5% Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (DRRMF) for the calendar year 2025.

Dayanghirang emphasized the city has sufficient funds left to support in case of emergency. 

“We have still available balance of P207,975,187, therefore as far as Davao City is concerned, we are still safe, we have enough money,”  Dayanghirang said. 

Asked if the city government will also extend aid to Davao Oriental, he said it is still undergoing damage assessment. Still, the city will assure to send relief once they finish the assessment.  

The entire area of Davao Oriental is under a state of calamity after the doublet earthquake that struck the province on Oct. 10.

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Over 9000 Families Benefit from Aboitiz Group Relief in Cebu

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Over 9000 families in Cebu have received vital assistance from the Aboitiz Group following the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck the province last week — a testament to Aboitiz’s strong culture of compassion and collaboration in action.

As of October 7, Aboitiz Group has distributed over P2.7 million worth of assistance, including 93,681 liters of water, 3,815 food packs and 2,115 non-food items to the affected communities.

Demonstrating the spirit of bayanihan, employees from various Aboitiz Group business units in Cebu volunteered to pack and distribute relief goods for earthquake victims

Over 300 employees from various business units of the Aboitiz Group volunteered to pack relief goods at ACO Banilad and other designated locations. Even if many of them were personally affected by the earthquake, the employees continued to serve with dedication, working in shifts to sort, pack and load supplies onto trucks, and coordinating with local communities to ensure the orderly distribution of aid.

Aboitiz Group President and CEO Sabin Aboitiz expressed deep appreciation to employees who exemplified service and solidarity during a time of crisis.

Your actions reflect the best of who we are as OneAboitiz—people who care, who act,

and who stand together when it matters most,= he said, thanking the volunteers for their

selflessness, resilience, and commitment to the communities.

The volunteers from Aboitiz Group represented various business units, including Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Aboitiz Foundation, AboitizPower, Visayan Electric, UnionBank, CitySavings, AboitizFoods, Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines (CCEAP), Aboitiz InfraCapital and its subsidiaries, Unity Digital Infrastructure, AboitizLand, Aboitiz Economic Estates, and Aboitiz Construction.

Aboitiz Group also worked in close collaboration with the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc., Philippine Red Cross Cebu Chapter, Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary, and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry 3 Lapu-Lapu City to ensure that relief reached communities in need swiftly.

On the ground, AboitizLand volunteers distributed aid to over 1,200 families in Sitios Paradise and Tawagan, Purok Baybay, and Tondo, all in Barangay Poblacion, Medellin, while CitySavings provided family packs to support 100 teachers affected by the earthquake in Bogo City, Cebu.

Last week, AboitizPower announced the restoration of one Therma Visayas Inc. generating unit following safety inspections. Since then, both Units 1 and 2 are now online and supplying power to the Visayas grid after completing the required safety and structural inspections.

Clean drinking water, one of the most urgent needs after the Cebu earthquake, was among the essential supplies delivered by Aboitiz Group to the affected communities.

Unit 2 resumed operations on October 2 at 3:51 AM, while Unit 1 synchronized to the grid on October 4 at 11:00 PM4one day ahead of its projected return-to-service (RTS) schedule. With both units fully operational, the plant is helping stabilize the Visayas grid, ensuring a more reliable power supply for communities and businesses.

Beyond immediate relief, Aboitiz Foundation continues to work closely with government partners to support long-term recovery. The Foundation emphasized that the true strength of the organization lies in its people—those who choose to serve even when they themselves are in need. It reaffirmed its commitment to helping Cebu rebuild, with compassion that endures and partnerships that empower communities to recover stronger than before.

Through this shared effort, the Aboitiz Group reaffirms its commitment to advancing business and uplifting communities — guided by compassion, strengthened by unity, and inspired by the Filipino spirit of caring for one another.

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