How Families Can Help Others Affected by the Cebu Earthquake

Here’s a list of organizations helping out with the Cebu earthquake relief efforts

Last September 30, 2025, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck Northern Cebu. While some Cebuanos are no strangers to earthquakes, the damage is still devastating. Old churches fell. Homes fell apart. Aftershocks reached all the way to the province’s main city. Here are some of the organizations pitching in to help and are calling for volunteers and donations:

Angat Buhay Cebu

The Cebu chapter of Angat Buhay is putting up temporary hot meal stations for families affected by the earthquake to have food to eat. They’ve partnered up with several organizations, including the Angat Bayanihan Volunteer Network and Rise Against Hunger Philippines.

Starting today, donors can drop off their in-kind donations at Britech College, Angelica Building, Osmeña Boulevard, Cebu City (beside Bradford). For coordination, please contact Kaye at 0956 863 9742.

Rotaract Club of Cebu 

The Rotaract Club of Cebu launched the RotaAct—a donation drive for the earthquake-affected families in Bogo, San Remegio, Medellin, Daanbantayan, and Bantayan Island.

In-kind donations such as ready-to-eat food, bottled water, rice, canned goods, baby food, baby formula, instant noodles, hygiene kits (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, alcohol, soap, sanitary pads) are welcome. Fabrics like towels, blankets, mats, and used clothing, as well as other essentials including batteries, flashlights, and first aid kits, are being accepted at the Cebu Provincial Capitol Grounds.

For those who would prefer to send financial aid, monetary donations may be coursed through the Bank of the Philippine Islands, Account No. 9329-2637-94, Account Name: Jul Nicole Hernandez, or via GCash at 0917-145-5320, Account Name: Jul Nicole Hernandez.

Rotaract Club of Metro Cebu

Through Project RISE, the Rotaract Club of Metro Cebu and the Rotaract Club of Metro Cebu CIT-University chapter are coordinating and distributing donations for those affected by the Cebu earthquake. Essentials such as shelter, food, water, clothing, hygiene kits, medical supplies, and financial assistance are highly welcome.

They’re also open to partnerships so that they can reach more families in need.

Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry

The Cebu Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCCI) is currently accepting donations such as food packs, bottled water, transportation support, volunteer kits (including gloves and flashlights), and other logistical needs for the victims of the earthquake. Drop-offs can be made at the Chamber’s offices or designated partner civic centers. Make sure to call ahead to confirm the donation.

For coordination and inquiries, you may reach out to Jovit at +927 430 3233, Ma. Rose at +917 325 2224, or Mary Ann at +639756540354.

Izla Lokal

Izla Lokal, an online store that curates Philippine local products by Filipino Local Artistasans, partnered with SunStar Cebu and organized the Tabang Sa Norte Donation Drive. They are calling for donations of local relief goods such as food packs, bottled water, hygiene kits, blankets, and even cash to help cover distribution costs. Below are some of the drop-off points:

• Drop-Off / Distribution Points:
  • 𝗖𝗘𝗕𝗨 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬
    • SunStar Cebu Studio – P. del Rosario St., Cebu City
    • Love YOGA WORLD – 2nd Floor Magnum Sports Complex, IT Park Cebu City
  • 𝗟𝗔𝗣𝗨-𝗟𝗔𝗣𝗨 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬
    • Mako’s Bistro & Sizzling Hub – ALT Fitness Gym, Kinalumsan, Gun-ob, Lapu-Lapu City
  • 𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗔 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬, 𝗖𝗘𝗕𝗨
    • Mr. Liempo – Inayagan, City of Naga, Cebu
  • 𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗔, 𝗖𝗘𝗕𝗨
    • Minglanilla Science High School – Poblacion Ward 1, Minglanilla, Cebu

GMA Kapuso Foundation

The GMA Kapuso Foundation focuses on distributing food packs and encourages donations of ready-to-eat meals, canned goods, rice, hygiene kits, and blankets to help address urgent needs. Donors may drop off contributions at the foundation’s media or office hubs, though it’s best to check their official social media channels or contact their regional office directly for updated instructions on designated drop-off points.

Girl Scouts of the Philippines Cebu Council 

The Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP) Cebu Council also launched a donation drive for relief goods and medical supplies for the victims of the earthquake. 

For those who want to donate money, they can send their donations via GCash to Venice A. (09453922045). In-kind donations may be dropped off at the GSP Cebu Council Headquarters Building, M. Cuenco Avenue, Banilad, Cebu City. 

Holy Name University 

The Central Student Council of Holy Name University is also extending its help to its fellow Cebuanos affected by the recent earthquake. 

For monetary donations, please send via GCash: Jann Elstar Tare (09151772505). 

Cebu Technological University 

Cebu Technological University just launched the Donation Drive for Earthquake-Affected Families. Currently, they’re accepting non-perishable food items such as canned goods, rice, and noodles; hygiene kits including soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and sanitary products; clean and wearable clothes and blankets; as well as infant needs like milk and diapers.

All donations can be dropped off outside the Cebu Technological University Main Campus, R Palma Gate, from October 1 to 5, 2025, between 1 PM and 5 PM. For inquiries or coordination, you may contact 09562747045 or 09279458194.

Monetary donations are also welcome to support the purchase of relief goods and may be sent via GCash to 09260815614 under Be* An****** B.

KikoSug Cebu

KikoSug Cebu, a Cebu-based youth organization helmed by Senator Kiko Pangilinan, launched the Piso Para sa Sugbo to generate support for those affected.

Cash donations can go through GCash (Ronaldo Encabo, 0907 339 3981), Maya (Robert Anlocotan, 0956 764 3772), PNB (Sherwin Noval, 3003 1027 7133), or UnionBank (Joben Patrick Mabala, 1094 8835 0796).

For in-kind help, the priority needs are bottled water, rice, canned or ready-to-eat food, sleeping mats and blankets, tents or tarpaulins, and hygiene kits.

Drop-offs are welcome at Geehive Pharmacy, A. del Rosario Ave., Brgy. Guizo, Mandaue City (Contact: Daphnee Jaralve – 0917 108 9991) and 679 Englis V. Rama Avenue, across Seaworld, Cebu City (Contact: Kaye Gabutan – 0956 863 9742).

University of Cebu (School of Medicine)

Just today, the University of Cebu’s School of Medicine launched their initiative to gather and distribute donations to those heavily affected by the earthquake. The University of Cebu – School of Medicine Student Council, in collaboration with Alpha Chi Sigma, AMSA-DASIG, and APMC-SN, is organizing a donation drive to extend aid to the affected communities.

For those giving in-kind donations like rice, canned goods, bottled water, hygiene kits, mosquito nets, clothing, and other relief essentials, they may be dropped off at UCMed Medical Arts Building Entrance, A1 Ouano Ave, Mandaue from October 2–6, 2025.

Monetary Donations may be coursed through the QR codes of the accounts they posted.

But if there are questions or a desire to help them connect them to more people, they also posted some contact numbers: Vice President External Ellen Villacarlos at 09157561183 and APMC Sr. Representative John Christian Areglo at 09452783909.

University of San Carlos

Yesterday, the University of San Carlos opened their grounds to hold an emergency drive for those affected in Bogo City. They’re also closely coordinating with the Cebu Provincial Government for those who wish to volunteer.

They mostly take in-kind donations, adding on their Facebook post to convert monetary donations into essential goods. Some of these essential goods may include hygiene products, non-perishable foods, drinking water, extra clothes, and maybe some extra school supplies for the kids who need.

For better coordination, please contact the CES Office at (032) 230-0100 local 549 (Downtown Campus) or 343 (Talamban Campus).

They need all the help they can get!

Cebu, because it lies on the earthquake belt, is extremely prone to earthquakes.

And while some of us have not felt the aftershocks, many of us can only imagine what it would be like for our entire lives to be wiped out in a single night. Earthquakes are usually measured on a scale from 1 to 10. So 6.9 is no joke; in some cases, that’s enough to take down a building.

Whether it’s through money, in-kind donations, or even connecting these organizations with the right people, the families from Northern Cebu need all the help they can get!

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