October 21, 2013 – 6pm
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As of the latest NDRRMC report this morning (October 21, 2013 at 6am), a total of 605,350 families or 3,003,001 persons were affected in 1,339 barangays in 52 municipalities and 6 cities in 6 provinces of Regions VI and VII. Out of this, about 12 percent (80,667 families or 380,906 persons) were displaced and now located both outside and inside 86 evacuation centers. 186 individuals have been reported dead, 583 injured and 11 missing, most of whom are residents of Bohol.
Bohol Earthquake Updates and Plans from the Assessment Team:
Here are some updates, ideas, suggestions, plans, etc drawn up by our Team after 4 days of presence in Bohol:
1. Community (Barangay) – Based/Focus DR
This approach is still recommended as it allows us to optimize the use of our limited resources. It also allows us to see the results/impact of our interventions.
At least two barangays (Sto. Rosario and Biga) in the Municipality of Antiquera are being seriously considered based on the recommendation of Antiquera Mayor Jose “Boy” Pahang and former Mayor Billy “Tatay” Tongco, and with the concurrence/support of Bohol Gov. Edgar Chatto.
(Re)-Defining our Strategy:
The Team also thinks and suggests that we modify our meaning of “barangay-focused DR” to be initially limited to emergency RESPONSE only. This means that our interventions, while remaining focused, will include only distribution of relief goods and distribution/setting up of temporary shelter (tents). We may also include shelter repair kits and even pschosocial activities. However, our planned interventions may NOT include livelihood, capacity-building, and other activities beyond emergency response. We will evaluate and determine later whether it will be necessary and realistic to offer other interventions.
The Team also thinks that setting up tents close to the survivors’ damaged house instead of establishing tent communities could be a more appropriate response.
2. Other Response
The Team also suggests that we also distribute relief goods to selected survivors in selected barangays/municipalities in response to requests from our friends and colleagues. Among the areas identified are those suggested by Richard (Brgy. Kinoguitan, Loboc), Celoy (Guindulman), Pi-ai (Loon), Reybarns (Maribojoc), Flong (Inabanga) and Bernard (Taloto).
3. Coordination
We have established linkages with the LGUs (barangay chairs, mayors, Governor), AFP, church, CSOs, and other institutions and individuals on the ground.
The Governor has invited us to be part of the Shelter Cluster of the Bohol Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC). We have established a good connection with the provincial government thru Tatay Billy Tongco.
We also have established a very good partnership with Cebu-based groups (thru Doris) for transport via 2GO as arranged by PR Works, and IT/documentation with the Cebu bloggers.
4. Transportation
Relief goods coming from CdO can be transported for free via 2GO. Since there are no direct boat trips between CdO and Bohol via 2GO, all goods will be transported via Cebu.
We have initially asked Ii and Toni to coordinate with 2GO in CdO. Doris has made arrangements to ensure that the goods are moved to Bohol upon arrival in Cebu. We can now begin sending the goods gathered thru the initiative of Myrna and other partners.
We have also advised DAI to send their goods direct to Cebu. Ayi has made arrangements with AFP in Cebu for the transport of these good from Cebu to Bohol.The Bohol Governor has offered to transport the DAI life boxes to the focus barangays.
Our Kia DR van loaded with Tubig Mindanaw alkaline bottled water will arrive Tagbilaran from CdO Wednesday morning.
5. DAI DART
Ed and Team will arrive in Tagbilaran Tuesday morning. They will immediately meet with the Bohol Governor and Tagbilaran City Mayor, before proceeding to the possible focus barangays.
6. BM DR HQ
We are temporarily based in Brgy. Taloto, Tagbilaran City. We will determine and identify later a more appropriate base for our Team.
Immediate needs identified:
– Food
– Temporary shelters/tents
– Hygiene kits and non-food items
– Blankets
Additional logistical needs as we continue with our emergency response:
– Printer with extra ink
– Solar lights
– Generator set
We are working and coordinating with the following groups (as of October 18, 2013):
- Bangon Maribojoc
- Boholunteers
- Bangon volunteers
- Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV)
- Civic education and democracy of Ate Mytee
- Marine conservation group of Jong Rojas
- Misereor partners c/o Ira Pamat and Francis of Bohol Integrated Development Foundation, Inc. (BIDEF). They are based in the cathedral working with Social Action Center (SAC) and the Bishop. Womens Development Center Bohol is focusing on San Isidro and Antequera. While BIDEF is focusing on Loon.
- Fr. Desidereo “Kiking” Magdusa of our Lady of Lourdes, who is also working with Bishop thru SAC.
- We have also coordinated with the ICP and local government units.
Organizations noted to be on the ground in areas visited, also doing assessment: (as of October 18, 2013)
- Habitat
- Plan international
- Save the children
- IOM
- Philippine red cross
- AMRO
Updates from the Support Team based in Cagayan de Oro:
Available Resources:
Donations and Pledges for Balay Mindanaw Disaster Response:
- Tata Otero 4,000
- Oona Paredes – unspecified amount
- Vicky Walo – unspecified amount
- Corazon Zamora USD1,000
- Friends in US – unspecified amount
- Thomas Boehlke P10,000
- Goldie Chan – P5,000 c/o km
- Anonymous – P20,000 delivered to BM
From Partner Institutions:
1. Johanniter – 240,000 euros
2. DAI, Items ready to be sent:
- 200 lifeboxes
- Tents
- Family packs
- Schools / First aid stations
- Sky Hydrants
- Solar gems (solar powered lights)
- DAI will also be deploying a team of volunteers to Bohol.
3. Del Monte committed to give juices as relief goods
Others:
- Logistics: 2GO committed to allow us to use scat – to transport relief goods, volunteers, light equipment
- Logistics: KOC Parish offered by Fr. Magdusa as operational center together with other volunteer groups
- Human Resources: local volunteers ready for mobilization
- Resource Mobilization: Tindog Bohol – a joint movement by KPMFI/BMG, Gingoog CDRRMC, Sta. Rita de Cascia Parish of Gingoog City, the Philippine Red Cross – Gingoog City Chapter, and the Gingoog Bay Rotary Club
- Human Resources: Standby volunteers c/o VOICE Network through Myrna Siose
Summary of initiatives done to date:
- Coordination with other CSOs, LGUs and relief groups
- Exploration of routes for transport of volunteers/goods
- Continuing resource mobilization.
- Continuing assessment by QAT in Bohol.
- Area visits done in two municipalities in Bohol.
- Ongoing canvassing of sources of relief goods.
- Continuing establishment of partnerships/connections with existing and potential local partners (see QAT report above)
For those who wish to extend assistance, and who already have direct links with local groups already operating in the disaster areas, we suggest that you send your support directly to them.
For those who wish to send their financial support thru Balay Mindanaw, kindly send your donations to:
Peso Account
Account No. 1768022630
Account Name: Balay Mindanaw Foundation Inc.,
BDO Xavier Branch Cagayan de Oro City
Dollar Account
Account No. 101760196639
Account Name: Balay Mindanaw Foundation, Inc.
Swift Code: BNORPHMM
BDO – Xavier Branch – Cagayan de Oro City
Euro Account
Account No. 301760191866
Swift Code: BNORPHMM
Account Name: Balay Mindanaw Foundation, Inc.
BDO Xavier Branch – Cagayan de Oro City
You may also send other forms of support to:
Balay Mindanaw
53A, 12th Street, Zone 2, Upper Bulua,
Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
You may also call:
Landline: +63 8822 735946
Mobile phone: +639189182864 (amy salas)
+639177176000 (kaloy)
+639399151592 (bibing mordeno)
+639278165957 (pinky fabe)
For those in Gingoog City, you can donate through the Tindog Bohol Movement:
Cash donations:
Drop in any TINDOG BOHOL bottles located near you
(Bank details to follow)
In kind donations:
City Disaster Risk Reduction Office
Ground Floor, New BFP Building
Barangay 23, Gingoog City
Or you may also contact:
Mobile number: 09363361211
Email: tindogbohol@yahoo.com
Thank you very much.
We refuse to be victims. We choose to be resources.