{"id":2384,"date":"2025-11-17T06:40:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T06:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/?p=2384"},"modified":"2025-11-17T06:40:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T06:40:00","slug":"bingoplus-p6m-earthquake-relief-cebu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/bingoplus-p6m-earthquake-relief-cebu\/","title":{"rendered":"BingoPlus Foundation Delivers P6M Aid to Northern Cebu"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the wake of the devastating magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Northern Cebu on September 30, the region continues to grapple with the emotional and structural aftermath. Yet amid the uncertainty, BingoPlus Foundation transformed tragedy into a powerful call to action, mobilizing an extensive relief effort fueled by compassion, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to public service.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2401\" src=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bingoplus-cebu-volunteers-earthquake-relief.webp\" alt=\"BingoPlus Cebu employee volunteers distributing water, food, medicine, and other essentials to 56,000 Filipinos across earthquake-affected communities in Bogo, San Remigio, Medellin, Daanbantayan, Borbon, and Tabogon\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bingoplus-cebu-volunteers-earthquake-relief.webp 1024w, https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bingoplus-cebu-volunteers-earthquake-relief-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bingoplus-cebu-volunteers-earthquake-relief-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/bingoplus-p6m-earthquake-relief-cebu\/#A_Mission_Defined_by_Courage_and_Service\" >A Mission Defined by Courage and Service<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/bingoplus-p6m-earthquake-relief-cebu\/#Collaboration_That_Multiplied_Impact\" >Collaboration That Multiplied Impact<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/bingoplus-p6m-earthquake-relief-cebu\/#Over_56000_Residents_Reached_Through_BayanihanPlus\" >Over 56,000 Residents Reached Through BayanihanPlus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/bingoplus-p6m-earthquake-relief-cebu\/#Long-Term_Support_for_a_Long_Road_to_Recovery\" >Long-Term Support for a Long Road to Recovery<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Mission_Defined_by_Courage_and_Service\"><\/span>A Mission Defined by Courage and Service<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Immediately after the quake, BingoPlus Foundation mobilized to deliver PHP 6 million worth of relief support from DigiPlus Interactive and BingoPlus. What followed became one of the Foundation\u2019s most challenging relief operations under its BayanihanPlus program.<\/p>\n<p>The Manila-based Foundation team, together with Cebu-based BingoPlus volunteers, braved continuous aftershocks, heavy rainfall, damaged infrastructure, and treacherous roads. On October 13, the mission reached a critical point when a 5.8 magnitude aftershock struck while volunteers were on the ground, reinforcing the urgency and difficulty of the operation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2399\" src=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bingoplus-bayanihanplus-disaster-relief.webp\" alt=\"BingoPlus Foundation's BayanihanPlus program provides PHP 6 million support from DigiPlus and BingoPlus, offering immediate relief and recovery assistance to individuals who lost their homes, livelihoods, and loved ones\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bingoplus-bayanihanplus-disaster-relief.webp 1024w, https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bingoplus-bayanihanplus-disaster-relief-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bingoplus-bayanihanplus-disaster-relief-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Despite the dangers, the team pressed on\u2014committed not only to delivering relief packs but also to multiplying goodwill and bringing hope to thousands of displaced Cebuanos.<\/p>\n<p>BingoPlus Foundation Communications Officer Jem Tumbaga shared, \u201cServing others is not about how easy the journey is, but how willing your heart is to keep going for those who need you the most.\u201d Despite fear and fatigue, the resolve to serve remained steadfast.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Collaboration_That_Multiplied_Impact\"><\/span>Collaboration That Multiplied Impact<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Executing one of its most complex operations to date, the Foundation partnered with BingoPlus branches, local government units, the Philippine Army 53rd Engineering Brigade, the Philippine Accessible Disability Services (PADS), and supply chain networks. These partnerships ensured efficient distribution of relief goods across six municipalities within days.<\/p>\n<p>According to PADS focal person Nino Mangubat, access to some areas\u2014particularly Tagnucan\u2014was extremely difficult due to damaged roads. Nonetheless, PADS volunteers committed to delivering each relief pack, especially to persons with disabilities (PWDs), through house-to-house efforts.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Mangubat shared heartfelt gratitude: \u201cThis aid from BingoPlus Foundation is a huge help for PWDs here in Borbon. Thank you very much to BingoPlus for the support.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2407\" src=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bingoplus-essential-goods-remote-communities.webp\" alt=\"Collaboration by BingoPlus Foundation delivering essential goods directly to remote homes, easing the long and difficult travel for vulnerable communities\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bingoplus-essential-goods-remote-communities.webp 1024w, https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bingoplus-essential-goods-remote-communities-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bingoplus-essential-goods-remote-communities-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over_56000_Residents_Reached_Through_BayanihanPlus\"><\/span>Over 56,000 Residents Reached Through BayanihanPlus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From October 5 to 23, the Foundation successfully distributed thousands of relief packs to more than 56,000 residents across Northern Cebu. The PHP 6 million emergency assistance provided immediate support to families who lost homes, livelihoods, and loved ones.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cOur commitment to the people of Cebu is unwavering,\u201d said Angela Camins-Wieneke, Executive Director of BingoPlus Foundation. \u201cThis support represents a lifeline for tens of thousands of individuals. We help together. We recover together.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Long-Term_Support_for_a_Long_Road_to_Recovery\"><\/span>Long-Term Support for a Long Road to Recovery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Recognizing that recovery extends far beyond immediate relief, BingoPlus Foundation is committed to ongoing collaboration with partners to assess and address evolving community needs as rebuilding continues.<\/p>\n<p>Through sustained service and community-centered programs, the Foundation aims to continue uplifting affected families and ensuring that hope remains stronger than hardship.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the wake of the devastating magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Northern Cebu on September 30, the region continues to grapple with the emotional and structural aftermath. 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