{"id":608,"date":"2025-05-24T01:45:28","date_gmt":"2025-05-24T01:45:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/?p=608"},"modified":"2025-05-26T01:12:19","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T01:12:19","slug":"bingoplus-foundation-typhoon-kristine-relief","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/bingoplus-foundation-typhoon-kristine-relief\/","title":{"rendered":"BingoPlus Foundation \u20b137 Million in Typhoon Kristine Relief Aid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In a strong show of compassion and support, <a href=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/tag\/foundation\/\">BingoPlus Foundation<\/a> has committed <strong>\u20b137 million in financial<\/strong> aid to families who lost loved ones due to <strong>Typhoon Kristine<\/strong>, one of the most devastating storms of the year.<\/p>\n<p>Each bereaved family will receive <strong>\u20b1250,000<\/strong>, with initial disbursements starting in <strong>Talisay, Batangas<\/strong> on <strong>November 10, 2024<\/strong>, benefitting <strong>39 families<\/strong> during a turnover ceremony held at the Talisay New Municipal Grounds.<\/p>\n<p>The aid distribution is being carried out in partnership with the <strong>Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)<\/strong> and will continue in other heavily affected areas across the country.<\/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-foundation-typhoon-kristine-relief\/#Typhoon_Kristines_Impact\" >Typhoon Kristine\u2019s Impact<\/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-foundation-typhoon-kristine-relief\/#Government_and_Community_Leaders_Join_Forces\" >Government and Community Leaders Join Forces<\/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-foundation-typhoon-kristine-relief\/#Broader_Relief_Efforts\" >Broader Relief Efforts<\/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-foundation-typhoon-kristine-relief\/#Ongoing_Social_Impact\" >Ongoing Social Impact<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Typhoon_Kristines_Impact\"><\/span>Typhoon Kristine\u2019s Impact<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The typhoon caused 148 confirmed deaths, with widespread flooding and landslides, especially in South Luzon. Batangas was declared in a state of calamity, with Talisay among the most affected towns.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-610\" src=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/typhoon-kristine-landslide-aid-talisay-batangas.webp\" alt=\"BingoPlus Foundation and DSWD delivering financial and livelihood assistance to families affected by the Typhoon Kristine landslide in Talisay, Batangas.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/typhoon-kristine-landslide-aid-talisay-batangas.webp 1024w, https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/typhoon-kristine-landslide-aid-talisay-batangas-300x83.webp 300w, https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/typhoon-kristine-landslide-aid-talisay-batangas-768x214.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Government_and_Community_Leaders_Join_Forces\"><\/span>Government and Community Leaders Join Forces<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Present during the turnover ceremony were:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>First Lady Louise \u201cLiza\u201d Araneta-Marcos<\/li>\n<li>DSWD Undersecretary Pinky Romualdez<\/li>\n<li>Batangas Governor Hermilando Mandanas<\/li>\n<li>Vice Governor Mark Leviste<\/li>\n<li>Talisay Mayor Nestor Natanauan<\/li>\n<li>BingoPlus Foundation COO Celeste Jovenir<\/li>\n<li>Other local leaders and residents<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Broader_Relief_Efforts\"><\/span>Broader Relief Efforts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Beyond financial aid, the Foundation has carried out emergency relief efforts that include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rice donations for 750 families in partnership with DSWD NROC<\/li>\n<li>Volunteer repacking and distribution of essential goods<\/li>\n<li>Joint response with ABS-CBN Foundation&#8217;s Sagip Kapamilya, aiding 1,000 families in Isabela, Aurora, Pangasinan, and Quezon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-611\" src=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/typhoon-kristine-relief-distribution-multiple-provinces.webp\" alt=\"BingoPlus Foundation, in partnership with DSWD and ABS-CBN Sagip Kapamilya, distributing essential relief goods to Typhoon Kristine victims in Isabela, Aurora, Camarines Norte, and nearby provinces.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/typhoon-kristine-relief-distribution-multiple-provinces.webp 1024w, https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/typhoon-kristine-relief-distribution-multiple-provinces-300x101.webp 300w, https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/typhoon-kristine-relief-distribution-multiple-provinces-768x258.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nThese actions underscore the Foundation\u2019s Resilience Pillar, which prioritizes support in times of crisis.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cWe aim not only to give assistance, but to restore dignity, rebuild lives, and inspire hope,\u201d said a BingoPlus Foundation representative.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ongoing_Social_Impact\"><\/span>Ongoing Social Impact<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since its inception, the Foundation has distributed over \u20b1100 million in programs across healthcare, education, livelihood, and disaster response. Its PLUS Centers in Negros, Cebu, and General Santos continue to serve as community hubs for support and empowerment.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more, visit: \ud83d\udd17 <a href=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/\">https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a strong show of compassion and support, BingoPlus Foundation has committed \u20b137 million in financial aid to families who lost loved ones due to Typhoon Kristine, one of the most devastating storms of the year. Each bereaved family will receive \u20b1250,000, with initial disbursements starting in Talisay, Batangas on November 10, 2024, benefitting 39 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":609,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[15],"class_list":["post-608","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-foundation"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/608","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=608"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/608\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":612,"href":"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/608\/revisions\/612"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/609"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=608"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=608"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=608"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}