Ways to Help Marawi City in Mindanao

The siege in Marawi City has undoubtedly left a mark on its citizens and the people of Mindanao as a whole. Families were displaced, people were left scrambling, and the city has become a battleground between the military and members of the Maute group. The conflict prompted President Rodrigo Duterte to declare Martial Law in the entire island of Mindanao.

Also read: Things To Know About The Declaration of Martial Law in Mindanao

There are, however, people asking about more than just Martial Law and its implications. People started asking for donations and volunteers to help the citizens of Marawi, led by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Office of the Vice President (OVP).

IMAGE OVP

IMAGE OVP

The DSWD, though not directly asking for donations, is willing to accept donations in cash and in kind. They even released a set of images telling people what they should consider donating:

IMAGE DSWD

IMAGE DSWD

WHAT TO DONATE AND WHERE. You can pause the video at any time to see what items you should bring and where you can bring them, as well as which bank accounts you can send cash to./VIDEO DSWD

Apart from government agencies and offices, here are a few more places where you can do your part:

Student Groups

Student groups started asking for donations just days after the incident at Marawi. The Tulong Kabataan Volunteer Network, in particular, has called for aid from as far north as Baguio to send donations.

DONATIONS TO TULONG KABATAAN. All of the details you need are in this Facebook post.

Philippine National Red Cross

The Philippine National Red Cross (PRC) is still accepting donations for those who have been displaced by the incident in Marawi City. They are accepting donations in cash through the following banks:

Account Name: PHILIPPINE RED CROSS
Type of Account: SAVINGS

BANCO DE ORO

Branch: Port Area, Manila
Peso: 00453-0018647
Dollar: 10-453-0039482
Swift Code: BNOR PH MM

PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK

Branch: Port Area, Manila
Peso: 3752-8350-0034
Dollar: 3752-8350-0034
Swift Code: PNB MPH MM

METROBANK

Branch: Port Area, Manila
Peso: 151-3-04163122-8
Dollar: 151-2-15100218-2
Swift Code: MBTC PH MM

BANK OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS

Branch: Port Area, Manila
Peso: 4991-0036-52
Dollar: 4994-0103-15
Swift Code: BOPI PH MM

UNIONBANK

Branch: Taguig
Peso: 1015-400-002-01
Dollar: 1315-400-000-90
Swift Code: UB MPH MM

They also accept donations in kind at their National Headquarters located at 37 EDSA cor. Boni Ave., Mandaluyong City.

Caritas Manila, Inc.

The lead social service and development ministry of the Catholic Church in the Philippines is calling on everyone who can help to donate in cash or in kind for the people of Marawi City. For those who want to help, kindly click the Facebook link posted above.

World Vision Philippines

World Vision Development Foundation (WVDF) will be providing immediate humanitarian assistance to children and families affected by the ongoing conflict in Marawi City to complement the relief efforts of the government.

They are accepting donations until June 30 via the following bank accounts:

Account Name: World Vision Development Foundation, Inc.

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI): 4251-0024-15
Banco de Oro (BDO): 000-2700-4341-1
Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank): 038-332-000-138
Metrobank: 0607060-518641

No time to go to the bank? They’re also accepting donations online via their website, worldvision.org.ph/help-people-marawi.

If, however, you are looking to set up your own donation drive or send help to Marawi City, you can get in touch with the local government of Marawi City through the following hotlines: 0955-769-4404, 0915-972-4348, and 0930-009-1401. If you’re ever in the area, they are currently holding a satellite office in Iligan City at 12 Guillermo Guevarra Street, Camague, Iligan City. They are near the Mercy Community Hospital.

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Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer, Rappler, Scout Magazine, Esquire Magazine, Office of the Vice President, Manila Bulletin