Fellow AF Member Xavier Science Foundation To Mobilize Emergency Relief Operations To Help Victims Of Typhoon Sendong

The Xavier Science Foundation, a member of the Association of Foundations (AF) based in Cagayan de Oro City, is in need of immediate assistance for relief efforts to aid the victims of Typhoon Sendong.

“The City of Golden Friendship, Cagayan de Oro (CDO) has been terribly hit by typhoon SENDONG last December 17 where thousands of families have been affected, houses fully devastated and family members died,” stated Dean Roel Ravanera, Executive Director of the Xavier Science Foundation. “To date, there are now around 500 dead recovered and hundreds are still missing. This is one of the worst disasters to hit CDO in its recent history.”

The Xavier Science Foundation, together with Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan, is accepting relief assistance for the victims. The university serves as one of the relief centers in CDO in coordination with the National Disaster Coordinating Council in providing food, clothing, medical assistance, and water as pipe lines were also destroyed by the typhoon.

Donations may be sent to the following bank accounts:

Account Name: Xavier Science Foundation, Inc.
Account Number: 2041-0394-45
Bank: Bank of the Philippine Islands, Main Branch, Velez St., CDO

OR

Account Name: Xavier University
Account Number: 9331-0133-63
Bank: Bank of the Philippine Islands, Divisoria Branch, CDO

For those who wish to seek an official receipt for their contribution, you may email a copy of the deposit slip at xsf@xu.edu.ph or fax to (088) 858-8062 / 858-3116 local 3100 and specify the details of your remittance (name of donor, contact information). You may also call (08822) 72-7701.

“As a fellow AF member, the Ninoy & Cory Aquino Foundation is in full support of the efforts of the Xavier Science Foundation,” said Rafael C. Lopa, President and Executive Director of the Ninoy & Cory Aquino Foundation (NCAF). “The devastation in Cagayan de Oro and other areas in Mindanao is truly distressing, especially since Christmas is drawing near. Now more than ever, we must come together to aid our brothers and sisters in any way we can so they may overcome this tragedy.”