Call for Donations: GAAF bigay tulong for the victims of Taal volcano eruption

The Beautiful but potentially deadly Taal Volcano!

Batangas has been vulnerable to natural disaster due to the presence of the beautiful but potentially deadly “Taal Volcano”. Residents are aware of this but they still choose to go back to live there after the big eruption which sank 5 Batangas towns in 1754.

Who knew that it would suddenly become active again and bring devastation to life and property after many years of inactivity?

Now came the unexpected eruption of dark gray ash plumes with continuous volcanic earthquakes and some lightnings which prompted the evacuation of the many residents who are not psychologically and physically prepared to face this traumatic disturbance. Apparently, this is not the hazardous eruption yet which may happen in the next hours or days. We could not imagine how much bigger destruction it would bring if this happens.

The impact of a disaster like this is long lasting. It will take time for them to recover and rebuild their lives to normalcy.

GAAF is committed in helping our kababayan who have been evacuated from their homes and are temporarily housed in various evacuation centers in different cities of Batangas. GAAF is just initiating a humble relief-efforts to assist the evacuees with immediate need for food, water, clothing and basic necessities to survive for now. We need you to help us do our humanitarian mission.

We are accepting monetary donations for hot meals, water, immediate medications and urgent supplies to be purchased locally in the Philippines. Any amount is helpful and will definitely make a difference; $5, $10, $20, $50 or $100 (if you are feeling generous).

We are also accepting tangible goods such as clothing, meat canned goods, towels, masks, blankets, slippers, shoes, personal hygiene items, etc.

All donations are tax deductible. GAAF is 501C3 approved with Tax ID 06-1775915.

Forex balikbayan relief boxes will be channeled through the office of the president of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) to be transported to PUP Sto. Tomas, Batangas branch and for distribution to various local evacuation centers.

With GAAF’s Angel Partner since 2002, Forex Cargo Int’l., ang mga donation nyo po ay siguradong makakarating.

God bless our evacuees, volunteers and donors.

Psalm 57:1
Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious to me, for my soul takes refuge in You; And in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge until destruction passes by.

GAAF is committed in helping our kababayan who have been evacuated from their homes and are temporarily housed in various evacuation centers in different cities of Batangas. GAAF is just initiating a humble relief-efforts to assist the evacuees with immediate need for food, water, clothing and basic necessities to survive for now. We need you to help us do our humanitarian mission.

GAAF acknowledges the in-kind donations to Taal Evacuees by the ff: donors

1) Lee & Riz Culbertson
2) Melanie & Boyet Lacson
3) Melody & Michael Quirit
4) Lucy Alinios & grandkids: Kaylani, CJ & Kailyn.

THANK you for your generosity & kindness. God bless your hearts😇


GAAF makes the initial cash donation of PhP20,000 to Taal evacuees through the office of the president of Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), Dr. Emanuel De Guzman. In photo are L to R: Tomas Testor, Assistant to the VP for RED; Dr. Ruby Gapasin, VP for Research, Extension & Development (OVPRED) in red blouse receiving the money; Clarisse de Leon, President’s Head Executive Assistant and Lito Jeremillo, GAAF Manila Chapter Leader.

Immediate supplies requested at evacuation centers are purchased by Dr. Ruby Gapasin under the guidance of PUP Medical Department: Diapers, Children’s Multi-Vitamins (drop & syrup), Carbocistein (for cough), Ambroxol for cold (drop & syrup), Hydrocortisone Ointment & Cream (for rashes), Dehydrosol Hydrite/Oresol sachet (for dehydration), Cetirizine suspension (for allergy) and Amoxicillin (penicillin antibiotic).

PUP Sta. Mesa Medical Department team will deliver the supplies tomorrow to evacuation center at PUP Sto. Tomas Batangas branch and will be shared to other evacuation centers while supplies lasts. Children’s clothes are also being requested from ages 8 mos. to 8 years old.

All in-kind donations will be handled by PUP Sta. Mesa and they will be the one to transport them to PUP Sto. Tomas Batangas branch which in turn will handle the distribution to different evacuation centers.

Let’s continue to pray for the evacuees & volunteers. Keep the donations coming (cash & in-kind).










The PUP Medical Team with the Executive Committee deliver GAAF donations to PUP Sto. Tomas Batangas branch. Thank u to all of u for all your efforts & services to the needy evacuees. God bless your hearts💕.