Berta Lo­pez-Feliciano, AFI managing director, takes part in the distribution of relief packs to Paeng-affected residents As residents reel from the catastrophic effects of typhoon Paeng, ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI), in coordination with local government offices and civic groups, donated relief packs and hygiene kits to 27,000 individuals or 5,400 families all over Luzon, including Brgy. Pagyaba in Masantol, Pampanga.

With the help of Masantol’s Municipal Social Welfare and Development office, AFI distributed sacks of rice and canned goods to the affected residents.

With local youth group United Team Bantay, AFI has also reached 400 evacuees in Kawit, Cavite who lost their homes and livelihoods because of the typhoon.

Managing director Berta Lopez-Feliciano assured the public that AFI will always strive to lend a hand to those who are in need.

“Huwag kayong mawalan ng pag-asa kasi maski na hindi kami nandyan kaagad, makakarating pa rin kami. Tutulong kami hanggang kaya namin,” she said.

Ernie Lopez, AFI director of advocacy, said that they are thankful for the trust of the donors.

“Lahat ng mga pinapamigay namin galing din sa taumbayan. Nire-redistribute lang naman namin yung mga binibigay sa amin. Nagpapasalamat kami pinagkakatiwalaan kami na idistribute yung goods.”

AFI has so far reached families in Sariaya, Quezon (200), Masantol, Pampanga (800), Nagcarlan, Laguna (400), Magdalena, Laguna (400), Infanta, Quezon (381), Real, Quezon (619), Mulanay Quezon (800), Gumaca, Quezon (566), Atimonan, Quezon (234), Noveleta, Cavite (600) and Kawit, Cavite (400).

ABS-CBN still accepts cash donations through their authorized bank accounts. In-kind donations are accepted via the AFI Sagip Kapamilya warehouse. Donors are encouraged to call Arian Acebedo or Pat Salonga at 0969-519-6436 before dropping off in-kind donations.