Proactive Response: Call for Donations

A series of low pressure areas is projected to continue affecting the country, including the Visayas region, until the end of this year. These are LPAs that have strong potential of becoming strong typhoons that can cause serious disruption in our day-to-day activities, damage to property and loss of lives.

Silliman University is making preparations to better respond to a disaster scenario brought about by typhoons. Standard response mechanisms under the University’s Continuing Calamity Response Program (CCRP) are in place to ensure quick deployment. One of these mechanisms is the preparation of relief goods.

We are urging members of the Silliman community and our friends to make a donation in the form of the following. These will comprise the relief packs that we will be making available for now.

• Canned goods (preferred expiry date: December 31, 2014 and onwards)
• Rice
• Bottled water
• Hygiene items (soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, sanitary napkin)

Drop-off points:

Roman T. Yap ROTC Center
Address: Filomeno Cimafranca Ballfield
(Fronting the Silliman University Medical Center) Telephone: 422-6002 local 531

Public Assistance and Safety Office
Address: corner Hibbard Avenue and Katada Street
Telephone: 422-6002 local 299

For more information, contact Frances Mariscal of the Office of the Vice President for Development at e-mail: francesamariscal@su.edu.ph or telephone 422-6002 local 224.