Caritas Manila, Inc. (Damayan Relief Response)

Caritas Manila is one of the largest church-based nonprofit organizations in the Philippines. Through their programs and services, they aim to concretize the love of God among the poor, the weak, and the vulnerable -the “least, last and lost” in society. Caritas Manila’s core programs are geared toward integral human, spiritual, and socio-economic development of the poor. Caritas Manila has always believed that meaningful assistance must be an empowering process. Most of their programs are designed to transform people from poverty and dependence to self-reliance with dignity.

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PADAYON: Pag-ibig, Damayan sa Pag-ahon Online Concert

Caritas Manila and Viva Live Inc., presents “PADAYON: Pag-ibig, Damayan sa Pag-ahon!” on March 25, 2022. Through this online benefit concert, Caritas Manila aims to raise funds for the reconstruction of Catholic Churches and chapels in Visayas and Mindanao. They aim to raise Php 20,000,000 to be used in 3-in-1 Multipurpose Chapels that will serve as – Place of Worship, Evacuation Center, and Community Venue.

The concert features live performances from various Viva artists such as Sarah Geronimo-Guidicelli, Matteo Guidicelli, Mark Bautista, Alamat, Angelo Garcia, Atsaka, Bandang Lapis, Caleb Santos, Ethan Loukas, Ezro, Ferodina, Guji Lorenzana, Jehramae Trangia, Jerald Napoles, Katrina Velarde, Kayla Miel Camerong, Kim Molina Lits, Lyca Gairanod, Magnus Haven, Marielle Belleza, PPOP Generation, Rob Deniel, The Juans, This Band, Thyro Alfaro, and Yumi Lacsamana.

There will also be a special performance by His Eminence Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle, Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples and former Archbishop of Manila.

The ticket prices are as follows:

• Php 1,000/US$19 for Electrical Materials
• Php 3,000/ US$58 for Roofing Materials
• Php 5,000/ US$97 for Structural Materials

For those donating online through Give2Asia, kindly indicate in the comment box that your donation is for the PADAYON: Pag-ibig, Damayan sa Pag-ahon Online Concert so we can verify and send you a unique link to watch the benefit concert.

Let us all help with the repair and reconstruction of Churches and Chapels destroyed by Typhoon Rai/Odette!

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CARITAS MANILA OPLAN DAMAYAN

Caritas Manila, through its Damayan Program, is appealing for your prayers and donations for our brothers and sisters severely affected by Super Typhoon Rai (local name Odette).

Here are the Dioceses severely affected based on the initial impact of Super Typhoon Rai:

1. Diocese of Surigao (especially Dinagat and Siargao Island)
2. Archdiocese of Cagayan De Oro
3. Diocese of Butuan
4. Diocese of Tagbilaran
5. Diocese of Maasin

Where will your donations go?

• Manna Food Bags – US$13/Php 700
• Shelter Materials – US$100/Php 5,000
• Clean Water – US$2/Php 110
• Bedding Materials – US$20/Php 1,000
• Hygiene Items – US$15/Php 800

“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” – Acts 20:35