A month and a half since Typhoon Lawin (international name Haima) struck the Philippine provinces of Cagayan, Isabela, and Ilocos Sur, thousands of affected families continue to rebuild from the devastation. Clinging onto their faith in God and the generosity of their countrymen, they work to rehabilitate their homes and livelihoods.
Several relief operations have ended, but other rehabilitation efforts continue, including that of nonprofit organization Habitat for Humanity Philippines. Last November 25, Bishop Manny Carlos, Victory Philippines Chairman, and Pastor Gilbert Foliente, Victory Philippines Executive Director, met with Habitat for Humanity and signed a memorandum of agreement that would give us the honor of helping several affected families rebuild their homes.
We stand with and pray for our countrymen affected by Typhoon Lawin. Our churches in Cagayan, Isabela, and Ilocos Sur have been working to aid those affected, and we invite everyone to continue to keep our countrymen in your prayers. Together, let us call on the Lord and trust that He is near to us, especially our brothers and sisters affected by the typhoon.
On Wednesday night, October 19, Typhoon Lawin (international name Haima) made landfall in the town of Peñablanca, Cagayan. With maximum sustained winds of 225 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gusts of up to 315 kph, Lawin soon pounded the provinces of Cagayan, Isabela, and Ilocos Sur. Eight persons have lost their lives, and thousands of families have lost their homes and are in need of basic goods and medical attention. Damage to city infrastructure is estimated in the tens of millions of pesos.
We stand with and pray for our countrymen affected by this typhoon. Since last week, we have been working with our churches in Cagayan, Isabela, and Ilocos Sur, to aid those affected. We invite everyone to continue to keep our countrymen in your prayers. Together, let us call on the Lord and trust that He is near to us, especially our brothers and sisters affected by the typhoon.
If you would like to give to assist Victory members affected by Typhoon Lawin, you may do so using any of the following methods. Together, let us be God’s hands and feet to our countrymen in need.
ONLINE DONATIONS
Victory is now accepting online donations for our relief efforts via credit card or BPI Express Online.
1. Read and agree to our online donation terms and conditions by checking the I Agree box at the bottom of the form.
2. Fill out the online form.
• Enter your local church. Please select Others if you don’t attend a Victory location in Metro Manila.
• Type of giving. Please select Disaster Relief.
• Amount
• Frequency
• Your name and email address
3. Clicking on Next will take you to PesoPay, where you will complete your transaction.
1. Read and agree to our online donation terms and conditions by checking the I Agree box at the bottom of the form.
2. Fill out the online form.
• Enter your local church. Please select Others if you don’t attend a Victory location in Metro Manila.
• Type of giving. Please select Disaster Relief.
• Amount
• Frequency
• Your name and email address
3. Clicking on Next will take you to PesoPay, where you will complete your transaction.
To give via BPI Express Online, please click here.
1. Get your Reference Number. Enter your email address in the box provided to receive your Reference Number in your email.
2. Enroll Victory in your BPI Express Online Account.
3. Give. You may enter the following Additional Reference Number, depending on your Victory Center:
Victory Philippines (99000)
Victory Alabang (99026)
Victory Caloocan (99035)
Victory Fort (99002)
Victory Greenhills (99043)
Victory Makati (99057)
Victory Malate (99022)
Victory Metro East (99049)
Victory Muntinlupa (99060)
Victory Nova (99034)
Victory Ortigas (99028)
Victory Pasig (99030)
Victory Pioneer (99042)
Victory Quezon City (99018)
Victory Santa Rosa (99044)
Victory U-Belt (99001)
CASH AND CHECK DONATIONS
We also accept cash and check donations through BPI direct deposit. Please check out the info below:
Disaster Relief Operations – Peso DonationsBANK NAME: Bank of the Philippine Islands ACCOUNT NAME: Victory Christian Fellowship ACCOUNT NO: 0063-3205-52 TYPE OF ACCOUNT: PESO Savings Account BANK ADDRESS: Fort Serendra Branch, Ground Floor, Serendra, BGC, Taguig City, Philippines SWIFT CODE: BOPIPHMM
Disaster Relief Operations – Dollar DonationsBANK NAME: Bank of the Philippine Islands ACCOUNT NAME: Victory Christian Fellowship ACCOUNT NO: 0824-0569-27 TYPE OF ACCOUNT: DOLLAR Savings Account BANK ADDRESS: Fort Serendra Branch, Ground Floor, Serendra, BGC, Taguig City, Philippines SWIFT CODE: BOPIPHMM
Note: By contributing to this project, ministry partners acknowledge that funds given to Victory, as a member of Every Nation, will be directed to provide assistance to those affected by this disaster, and redirected, as necessary, should the funds contributed be in excess of the need. We partner as well with other non-government organizations who work in these areas.
