Overseas Filipino communities in the UAE lend a helping hand to the evacuees who fled their homes in the province of Batangas due to the looming eruption of Taal Volcano.
Samahang Batangueno UAE, a Filipino community comprising OFWs based in Batangas, has started communicating with their members whose homes and families are directly affected by the calamity—especially those living in Taal and Lemery, places in close proximity to the volcano.
Jhoanne Marrie De Villa Buela, the organization’s secretary, said they are ensuring that their families are evacuated and are in good condition.
She added, “We started collecting goods like face masks and clothes that we are going to send to the Philippines via Air Cargo. A few of our members who are in the Philippines have prepared food and other necessities to those who have already been evacuated from their areas.”
Buela said that there are already a lot of people raising funds and collecting goods for them via social media. She noted that those who want to help their organization or volunteer can get in touch with any of their members.
