Seeing distressing news regarding the conditions of our health workers, other frontliners, and individuals whose livelihoods were affected by COVID-19 can make us feel helpless while we’re at home. Even though we cannot physically be there to support them, we can still channel that energy into something worthwhile and value-adding by donating what we can to those who will benefit from it the most. Don’t worry, it doesn’t have to be in big amounts—any amount coming from your heart can make a huge difference.

Belo Medical Group Is Doing Its Part

Belo Medical Group continues to fulfill its promise of donating all PPEs (Personal Protective Equipment) to hospitals in need. So far, we have donated to the following health institutions:

• Jose Reyes Memorial Hospital
• Philippine Air Force
• Philippine General Hospital (PGH)
• Providence Hospital
• Rizal Medical Hospital
• Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM)
• University of Santo Tomas Hospital

We recognize, however, that personal protective equipment is not enough. Our brave frontliners need nourishment to take on their busy days. 

Thus, today we have started to send a thousand meals to 20+ different hospitals and local government units. Our commitment is to send meals daily to the frontliners of these hospitals throughout the duration of the quarantine period.

We would not be able to jumpstart this initiative without our partners: Tim Yap (Yaparazzi Events + PR), CloudEats, Hirayang Kabataan, Salamat PH Healthcare Heroes, and Angkas.

You may stay updated on our donation efforts via our social media channels. #SalamatSaMalasakit

Many of our #BeloBabies have been posting “where to donate” information on their social media, but in case you missed that, we’ve listed some of them down for you:

Scarlet Snow Belo’s Donation Drive

• Our very own Scarlet Snow Belo made a donation drive where we can donate cash to be used for supplying food, and providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to our health workers and other front liners. At 5 just years old, Scarlet has already inspired us to help our community, and make a difference. We’re so proud of you, Scarlet! 
• How to donate:
  • BPI Account: 3980-0020-54
  • GCash: 0917 867 7678

Many hospitals are running low, or have even run out of PPEs—even though our health workers should have priority due to their exposure to virus-stricken patients. By equipping our health workers with protective gear, we can help prevent the spread of the virus and save lives. 

Lung Center of the Philippines 

• What they need:
  • N95/surgical masks
  • surgical gloves
  • protective goggles
  • 70% solution alcohol
  • vitamin C tablets
• How to donate: 
  • Contact the Lung Center of the Philippines: 8924-6101 local 1060/1061/1856/2081

Philippine Heart Center

• What they need:
  • N95/surgical masks
  • surgical gloves
  • protective goggles
  • disposable gowns
  • disposable shoe covers
  • face shields
  • alcohol
  • vitamin C tablets
  • tissue paper
• How to donate: 
  • Send donations to the Incident Command Post of the Philippine Heart Center (PHC): 8-925-24-01 local 3229, and look for Anna Dy (0917 500 3221)

TOWNS Foundation Inc. and UP Medical Foundation

• What they need:
  • N95 masks
  • surgical gloves
  • 60-70% solution alcohol
  • face shields
  • disposable non-woven gowns
  • disposable shoe covers
• How to donate:
  • Text 0977 240 1211 with your name/location/supplies and quantity
  • BDO
    • Bocobo Pedro Gil Branch
    • Account No. 00-353-0094-018
• Send a picture of your deposit slip with the name of the donor to: upmf1980@gmail.com or via Viber (0922 338 8051)

If you don’t have PPE items at home, you can still help our health workers by donating cash to organizations who will use your donation to purchase PPEs for our health workers.

Ateneo De Manila University 

• How to donate:
  • BPI: Enroll Ateneo DReaM Team as merchant
    • Depositor/Merchant Ateneo DReaM Team (Frontliners vs COVID19)
    • Policy/plan/reference number: Name of Donor
  • Metrobank 
    • Name: Ateneo de Manila University
    • Subscriber name Ateneo DReaM Team
    • Reference number: Frontliners vs COVID19
    • Subscriber Number 004078000
    • Email vpsd@ateneo.edu a picture of your receipt
  • Through Tanging Yaman Foundation 
    • Account name: Tanging Yaman Foundation, Inc. 
    • Metrobank Peso Checking Account # 448-7-44800988-9

You can also make your own face shield and donate your finished products to hospitals in need. Just follow along this instructional video:

Taya Pinas and UP Medical Foundation

By asking for only Php 200 for donation, they are raising funds to buy 250 COVID-19 test kit packs which includes coronavirus testing kits (Php 1,320/kit) and Personal Protective Equipment (100 pcs of head caps at Php 40, masks at Php 80/box, and 50 pairs of shoe covers at Php 350)

• How to donate:
  • BDO 
    • Account name: The UP Medical Foundation, Inc. 
    • Savings Account Number: 0035-3009-4018
    • Swift Code: BNORPHMM
  • BPI
    • Account Name: Samantha Marie D. Laureola 
    • Savings Account Number: 4939-3720-03

Many people have lost income due to the lockdown, which is why many organisations have taken part in providing them hygiene and food supplies.

Caritas Manila 

This reputable non-profit organisation made use of bundles to provide hygiene kits, and grocery items for the less fortunate in an organized, and efficient manner. Their Caritas Ligtas COVID-19 Kit (Php 2,000) includes 1L of 70% Ethyl Alcohol, 5 30mL handy alcohol bottles, 5 washable face masks, 1L of antibacterial liquid soap, 1 box of 100 tablets of vitamin C with Zinc, a pair of reusable gloves, 1L of liquid bleach, 3 pieces of cleaning cloth, and an Eco bag, while their Caritas Manna Food Bag (Php 700) includes 5kg of rice, mung beans, 9 assorted canned goods, 2 packs of Caritas Margins kalabasa/malunggay noodles, 1/4 each of sugar and salt, and an eco bag

• How to donate:
  • BDO
    • Savings Account Name: Caritas Manila, Inc. 
    • Account No. 000-5600-45905
  • BPI
    • Savings Account Name: Caritas Manila, Inc. 
    • BPI Savings Account No: 3063-5357-01
  • Metrobank
    • Savings Account Name: Caritas Manila, Inc.
    • Account No: 175-3-17506954-3
  • For Dollar Accounts:
    • BPI Savings Account No: 3064-0033-55
    • Swift Code: BOPIPHMM
  • Via Lazada Donation Vouchers in the amounts of 50, 100, 200, 500, and 1000
  • Via Give2Asia (choose Caritas Damayan Ligtas Covid-19)
  • Via GCash (Scan Code) 

Zero Hunger PH 

This youth-led movement aims to distribute food bags to 10,0000 families in select Luzon provinces. The food bags contain 5kg of rice, 10 canned goods, 10 noodle packs, snacks, and biscuits.

• How to donate: 
  • EastWest Bank
    • Account Name: John Albert R. Civil
    • Account Number: 2000 2430 5917
  • BDO Checking Account
    • Account Name: Jana D. Divinagracia
    • Account Number: 008188005164
  • GCash: 0905 361 5006
  • PayMaya: 0956 220 4988
  • PayPal

With the growing number of COVID-19 patients, blood supplies are running low due to many blood donor cancellations as a result of fear of exposure. However, the demand for blood remains the same, causing a shortage. If you would like to donate blood, the Philippine Red Cross is calling for donations. 

Philippine Red Cross

• How to donate:
  • Please call/text 0917 437 9377

The bayanihan spirit is really shown by the many youth organisations that have come together, and taken active roles with their various initiatives to combat the repercussions of the COVID-19 crisis. If you would like to see more of their donation drive projects, you can join the COVID-19 Donation Hub Facebook Page.

We hope this article inspired you to share what you can, especially in these crucial times. Please share this article to help encourage others to donate as well. We’ll keep adding to this list, so don’t forget to bookmark this article!