Archdiocese of Manila to raise funds for Marawi

MANILA, Philippines — The Archdiocese of Manila will raise funds to help in the rebuilding of Marawi City that was ruined during the government’s five-month battle against the Islamic State-inspired Maute terrorist group.

Caritas Manila, the social arm of the diocese, will hold the fundraiser dubbed “Damay Kapanalig Marawi” on Nov. 8.

The church-based non-profit organization appealed to the faithful to take part in the telethon.

“Caritas Manila appeals for your support to help our brothers and sisters in Marawi rebuild their lives,” it said in a post on its Facebook page.

Caritas Manila intends to gather funds for its rehabilitation projects, which include provision of food, solar lamps and water filters, psycho-social support through training and materials development for peace education, temporary shelters or family size tents, toilet facilities and livelihood.

Donors may call 925-7931, 563-9311 or 562-0020 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Phone lines are open throughout the live broadcast on Radio Veritas 846 and livestreaming at www.veritas846.ph. 

Donations can also be made online at http://ushare.unionbankph.com/caritas/ or through banks: Banco De Oro Savings Account No. 5600-45905; Bank of the Philippine Islands  Savings Account No. 3063-5357-01 and Metrobank Savings Account No. 175-3-17506954-3.

For dollar accounts: Bank of the Philippine Islands Savings Account No. 3064-0033-55 Swift Code – BOPIPHMM; Philippine National Bank  Savings Account No. 10-856-660002-5 Swift Code – PNBMPHMM.

The Marawi siege, which started last May, has displaced thousands and reduced the once bustling city to ruins.