Responding Together: CRCP Disaster Response for Negros Region
Responding Together: CRCP Disaster Response for Negros Region Uniting in compassion, presence and service The Current Situation The central Philippines has recently been hit by devastating weather and flooding events, severely affecting the island of Negros and surrounding areas. On 4 November 2025, Typhoon Tino (also referred to as Typhoon Kalmaegi) made landfall and left thousands stranded, extensive damage, and lives lost. (ABS-CBN) In the province of Negros Occidental and the city of Bacolod, local governments declared a state of calamity on 6 November 2025 following the widespread destruction caused by the storm. (SunStar Publishing Inc.)According to the Bacolod City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office: approximately 7,895 families (or 27,401 individuals) were pre-emptively evacuated in Bacolod alone. In that city, 266 houses were destroyed and 2,028 houses partially damaged, with storm surges, strong winds and felled trees cited as causes. (Philippine News Agency) These realities call for swift and compassionate response. Why CRCP Steps In As the national body of the Christian Reformed Church in the Philippines, our commitment to diakonia — faithful service in the name of Christ — means we respond with urgency and care when our brothers and sisters are affected by disasters.We believe that “preparedness is also stewardship — caring for the life and safety God entrusted to us.” Emergencies such as floods or storms can strike suddenly. Churches must not only preach hope but also act in love and practical support. In the Negros region (Classis Negros North, South, Central & East), the impact is significant. Our local congregations and Church in community are already working under strain. This is where the CRCP Disaster Response Team (DRT) joins hands — offering support, mobilising resources, and walking alongside local churches. What We Are Mobilising Immediate Relief Recovery & Restoration Accountability & Partnership How You Can Partner With Us A Word of Gratitude To all CRCP churches, deacons, volunteers, donors and classis leadership: thank you. Because you responded — with generosity, faith and the heart of Christ — we can stand together during this time of need. “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfil the law of Christ.” — Galatians 6:2 Let us continue to walk in unity, serving our neighbours, ready to respond and serve.To God be the glory. Next Steps Thank you for being part of this work of love and service.CRCP Disaster Response Team — We care because Christ cares.
