CEBU EARTHQUAKE RESPONSE REPORT
Christian Reformed Church in the Philippines — Diaconal Ministry & Disaster Response
Date: November 2025
Prepared by: Classis Negros North Disaster Response Team
In coordination with: CRCP National Diaconate
Introduction
On September 30, 2025, a strong earthquake affected several parts of Cebu, impacting homes and daily living conditions in the communities of Bogo, Medellin, and Tabogon. Many families experienced structural damage to their houses and temporary disruption in access to food, water, and essential supplies.
By God’s grace and through the unity of our churches, the Christian Reformed Church in the Philippines was able to mobilize immediate relief to the affected families. This report summarizes our response efforts, fund utilization, and next steps.
Affected Communities Assisted
| Location | Contact Person | Families Assisted |
|---|---|---|
| Purok Onyx, Sitio Maharat, Barangay Bungtod, Bogo, Cebu | Yashmin Vivien A. Bontuyan | 40 families |
| Sitio Navarra, Barangay Canhabagat, Medellin, Cebu | Ptr. Carlo Parra | 50 families |
| Sitio Riverside, Labangon, Tabogon, Cebu | Ptr. Jonathan Rodena Nuena | 46 families |
Total Families Assisted: 136 families
Relief Support Provided
Each family received:
- Food Pack valued at ₱600, including:
- 5 kilos rice
- Drinking water
- Basic groceries
- Cash Assistance: ₱400 per family
- Delivery, marketing, and hauling support to ensure safe and efficient transportation of goods: ₱6,000 (₱2,000 per site).
This combination of food support plus cash allowed families to meet immediate needs according to their specific household situations.
Financial Report
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Donations Received | ₱187,842.00 |
| Distribution in Bogo | ₱40,000 |
| Distribution in Medellin | ₱50,000 |
| Distribution in Tabogon | ₱46,000 |
| Marketing & Hauling (₱2,000 x 3 sites) | ₱6,000 |
| Total Utilized: | ₱142,000.00 |
| Remaining Balance: | ₱45,827.00 |
This amount will be reserved for future disaster response in the future, including:
- Shelter repair materials (if needed)
- Additional food/water support depending on continuing assessments
- Community recovery assistance
Church Partnerships and Local Ministry Presence
Our response was carried out with local churches on the ground, ensuring personal, compassionate, and contextual care.
- Kal-anan Valley Church (Tabogon) led a combined relief and Gospel sharing gathering.
- Gracepoint Medellin facilitated distribution and pastoral support.
- Bogo Presbyterian Church handled community coordination and prayer ministry.
We praise God for pastors, leaders, and volunteers who served faithfully and joyfully amid the situation.
Thanksgiving and Acknowledgments
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to churches, classes, families, individuals, and partners who quickly responded with prayers and financial support.
Your generosity is a testimony of our shared calling to carry one another’s burdens in Christ.
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
Galatians 6:2
To God alone be the glory.
Continuing Response
We continue to:
- Monitor the situation with our local church leaders.
- Assess needs for shelter repair, counseling, and livelihood support.
- Prepare for potential aftershocks and future disaster readiness workshops.
We also encourage families and churches to prepare their own Go Bags as part of disaster preparedness and care for one another.
Conclusion
This response reflects the heart of diakonia — a ministry of presence, compassion, stewardship, and shared life in Christ. As we continue to serve, may we remain rooted in gratitude, unity, and readiness to respond where God calls us.
Thank you for partnering with us.
Padayon ta sa pag-alagad.
To God be the glory.