Kababaihan, a new organization dedicated to advancing inclusivity in governance and increasing women’s participation in society, has quickly mobilized to support victims of Typhoon Carina, which severely impacted different parts of Metro Manila.
In partnership with Department of Justice (DOJ) Undersecretary lawyer Margarita Gutierrez, Kababaihan has distributed thousands of relief packs to families in various evacuation centers. This week, the organization, along with Gutierrez and Strokes Beauty Lab, donated 1,000 food packs and pantyliners to the City of Manila. “Hopefully, sa tulong ng Kababaihan at ng Strokes ay mabigyan lamang natin ng kaunting kasiyahan yung ating mga kababayan na nasalanta ng bagyo,” said Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna. Mayor Lacuna noted that around 4,000 families in Manila were affected by Typhoon Carina.
During the week the typhoon struck Metro Manila, Kababaihan delivered over 2,500 food packs and pantyliners to evacuees in Brgy. Bagong Silangan, Quezon City. Kababaihan, alongside Gutierrez, also turned over more than 60 boxes—containing over 3,400 items such as soaps, cooling powder, and body wash—to Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte. These hygiene and skincare products were among the most requested by women evacuees.
Quezon City has been the hardest hit by Typhoon Carina. Recent data from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) indicates that over 31,000 individuals and nearly 9,000 families have been affected. Marikina follows, with over 30,000 individuals and almost 6,000 families impacted.
In addition to their efforts in Quezon City, Kababaihan and Gutierrez have also contributed over 1,600 food packs and pantyliners to Navotas City Mayor John Ray Tiangco. According to the NDRRMC, approximately 350 individuals and more than 60 families were affected in Navotas. “Our office in partnership with Kababaihan, because we wanted to help the victims of Typhoon Carina, nagmobilize kami agad. We were able to get donations for food packs and pantyliners for the women,” said Gutierrez.
Meanwhile, Navotas City Social Welfare Aide Alfie Marcelo is grateful for Kababaihan and Gutierrez, “On behalf of the city government of Navotas, we highly appreciate po ang effort ni Attorney at Kababaihan na matulungan po ang mga kababayan natin dito sa Navotas na nasalanta nitong nakaraang Habagat at Carina. Ito ay siguradong makakarating at makakatulong sa aming mga kababayan,” shared Marcelo.
Kababaihan and Gutierrez are still accepting donations for Typhoon Carina victims. To those who want to donate and help, they may reach out to Kababaihan’s social media pages: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kababaihanp and Instagram: @kababaihan_ph.
