The Consortium for People’s Development-Disaster Response (CPDDR) strongly condemns the recent violent attacks on civilian communities resulting from the encounter between the Islamic State (IS) militants affiliated Maute Group and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). CPDDR protests the declaration of Martial Law in Mindanao that will likely escalate the armed conflict, and intensify military operations in the region at the expense of civilians and communities.
Peoples and rural communities in Mindanao have long struggled for peace and genuine development. Further intensification of militarization in the region will only result to widespread displacement, and destruction of lives and livelihoods. It will drastically impede all efforts in long-term rehabilitation efforts for rebuilding communities affected by crisis and conflict situations.
CPDDR is calling for urgent support for the communities in Marawi and the whole of Mindanao.
We are accepting in-kind contributions and cash donations. However, due to reported food and supplies blockade in major entry-points, we encourage cash donations. CPDDR will facilitate the delivery of all donations to partner organizations directly working in the affected communities.
FOOD RELIEF:
· Halal food (rice, dried fish, beans, etc.)
· Bottled Water
NON-FOOD ITEMS
· Mats, blankets
· Toiletries
· Medicine and first aid
Delivery address:
Consortium for People’s Development – Disaster Response
114 Timog Avenue, Quezon City, 1103 Philippines
FOR CASH DONATIONS:
Account name: Consortium for People’s Development-Disaster Response Inc
PHP Account Number: 9593-0095-45
Dollar Account Number: 9594-0027-81
Bank of the Philippine Islands – Timog Edsa (959)
SWIFT CODE: BOPIPHMM
-- (Ms.) Soleil Anniah C. Santoalla Coordinator Consortium for People's Development - Disaster Response 114 Timog Avenue, Quezon City, 1103 Philippines Tel. No. +63 2 9276981 Skype ID: soleilsantoalla www.cpddr.org