The CHMSUyanihan spirit crossed waters, transcended regional borders, and served 3,500 hot meals last week to families and individuals affected by the 6.9 Magnitude earthquake that shook Cebu Province last September 30, a press release from CHMSU said.
Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU) mobilized a donative drive from October 3 to 10, across all campuses through the Center for Internationalization and External Relations (CIER), the Federation of CHMSU University Student Government (FCUSG), and Art Relief Mobile Kitchen (ARMK) Bacolod Chapter.
The campaign received a total of P24,786.13 generous cash donations at CHMSUyanihan booths in Alijis, Binalbagan, Fortune Towne, and Talisay campuses, along with online donations through Gcash.
“CHMSUyanihan para sa Cebu reflected the compassion and commitment of CHMSUan volunteers, alumni, and partners to service beyond borders,” said CIER Director Rhoderick Samonte, who thanked all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and stakeholders who volunteered and donated throughout the campaign.
Through the on-ground efforts of ARMK Bacolod Chapter, CHMSUyanihan served hot meals from October 15 to 17 in the Municipality of Medellin in Cebu Province.
“We started this cause when we were still students. As alumni of CHMSU, we continue to give light to our brothers and sisters who are affected by disasters through simple actions and volunteerism,” said ARMK coordinator Neil Patrick Valdevieso.
The ARMK Bacolod Chapter, composed of CHMSU alumni, also closely coordinated with the local government unit of Brgy. Poblacion of the Municipality of Medellin and World Central Kitchen during the operations.
“The operations in Medellin, Cebu will not be possible without the support of Adhika, Citizen Crime Watch, UDrive Car Rental, JTI Philippines, Melvin Buracho of Brgy. Caputatan Sur, and the Philippine Coast Guard,” said chef Rey Paunting of ARMK Bacolod Chapter.*
