FinTech Alliance PH and PDRF lead early action for disaster readiness, mobilizing digital bayanihan to protect lives and communities.
As Super Typhoon Uwan (Fung-Wong) approaches the Philippines, the FinTech Alliance PH and the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF) are taking early action by turning concern into concrete help through the launch of the #ReadyPH National Fund Drive.
The initiative aims to provide immediate support to potentially affected communities, ensuring that help moves as fast and as efficiently as technology allows.
The FinTech Alliance PH is donating ₱100,000 to jumpstart the fund and is calling on partners, institutions, and Filipinos everywhere to do their share by contributing through PDRF’s official bank accounts below.
Account Name: Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation, Inc.
BDO Peso Account: 005310633988
Swift Code: BNORPHMM
BDO Dollar Account: 105310463926
Swift Code: BNORPHMM
BPI Current Account: 0201051215
Swift Code: BOPIPHMM
“This is not just about relief; it’s about readiness. Through #ReadyPH, we’re harnessing the power of digital bayanihan to protect lives even before the storm hits. Readiness saves more lives than relief ever can,” said Lito Villanueva, Founding Chairman of FinTech Alliance PH and executive vice president and chief innovation and inclusion officer of RCBC.
“We have deployed teams to help out with three typhoons and two earthquakes in the last six weeks. And we are gearing up to help with the oncoming super typhoon. But we are undaunted and ready. May God bless and protect the Filipino people,” said Butch Meily, President of the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF).
From alerts to action, the #ReadyPH initiative embodies true digital bayanihan, ensuring that compassion, technology, and collaboration come together to strengthen the nation’s resilience before the storm.
The FinTech Alliance PH is the foremost digital industry association comprised of over 140 corporate members collectively driving in excess of 95 percent of retail digital financial transaction volume in the Philippines.