When Typhoon Tino struck Canlaon City, Negros Oriental, floodwaters rose without warning as the nearby river overflowed. Jasper (27), his partner Pelyn (28), and their two young children, aged 7 and 1, were inside their home when the water came rushing in. They barely made it out in time, finding safety at a neighbour’s house as the flood destroyed everything in its path.

When the waters finally subsided, their home was gone. Only a small slab of concrete was left — everything else had been washed away.

I'm raising funds to help Jasper and his family rebuild their home and replace essentials. Your donations will go towards housing materials such as roofing sheets, wood, nails, cement, and basic household needs.

While most media coverage has focused on Cebu, many families in remote communities like Canlaon are still struggling silently to recover. Let’s not forget them.

This fundraiser is led by Kathrine Yee, a dear friend and former colleague whose family is originally from Negros. Kathrine is on the ground in Canlaon, helping coordinate relief efforts and ensuring the funds reach Jasper's family directly.

In the Philippines, we’ve learned to live with supertyphoons and natural disasters. But no matter how often they come, it always hurts when it hits close to home. Jasper’s one-year-old son is Kathrine's godchild, making this cause deeply personal for her.

After the typhoon hit, Kathrine's initial fundraiser provided food, water, and medicines to 500 families. Now, we want to continue that mission by helping one family restore what was lost.

With just ₱500 (~$14 AUD / $9 USD), you can help provide a roofing sheet that brings them closer to having a safe home again.

Every contribution, no matter how small, will help give Jasper’s family a chance to start again.

Thank you for your kindness and support.