Hello everyone, I'm Kent Donguines, and I’m a Filipino-Canadian filmmaker based in Vancouver, BC. I was born and raised in the Philippines, and I’ve seen firsthand how many typhoons hit our country every year. Growing up, I witnessed how Filipinos always find ways to rise above every disaster with courage and hope. But what’s heartbreaking is seeing how the government often fails its people—turning flood-control projects into money-making schemes instead of real solutions.

This time, we’re saying enough is enough. We’re not waiting for the government to act. They’ve proven to be unreliable, and our kababayans can’t afford to wait any longer. That’s why I’m putting together this campaign—to make sure help reaches those who truly need it, with honesty and transparency every step of the way.

ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN

Sagip Kababayan: From Canada to the Philippines is a community-driven fundraising and donation campaign organized by PhilCAS of BC and the Filipino-Canadian Filmmaker Group in Vancouver.

Our goal is simple: to extend help and hope to our fellow Filipinos who were badly affected by Typhoon Uwan in the Philippines.

Residents line up to register at an evacuation center as they prepare for Super Typhoon Fung-wong, Manila, Philippines, on November 9, 2025. (Lisa Marie David/Reuters)

This aerial photo shows flood-hit houses at a village in Tuao town, Cagayan province, on November 10, 2025, after a river overflowed due to heavy rains brought by Super Typhoon Uwan. Entire villages lay submerged and scores of towns remained without electricity on November 10 as Uwan left the Philippines after killing at least two people and displacing more than a million. (John Dimain, AFP)

A trail of destruction in Talisay City, central Philippines, following the passage of Typhoon Kalmaegi (Reuters)

Our Purpose

Many families lost their homes, belongings, and sources of income because of the typhoon. Through this campaign, we hope to gather both financial help and essential items that will be donated directly to the victims in the affected areas.

How You Can Help

1. Monetary Donations

All funds will go straight to our trusted local partners and volunteers working on the ground.

Ways to donate:

GoFundMe: this campaign

Cash donations: Accepted during community events or at our drop-off points

Every amount—big or small—can help rebuild lives.

2. In-Kind Donations

We’re also collecting items that can help families recover and restart.

Items needed:

3. Share the news on your social media accounts

Transparency

We promise to be fully transparent. We’ll share updates, photos, and reports of the relief efforts so you can see where your donations go. Our top priority is making sure your support reaches those who need it most.

Together, Let’s Help Rebuild

Every act of kindness counts.

Let’s show that even from across the ocean, Filipinos and Canadians in Canada care.