Standing With the Philippines
On the morning of Monday, 8 June 2026, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the southern coast of Mindanao — the strongest to hit the Philippines in over 36 years. In the hours since, the news has carried images that are hard to look at: collapsed homes, a damaged hospital, families gathering what little they can carry, and communities bracing for aftershocks.
For us at Crossworld, the distance on a map disappears completely. The Philippines is home to so many of the seafarers and colleagues who make our company what it is. This is not a faraway disaster. It is happening to our family.
What happened in Mindanao
The earthquake struck at 7:37 am local time, with its epicentre off the coast of Sarangani province. It triggered a tsunami warning along the southern coast and landslides in mountainous communities, and forced the closure of schools across the affected region. Lives have been lost, hundreds have been injured, and thousands have been displaced — with the full scale of the damage still emerging.
Why this is personal to us
The maritime industry runs on the skill, resilience and dedication of Filipino seafarers — and Crossworld is no exception. The people of the Philippines are our crew, our colleagues, and our friends. When their homes and families are at risk, we cannot stand by.
How your support helps
Through the Crossworld Charity Foundation, every donation goes directly toward the most urgent needs on the ground:
- A roof repaired for a family that has lost its home
- Food and clean water for children and the elderly
- Shelter and basic supplies for those who have been displaced
No amount is too small. Together, contributions add up to real relief for the people who need it most.
How to help
You can support relief efforts directly through the Crossworld Charity Foundation:
Account Name: Crossworld Charity Foundation Inc.
PHP Account: 3381-0125-21
USD Account: 3384-0506-88
Bank: Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)
Branch: BPI Rufino-Esteban Branch
Bank Address: G/F Sage House Condominium, 110 V.A. Rufino St, Legazpi Street, Makati City
SWIFT Code: BOPIPHMM
Together, always ahead
In good times, that phrase is about ambition. In moments like this, it means something simpler: we move forward together, and we do not leave anyone behind. Thank you for standing with the Philippines, and with us.
Together Always Ahead.
