On the ground, Casino Plus’ volunteer group, the “Color Champions,” has distributed hundreds of solar-powered lamps and fans to displaced families in Purok 20, Barangay Lagao in General Santos City, and in Barangays New Aklan in Glan and Sapu Masla in Malapatan, Sarangani Province. The deployment builds on earlier relief efforts under Project Bigkis, which included temporary shelters, around 2,000 gallons of water, hygiene and medical supplies, and clothing for affected residents. With power outages continuing in several areas and many families remaining in evacuation sites due to recurring aftershocks, the solar-powered units have become a critical source of light and ventilation.
