2024: Typhoon #KristinePH Relief Operations
Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name Trami) at tropical depression level, entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility on October 21, 2024. On October 22, the said tropical cyclone intensifies into a tropical storm level which brought significant rainfall and strong winds to various regions, including Batangas.
The town of Laurel, where Random Cravings Cafe is located, a town beside Taal Lake and home for more than 40,000 individuals was not spared by storm Kristine.
The impact of the typhoon in Laurel, Batangas included:
Flooding: Heavy rains led to flash floods in low-lying areas, disrupting daily life and damaging homes and infrastructure.
Landslides: The steep terrain in some areas made them susceptible to landslides, posing risks to communities and blocking roads.
Agricultural and Business Establishments Damage: The typhoon's effects on crops, especially rice and other staple foods, threatened food security and farmers' livelihoods.
Displacement: Many residents were evacuated due to unsafe conditions, leading to temporary displacement in evacuation centers.
Infrastructure Damage: Roads, bridges, and utilities suffered damage, which hampered rescue and relief efforts.
Casualty: A total of 10 deaths were recorded in the town of Laurel.
To give immediate assistance to the community which is heavily affected by typhoon, Random Cravings Cafe opened the shop for those who need charging station and free WiFi. It also offered free coffee and displayed pre-loved clothes.
Through donations from friends and families, the cafe was able to raise a total amount of Php 74,360.00 which was used to purchase 125 packs essential supplies to families affected by Typhoon #KristinePH in Laurel, Batangas. Each pack contains toiletries such as bath towel, shampoo, bath soap, detergent powder, toothbrush and toothpaste.
Our Partners: Typhoon #KristinePH Relief Operations
Because of the desire to help, some organizations reached out in order to arrange relief operations for people in Laurel, Batangas.
Waves for Water
Waves For Water is a non-profit organization that works on the frontline providing aid and clean water solutions to communities in need around the world. They donated fifty six (56) water filtration system in Laurel Batangas as a response to typhoon #KristinePh.
Indonesian Community in MNL
Indonesian Community in Manila is a group of Indonesian nationals who live in the Philippines. They reached out to organize their own relief operations on November 1 and November 9, 2025. Through their initiative, 234 family packs were distributed to families affected by #KristinePh.
Alfamart Philippines
Alfamart is the first and only Super Minimart in the Philippines that is designed to serve the needs of local Filipino neighborhoods and communities.
In Laurel, Alfamart is located near Random Cravings Cafe. They joined the relief operation and gave donation amounting to Php 20,000.
AUP College of Dentistry
Through Adventist University of the Philippines College of Dentistry, Random Cravings Cafe was able to gather decent pre-loved clothes for the typhoon affected families. To make sure that
Relief Operation with Indonesian Community & Alfamart Philippines
Water Filtration System Distribution
2020: Typhoon #UlyssesPH Relief Operations
Tayo naman!
We felt the love and care of our kababayans from other parts of the country during the Taal Ashfall in January 2020. When #UlyssesPH drastically hit some parts of Luzon on November 11, 2020, we knew it's time to pay it forward.
We are so grateful for people of Laurel who immediately responded to our call for donations. In just 6 days, we were able to raise Php 54,544.62. You also poured your love through your in-kind donations that will address the immediate needs of the families affected by the typhoon.
Here's a glimpse of what happened today during our relief operation in Marikina. We thank everyone who generously gave their time, efforts and donations to make this possible. We praise God for you.