They might be on the otherside of the world, but they still want to help.

UBCO students came together to raise funds for their friends, family, and others affected by the Taal Volcano that erupted in the Philippines, on Jan. 12.

The eruption has directly affected the province of Batangas, where the volcano is situated, just 50 kilometres south of the national capital Manila. Other affected provinces include Cavite and Laguna. Philippine media show neighbourhoods and towns near the volcano buried in ash and mud. Areas near the volcano, including Manila, experienced ashfall, which is dangerous when inhaled.

On Jan. 21, the UBCO香蕉视频直播檚 Filipino Students Association (FSA) organized the dessert fundraiser. FSA executive member Chelsea Bigsot said the desserts were made by club members, with many being donated by members of Kelowna香蕉视频直播檚 Filipino community.

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Jessica Tipan studies general sciences at the university. She has friends and family from Mataasnakahoy, a town within the 14 kilometre radius of the volcano.

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She added her friends and family are still in evacuation centres as it香蕉视频直播檚 too dangerous to return for now.

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As for Tipan香蕉视频直播檚 friends and family, she said they might have a rough go when they go back to their town.

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