One of the firsts to respond to the immediate needs of the fire victims is Tzu Chi Foundation, Philippines, a non-government organization that was established by Buddhist monk Master Cheng Yen in Taiwan back in 1966.
Isa sa mga tumugon sa mga pangunahing pangangailangan ng mga nasunugan ay ang Tzu Chi Foundation, Philippines, isang non-government organization na itinatag ng Budistang mongha na si Master Cheng Yen sa Taiwan noong 1966.