Japanese motorhome maker Nuts completes six-month aid after Cebu earthquake

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Nutts Co., the company behind the Nutts RV motorhome brand, conducted disaster relief operations for approximately six months following a major earthquake that struck northern Cebu, Philippines, on September 30, 2025. The aid was coordinated through its local manufacturing facility, which employs 277 staff. The Japanese headquarters donated around 2 million yen (approx. $13,500) to fund reconstruction efforts.

Nuts, one of Japan's largest motorhome manufacturers, reported a six-month relief operation in northern Cebu, Philippines, following the earthquake on September 30, 2025. Leveraging the mobility of motorhomes, the company delivered food to about 200 victims, provided free medical check-ups for 230 patients, and rebuilt a daycare facility for 60 children. Approximately 2 million yen (about $13,000) in donations were also sent from headquarters.

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