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Nationwide earthquake drill canceled due to coronavirus outbreak
The NDRRMC says the first quarter drill was canceled to 'ensure public health safety of the drill participants and to prevent the possible risk of contracting COVID-19'
Jalad says better to make NDRRMC chief a 'Cabinet-level' position
Stakeholders have pointed out that since the NDRRMC is merely a council, it doesn't have the budget nor the power to make decisions on situations that require a Cabinet rank
Tagaytay Sky Ranch still vulnerable to 'heavy ashfall' – NDRRMC
Tagaytay Sky Ranch is safe from a possible base surge, but still vulnerable to heavy ashfall. The business still decides to open.
Typhoon Ursula death toll rises to 28
(4th UPDATE) Two people are injured in Iloilo, while 12 people across 3 regions in the Visayas remain missing
At least 13 dead due to Tisoy in Mimaropa, Eastern Visayas, Calabarzon
Tisoy (Kammuri) also causes P811.5 million worth of damage to agriculture in Bicol and Oriental Mindoro
Annoyed by NDRRMC alerts about Typhoon Tisoy? Twitter users sound off
You're not alone. But these alerts are helpful!
NDRRMC's Jalad says one department for disasters can be 'overwhelming'
'The department cannot be the implementing agency of all interventions for rehabilitation,' NDRRMC Executive Director Ricardo Jalad tells senators
FALSE: Magnitude 8.0 earthquake next to hit Mindanao – NDRRMC
The council did not release the warning and says they do not have technology to predict earthquakes
Cebu dengue death toll highest in the Visayas
Although the number of deaths is mainly attributed to Cebu being the most populated island, Cebu City Councilor David Tumalak calls on local officials to be prepared
Death toll from Luzon earthquake rises to 16
At least 81 people are also injured, while 14 are missing, as of Tuesday, April 23
IN PHOTOS: Iloilo City leads first nationwide earthquake drill for 2019
Around 5,000 to 8,000 people in Iloilo participate in shake drills in their area
NDRRMC to hold 1st nationwide earthquake drill for 2019
The 1st Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill for 2019 is set for Thursday, February 21, at 2 pm
Death toll from Tropical Depression Usman rises to 126
(UPDATED) The NDRRMC says at least 60 persons are injured, while 26 remain missing
P12.5 million in aid given to victims of Tropical Depression Usman in Bicol
The region was among those hit badly by Usman, which triggered heavy rains that caused massive flooding and landslides
NDRRMC: At least 122 dead due to Tropical Depression Usman
(3rd UPDATE) The NDRRMC says 28 people are missing
Robredo urges LGUs to strengthen disaster infrastructure
'Dapat maging lesson ito sa ating lahat, na talagang pag-isipan iyong mga infrastructue na dapat asikasuhin,' says Robredo
NDRRMC: Tropical Depression Usman death toll climbs to 85
The NDRRMC, which is still validating the recorded deaths, says 20 people remain missing
NDRRMC: Tropical Depression Usman death toll rises to 75
The number of deaths continues to rise as search and retrieval operations are underway
Bicol OCD: Tropical Depression Usman death toll climbs to 68
(UPDATED) The Office of Civil Defense -Bicol Region fears the number of fatalities will continue to increase
Lorenzana assures public: Gov’t ready for Usman
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana still warns residents living along the forecast path of tropical depression path to be wary of landslides and floods
FALSE: ‘Not a single cent spent on NDRRMC command center’
Ex-defense secretary Voltaire Gazmin said in 2014 no taxpayers’ money would be spent on the construction of the Intelligence Operations Center. It was eventually funded by the national budget in succeeding years.
Duterte urged to declare state of calamity in Typhoon Ompong-hit regions
Imposition of price ceilings, reprogramming of funds, and access to no-interest loans are some of the effects under a state of calamity
At least 1.4 million affected by Typhoon Ompong
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council says over 50,000 people remain in evacuation centers
Over a million now affected by Typhoon Ompong
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council says 15,577 families or 61,271 persons remain in evacuation centers
Typhoon Ompong affects over 800,000
Days after Ompong (Mangkhut) left the Philippines, the number of individuals affected by the typhoon continues to climb as reports come in
Over 500,000 affected by Typhoon Ompong
(UPDATED) As of Monday morning, September 17, over 192,000 individuals are in 1,899 evacuation centers
NDRRMC sorry for saying 2 Ompong responders died in landslide
Executive Director Ricardo Jalad says the two responders in the Cordillera Administrative Region, initially reported as dead, were actually accounted for
At least 250,000 affected by Typhoon Ompong
As of Sunday morning, September 16, over 133,000 persons are in evacuation centers
2 responders, child dead due to Typhoon Ompong
(UPDATED) The Philippine National Police records at least 2 missing and 4 injured individuals
Over 15,000 evacuate due to Typhoon Ompong
(3rd UPDATE) Residents from the Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Calabarzon, and Cordillera Administrative Region head for safe zones before Ompong (Mangkhut) hits land
Missing textmate? Netizens look for NDRRMC mobile alerts
While some wondered why they haven't gotten mobile alerts on Typhoon Ompong (Mangkhut), it doesn't mean the NDRRMC has stopped sending these warnings
At least 5.2 million in path of Typhoon Ompong
Isabela and Cagayan are expected to be hit hardest by the powerful typhoon
What gov't has done so far to prepare for Typhoon Ompong
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council activates clusters responsible for ensuring crucial assistance is provided to typhoon-hit areas
Mandatory review of disaster law did not take place in Congress
'Nasa batas ng (Republic Act) 10121 that after 5 years, kakaroon ng 'sunset review'…Ngunit sa kasamaang palad... Congress did not call for a sunset review,' says former National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council Executive Director Alexander Pama
NDRRMC: 2 dead, 3 missing due to monsoon rain, floods
Over a million residents throughout 5 regions have been affected by the ongoing monsoon, says the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council
Over a million now affected by monsoon rain, floods
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council remains on red alert with personnel on duty 24/7 to assist affected communities
Monsoon rain, floods affect over 800,000
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council pegs the initial damage from the southwest monsoon at P36 million
EXPLAINER: Who's supposed to be in charge during disasters?
Several government agencies should be carrying out coordinated operations before, during, and after an emergency to reduce risks and immediately respond to victims' needs
LOOK: Over 100,000 people remain in evacuation centers after weekend floods
Almost 700,000 people from 469 barangays in 4 regions have been affected by the heavy rains and flooding from the southwest monsoon or hanging habagat since August 11
Gov't, NGOs give P105 million in aid to monsoon victims
Evacuees receive assistance in the form of family food packs, sleeping mats, and medicines
NDRRMC on red alert due to monsoon rain, floods
This means personnel must be on duty 24/7 to respond to the calamity and there should be 'immediate' coordination among government agencies
Arroyo sets NDRRMC briefing to review disaster relief plans
The new Speaker of the House distributes relief goods to residents affected by heavy flooding in Sasmuan and Dinalupihan towns in Central Luzon
How NDRRMC issues its emergency mobile warnings
(UPDATED) Ever wondered why you get multiple alerts in a day or why they're sometimes delayed? Here's why.
IN PHOTOS: NDRRMC, LGUs hold 2nd nationwide earthquake drill
Local drills are conducted nationwide through the Regional DRRM Councils
Emergency funds for electric coops ready for Duterte's signature into law
If the bill is signed into law, electric cooperatives would no longer have to pass on costs of infrastructure damaged by natural calamities to their consumers
Lorenzana: Disaster preparedness is a never-ending effort
Local government officials should be at the forefront of disaster preparedness efforts, says Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, chair of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, after the first National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill in Quezon City
IN PHOTOS: Quezon City leads 1st nationwide earthquake drill for 2018
QC rescuers respond to a number of earthquake scenarios, such as fire incidents, fallen debris, a looting incident, and a collapsed structure
#BidaAngHanda earthquake drill set for February 15
The #BidaAngHanda campaign aims to educate Filipinos about how they should prepare for earthquakes and other hazards
NDRRMC still on red alert even after Agaton left PAR
The agency's operation center will continue to monitor the tail-end of a cold front that is expected to bring moderate to heavy rain to Bicol, Quezon, and Northern Samar
Vinta death toll in Lanao del Norte mountain village rises to 29
The village chief says he instructed residents to evacuate but they didn't listen. There are 16 other residents still missing.
