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Duterte fires Office of Civil Defense deputy administrator
Kristoffer James Purisima is sacked due to 'lack of trust and confidence,' says Malacañang
PH gov’t now requires public disclosure of coronavirus patients’ identities
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles says that this will strengthen the country’s contact tracing efforts
Office of Civil Defense denies being choke point for donations
The agency’s job is to keep an inventory of all donations to the national government and redistribute them if necessary, but direct donations to other agencies are allowed
FALSE: Medical City, private hospitals 'raided' for PPE donations
The Medical City, Pasig City police, and the Office of Civil Defense deny the claim
OCD commemorates Yolanda with disaster risk reduction conference in Samar
'The goal shall always be zero casualty,' Interagency Task Force Yolanda Chair and Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles told participants of the DRRM conference
Nicanor Faeldon's gov't posts and the controversies that trailed him
Occupying 3 key government positions since July 2016, Nicanor Faeldon has had more than his usual share of troubles
IN PHOTOS: Filipinos participate in 2nd nationwide earthquake drill for 2019
The quarterly nationwide simultaneous earthquake drill aims to boost disaster awareness and preparedness across the country
Marawi residents to gov't: Unreleased donations deprive us of basic needs
'It is so frustrating to learn that two years after the Marawi siege...internally displaced persons are still struggling for their everyday survival,' says Moro Consensus Group chairperson Drieza Lininding
OCD: 'No signs of life' under Chuzon Supermarket Pampanga rubble
Civil Defense Central Luzon director Marlou Salazar says the exact number of missing people has yet to be verified
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
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
Some roads closed in Benguet, Ifugao due to heavy rains, landslides
The Banaue-Hungduan-Benguet Boundary Road and Balbalan-Pinukpuk Road are closed due to the rain and landslides, while Kennon Road, Abra-Ilocos Road, Acop-Bakun Road were pre-emptively closed on July 17
Only 1.16% of disaster response items delivered to OCD in 2017 – COA
The Commission on Audit says the Procurement Service of the Department of Budget and Management should refund the Office of Civil Defense for undelivered items
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
Mayon victims sent home to prevent outbreaks in evacuation camps
The Office of Civil Defense is prepared should the alert level rise and force further evacuations, however
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Palace defends Faeldon's appointment to new gov't post
(UPDATED) 'The appointment of Nicanor Faeldon to another position puts a big question mark in the government's seriousness in fighting corruption,' says Senator Paolo Benigno Aquino IV
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Duterte appoints Faeldon to Office of Civil Defense
(2nd UPDATE) Faeldon is facing separate investigations at the Ombudsman for the P6.4 billion drug shipment and rice smuggling in Cagayan de Oro
Nearly 16,000 evacuate as Vinta hits Davao Oriental
In Cateel town, where the severe tropical storm made landfall on Friday, over 1,000 people seek shelter in evacuation centers
LIST: Hotlines, social media accounts during emergencies
Bookmark this page for a handy list of emergency hotlines you can call or text, plus Facebook and Twitter accounts to contact
Disaster responders test skills for 'The Big One'
Responders evaluate if their training, skills, and equipment are up to par in case the West Valley Fault Line moves, generating a magnitude 7.2 earthquake
Bicol grade school students trained in disaster response, resilience
Bicol is the pilot area for the Office of Civil Defense's resilience caravan
Rejection of EU grants not a setback for Marawi rehab – OCD
The Philippine government is working with other international bodies to help finance the costly rehabilitation of the warn-torn city
NDRRMC reschedules postponed earthquake drill to September 27
NDRRMC initially schedules the earthquake drill on September 21. The drills are postponed after President Duterte declared it as a National Day of Protest.
NDRRMC postpones nationwide earthquake drill
The NDRRMC calls off the disaster preparedness activity after President Rodrigo Duterte suspends government work and classes on September 21
Government sets 3rd nationwide earthquake drill on Sept 21
On the same day, various activist groups are also expected to take the streets of Metro Manila to commemorate the declaration of martial law 45 years ago
Bring disaster preparedness down to communities – DILG exec
DILG undersecretary Austere Panadero says it is crucial to bring preparation down to the community and family levels
FAQs: What is the #MMShakeDrill 2017?
Learn more about the Metro Manila Shake Drill to be held from July 14 to 17 2017 and how you can prepare for the Big One
IN PHOTOS: 2nd quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill
UPDATED The NDRRMC leads an earthquake drill around the country on Thursday June 29
NDRRMC to honor outstanding efforts in disaster management
A total of 58 awards will be given to individuals and groups from various sectors in the 18th Gawad Kalasag National Awarding Ceremony
Thousands of passengers stranded due to Tropical Depression Crising
UPDATED The Office of Civil Defense advises travelers not to proceed to seaports after the cancellation of sea trips due to Tropical Depression Crising
OCD Bicol's 1st lady chief: A tough worker, stickler for rules
Blanche Gobenciong leads the Office of Civil Defense in the most disaster prone region in the country
He took on typhoons, volcanic eruptions: Bicol's OCD chief promoted
The Disaster Paradise that is Bicol went through hardships and employed team work before it got recognized for resilience during the 10 years he served the region says Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro
Over 500 houses damaged in Mindanao quake
This Office of Civil Defense describes the earthquake damage in Surigao as ‘extensive and widespread
Emergency hotlines for Dinagyang Festival
Contact the following emergency hotlines for urgent medical needs and other critical reports
Agusan del Sur residents in need of rescue, relief due to flash floods
Netizens from the area have been posting photos and updates on the need for evacuation and relief goods in the area before signal went down
#RoadAlert: Baguio's Session Road closed on Jan 18 for Miss Universe parade
Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach and this year s contestants will be riding on a flower decorated floats from Upper Session Road to the Baguio Country Club on January 18
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Typhoon Nina: Almost 4,000 stranded at Bicol ports
The 3 641 passengers and 407 rolling cargos are bound for the Visayas and Mindanao as well as the provinces of Catanduanes and Masbate
Bicolano fishermen rescued off Eastern Samar coast after 2 weeks
Rene Del Valle Zaldy de Jesus and Luis Tupig drift out to sea during Typhoon Karen
Regional officials: Lawin left 15 dead in Cordillera
Kalinga Apayao and Mountain Province are all under a state of calamity due to Super Typhoon Lawin Haima
Over 1,000 passengers stranded in Bicol seaports
Albay Governor Al Francis Bichara has enforced the no sailing policy on all fishermen while coastal villages in the eastern seaboard of the province have been alerted to avoid possible storm surges due to Tropical Storm Karen
Join the 3rd quarter #Pagyanig challenge on Sept 28
The public is invited to join the Pagyanig Challenge and show how we can all be prepared for the Big One
Typhoon Ferdie: Batanes under state of calamity
The province does not have power and communication lines are cut in the towns of Basco Itbayat and Mahatao
Western Visayas shares disaster communication tips for LGUs
At the ICT Bayanihan Summit held in Iloilo City on Thursday July 7 local agencies share good practices and challenges in the use of information communication technology during disasters
NDRRMC warns against floods, landslides in #ButchoyPH areas
Local disaster councils are tasked to be on heightened readiness
New NDRRMC chief: Disaster preparedness everybody's responsibility
NDRRMC executive director Undersecretary Ricardo Jalad s first day in office coincides with first day of the National Disaster Consciousness Month
