IN PHOTOS: Revisiting Cagayan de Oro's dwindling forest cover

Here's a look back at the environmental degradation observed in the wake of Tropical Storm Sendong (Washi) in December 2011

Cagayan de Oro hosts Southeast Asia’s first Global Bubble Parade

The parade is an international movement of passionate individuals who spread the belief that happiness is the journey not the destination by holding peaceful local parades of soap bubbles

Climate change battleground for CDO local bets

A forum for candidates in Cagayan de Oro puts a spotlight on climate change and environmental issues

5 years of Aquino: Highs and lows

Rappler looks back at the most criticized and most applauded statements and actions of President Aquino

Project Agos to push for #ZeroCasualty in N. Mindanao

MovePH s Project Agos to conduct training on the use of social media in disaster information management on June 18 to 19 in Cagayan de Oro City

Sendong survivor is incoming freshman of UP Diliman

Rene Jr vows to not let challenges get in the way of his dreams

UP disaster scientist wins top European geosciences award

UPDATED Europe’s premier geosciences union recognizes Dr Alfredo Mahar Lagmay for his outstanding work on volcanic hazards earthquakes typhoons landslides and floods

#ChangeMaker2014: Young entreps help in Sendong rehab

Groups of students share their initiatives that have been helping families affected by Typhoon Sendong in Cagayan de Oro 3 years ago gain livelihood

When it rains

The rain ceased being romantic and wind chimes in turn fluttered an angry battlecry I cannot sit here and wait

Life after Sendong: 'A place we can now call home'

Three years after typhoon Sendong the Adriano family recalls the struggle to rebuild their lives

Protecting Mt. Kalatungan from top to bottom

Lessons from the synergy and collaboration among the upland communities of Indigenous People in Talakag Bukidnon

Toward a healthy Cagayan de Oro

How did the most destructive storm of 2011 pave the way for better nutrition programs in Cagayan De Oro?

Japanese gov't funds P170-M housing project in CDO

The city government of Cagayan de Oro has identified a 15 hectare land where 1 200 new housing units will be built for victims of Typhoon Sendong

[DASH of SAS] Sex, intimacy and the RH law in the time of Yolanda

Survivors will continue to have sex in the time of Yolanda for a reason that the numbers won t tell you

Remembering Sendong through arts

Sendong survivors commemorate their experience during the catastrophe through “Straight from the Art

Senate OKs P14.6-B supplemental budget

Escudero provides a breakdown of how the funds will be used

Wanted: Messiah for disasters

The stand alone agency should be responsible for formulating one coherent plan on disaster management

NDRRMC: Too many cooks spoil the broth

The law creating the NDRRMC may have its innovations but it fails Yolanda s horrific test

Yolanda 5th major global storm to hit PH since 2007

Of 13 major storms worldwide since 2007 5 made landfall in the Philippines

Deadliest typhoons in the PH

Some government authorities say climate change is increasing the ferocity and frequency of the typhoons

LiDAR flood maps completed for disaster risk reduction

A team has completed mapping floodplain data for 17 of the total 18 critical river basins across the country

Climate Change Commission unveils first climate change map

The 3 dimensional map helps foresee climate change impact in 2020 and 2050

[DASH OF SAS] RH in crisis situations

Family planning is a life saving intervention for women and girls in humanitarian crises

Cagayan de Oro misspent P11M of PNoy’s PDAF – COA

Under Mayor Vicente Emano the city government used the President s pork barrel to construct a water system without the approval of the budget agency

CDO: Will Moreno prove surveys wrong?

Despite April 2013 survey results indicating the contrary Moreno is expected to get elected as mayor of CDO

Team PNoy woos opposition country

The coalition of President Aquino campaigns in Misamis Oriental and Cagayan de Oro focusing on issues they knew mattered to Northern Mindanao

Relief services are for…registered voters

In the aftermath of Sendong an organization was providing tents for evacuees in Cagayan de Oro The city government stopped people from availing

A year after Sendong: Lessons from the past

During disasters preparedness is the best defense against loss of lives

Stronger Cagayan in the face of disaster

With the memory of Typhoon Sendong still fresh in their minds residents of Cagayan de Oro City have become stronger and more prepared for any natural calamity

Filipinos respond better to 'Pablo'

The strongest typhoon to hit the country this year claims hundreds of lives despite government warnings and memories of Tropical Storm Sendong last year Paterno Esmaquel reports

CDO's Emano: 'We're better prepared'

This time around residents heeded public storm warnings and willingly evacuated their homes

'Don't compare to Sendong'

The NDRRMC discourages media from comparing Pablo to Sendong which killed over 1 470 people

Signal No. 3 over Surigao Sur, 6 others

UPDATED Typhoon Pablo maintains maximum sustained winds of 175 km h as it moves closer to land

LGUs prepare for strong Typhoon 'Pablo'

Disaster officials say Typhoon Pablo is forecast to be even stronger than the deadly Tropical Storm Sendong in 2011

Vatican fund for Ondoy victims diverted too

A former administrator tells Rappler that were it not for an investigation conducted the trust fund would have remained a secret

The falling sky: A Rappler short story

Six months after typhoon Sendong laid waste to Iligan visual artist Kiri Lluch Dalena lets a fallen tree tell the story of a storm that stole a city

The athletes of Sendong

A number of Tropical Storm Sendong survivors draw inspiration from sports to overcome grief

Turning our hashtags into action

It is not enough to just remember Japan Any part of the Philippines can be the next Marikina the next CDO even the next Sendai

Open windows: Iligan's long wait for aid

Sendong survivors from Iligan wait months to be paid their wages through the government s Windows of Opportunity cash for work program The program is meant to be one of DSWD s quick response measures to immediately aid victims who have lost everything to disaster

Recall move vs CDO mayor rolls

Emano s camp lambasts recall bid as engaging in partisan politics

Mindanao needs water program

Watershed river basin programs should address flooding concerns

'Dignity kits' for Sendong evacuees

These kits are intended to enhance the mobility and comfort of women

PNoy to spend bday in quake-stricken Visayas

This is in contrast to what critics said was his delayed visit to areas that Tropical Storm Sendong devastated last year

Fund for .5-M Sendong victims needs P1-B more

Despite the global economic crisis there is optimism that enough funds can be generated

SMEs in CDO, Iligan suffer over P100-M from 'Sendong'

The trade department said the food processing industry in Cagayan de Oro and the construction and equipment companies in Iligan suffered from Sendong the most

Young JV challenges Kiefer Ravena on the court

Young JV challenges UAAP star Kiefer Ravena in Fastbreak

Fastbreak! A Charity Basketball Game for Sendong Victims

Live stream live chat social stream of FASTBREAK A Charity Basketball Game for Sendong Victims Friday Jan 6 2012

Canada donates P58-M to 'Sendong' victims

This includes donation from the province of Matinoba home to thousands of Filipinos

Field of dreams

Looking beyond the grief and devastation brought by the December 16 rains there is the hidden impact on the middle class and business in Cagayan de Oro City

Rappler will livestream charity hoops game