Rappler's latest stories on Yolanda anniversary
Malacañang calls for unity, strength 4 years after Yolanda
The government says it continues to learn lessons from the tragedy as it works to fast-track rehabilitation of Yolanda-affected areas
Super Typhoon Yolanda: Malacañang declares holiday on Nov 8 for Tacloban
The non-working holiday is to allow Tacloban residents to commemorate Super Typhoon Yolanda after 4 years
Malacañang on 4th Yolanda anniversary: Rehab delays unacceptable
President Duterte also promises those responsible for 'subhuman housing' will be prosecuted, says his spokesman
Leni Robredo on Duterte's 'tasteless remarks'
Many were bothered and offended by it As we all rightly should says the Vice President a day after President Duterte teased her about her short skirts
Duterte orders fast-tracking of Yolanda shelter aid
The President says he wants the housing aid for Yolanda victims completed by December
At Yolanda anniversary, Duterte teases Robredo about short skirt
Where she goes I follow She s a widow I m annulled President Duterte says of the Vice President his housing czar to the delight of typhoon survivors in Tacloban
Romualdez to Aquino: Sorry for harsh words
Tacloban Mayor Alfred Romualdez: Nakapagsalita kami ng maanghang na salita We said harsh words but in no given time are we ungrateful for help given to us
IN NUMBERS: Helping farmers, fishers 2 years after Haiyan
Only 12 of debris affected farmlands have been cleared but the target number of boats to be given to fishermen was exceeded
Binay: Yolanda rehab a 'management disaster'
UPDATED Binay tells typhoon victims Alam ko Dama ko Laki ho ako sa mahirap I know it I feel it I grew up poor
Painfully slow rebuild after Typhoon Yolanda
Out of the 205 128 families living in the path of future storms only 928 have been transferred to permanent shelters according to the government
Groups fear Yolanda victims will slide back to being exploited
Foreign aid groups say desperation and helplessness lead people in the damaged communities to resort to jobs or employers who are abusive and indifferent to their laborers
Memorial unveiling, candle lighting to mark Yolanda's 2nd anniversary
Two memorial markers and a candle lighting ceremony are the highlights of the commemoration of the second anniversary of Typhoon Yolanda Haiyan in Tacloban City
In Tanauan, Leyte, mothers build a school for their children
When an aid to reconstruct their buildings finally reached their humble school they did not hesitate a bit even if the mothers themselves would have be the construction workers
#AfterYolanda: 12,000 die of diseases in E. Visayas
It s double the number of those who died during the storm Causes are hypertensive vascular disease pneumonia trauma and accidents cancer of all forms and tuberculosis
Don’t forget 20K homeless after Yolanda – UN
International organizations and humanitarian groups have credited the government for its competent and impressive rehabilitation efforts but notes that permanent shelter and livelihood remain urgent needs
Yeb Saño: #ClimateWalk a continuing journey
Next stop: The hearts and minds of Filipinos and the rest of the world
Advocates end 1,000-km Climate Walk at Yolanda ground zero
Aside from showing solidarity with the millions affected by the super typhoon the Climate Walk aims to pressure leaders to take action against climate change
Rebuilding #AfterYolanda: Private sector projects moving faster
The rehab office is working with 20 private companies 21 private foundations 15 local NGOs and 17 international NGOs that don t have the bureaucratic restraints of gov t agencies
Post-Yolanda: Depression among mothers 'rising'
If a mother’s depression is left untreated and becomes severe there is a chance her child will also suffer depression
Post-Yolanda: 'Cases of mental disorders to rise until 2015'
The Philippines faces more challenges ahead in tackling mental health issues one year after Super Typhoon Yolanda
Yolanda a year after: More than 300 classrooms built
Thousands of classrooms are not yet completely built but DepEd says it is on track in its efforts since it is building classrooms that can withstand intense earthquakes and strong winds
Taking care of Marabut's mental health
More than listening an aid group assists Yolanda victims through a psychosocial program in a town where the essence of helplessness is really very strong
After world aid, gov’t must scale up Yolanda rehab
International experts from Manila New York and Geneva tell Rappler the government must give displaced survivors dignified temporary shelters while working out long term settlement and policy issues
Post-Yolanda: Community support key to mental health
With limited resources health groups tap into the power of community to address mental health challenges after Super Typhoon Yolanda
Yolanda anniversary: Light a candle on November 8
One year has passed and Yolanda survivors are standing strong Show your support light a candle on November 8
Yolanda a year after: More teenage pregnancies expected
Since the super typhoon hit in November 2013 over 15 000 babies are born in Yolanda affected areas every month WHO expects increased demands on the maternal health services
Yolanda a year after: Many still suffer grief, depression
2nd UPDATE WHO estimates over 800 000 people in Yolanda hit areas have suffered different mental health conditions over the past year and 80 000 require further medication and support
Yolanda a year after: No major disease outbreaks recorded
That really is quite remarkable A typhoon of this level of devastation you would expect to see disease outbreaks says WHO s Julie Hall Still she warns that communities in affected areas remain vulnerable
Yolanda a year after: Hundreds of clinics not yet repaired
Of the 600 barangay and municipal health stations and hospitals in Eastern Visayas that were damaged by the super typhoon two thirds have yet to be repaired says WHO
HIGHLIGHTS: #ClimateWalk to Tacloban
The Climate Walk begins on Thursday October 2 at the Kilometer Zero marker in Rizal Park Manila
PH climate envoy to embark on 40-day Climate Walk
The walk starts from Manila on October 2 and ends in Tacloban City on November 8 the anniversary of Super Typhoon Yolanda Haiyan
Aquino to DSWD: Thank you for not giving up amid criticisms
Despite the praise President Benigno Aquino III did not announce a bonus for the social welfare department on the agency s 63rd anniversary
