Rappler's latest stories on damage
Crackdown on environmental defenders 'may lead to P1-T ecological damage yearly'
The Kalikasan People's Network for the Environment submits to the United Nations its own report on the human rights situation under the Duterte administration
Ursula wrath: P1.158 billion damage, 8 dead in Aklan
97 people are also injured by Typhoon Ursula, which devastated the province in late December
Aklan rushes repair of schools damaged by Typhoon Ursula
DepEd officials are worried as classes are set to open January 6
Typhoon Ursula leaves P65 million damage in Aklan's agriculture
Heavy losses are recorded in rice, corn, banana, vegetable, and fruit tree plantations. The fisheries sector also takes a hit.
TS Ramon threatens Apayao as province recovers from Quiel
On Thursday, the Magat Dam reservoir in Isabela and Ifugao provinces spilled its waters in anticipation of the heavy rains from Tropical Storm Ramon
Chuzon Supermarket operating without LGU permit in Apalit town
President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered all branches of the supermarket in Pampanga closed after the branch in Porac collapsed and killed several people
Agricultural damage by Typhoon Ompong highest since Yolanda
Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol plans to ask Congress for additional funds to rehabilitate Typhoon Ompong-hit areas
Agricultural losses from Typhoon Ompong hit P14 billion
The initial cost of damage is nearly double what Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol estimated would be 'worst-case scenario' losses of about P7.9 billion
Typhoon Ompong leaves at least P2.8 billion in agricultural damage
The government says around 171,932 farmers have been affected by Ompong (Mangkhut)
How damaged assets can reduce your income tax
Our tax laws allow casualty losses to be claimed as deduction for income tax purposes
Flood damage would double without coral reefs – study
Coupled with projected sea level rise driven by global warming, reef decline could see flooding increase 4-fold by century's end, researchers report in the journal Nature Communications
Agriculture damage due to restive Mayon volcano reaches P165M
Affected commodities include rice, corn, high value crops, and fiber crops
Mayon eruption destroys P94M worth of agricultural crops
More than 5,000 farmers are now without income, says Albay's provincial agricultural officer
Urduja, Vinta caused P1.24B in agricultural damage
Agriculture officials note that rice has the largest share of losses at P609.29 million, affecting some 31,749 farmers
Vanishing Brgy. Alaska: Who's paying for loss and damage?
Some 306 families in Barangay Alaska, Aringay, La Union are pleading to be relocated as rising seas threaten to submerge their community
DepEd to hold Brigada Eskwela in Marawi on Dec 13 to 15
Education Secretary Leonor Briones says several major companies have pledged to build school buildings in Marawi City
Paris-based Filipino artist Gaston Damag accused of sexual misconduct
(UPDATED) 'Hindi madadaan sa sorry yung mga ganitong bagay kasi if we let it slip, it’s only gonna feed that type of culture. They'll always find ways to cover things up and just water things down,' says artist Judy Fugoso
Climate groups lament lack of loss and damage finance pledges in COP 23
Climate groups agree that the loss and damage finance agenda has been sidelined in the COP 23 negotiations
P2B needed to rebuild 29 ‘totally damaged’ Marawi schools
Education Secretary Leonor Briones says they are allowing Marawi students who evacuated to other cities to enroll in any school with or without documentation to foster a sense of normalcy
DepEd wants to revive repair funds for calamity-hit schools
Undersecretary Alain Pascua says school buildings have suffered around P2 billion worth of damage following recent typhoons and eathquakes but they have means to fund the repairs
P2-M worth of agricultural damage in CAR after typhoons
The provinces of Benguet and Ifugao suffer the most damage after being hit by Typhoons Gorio and Huaning
Brain damage found in 110 of 111 deceased NFL players – study
The NFL has faced growing scrutiny in recent years linked to the issue of concussions and head trauma
IN PHOTOS: Leyte quake aftermath
Authorities are still assessing the extent of the quake damage which can only be done once they reach the quake epicenter in the mountainous villages
Fear, panic as aftershocks rock Leyte
2nd UPDATE Rescuers have pulled out a total of 13 people from a collapsed commercial building in Kananga town near the epicenter of the quake
Cubs repair World Series trophy after Boston damage
The team s trophy for the achievement was damaged during a benefit concert hosted by Cubs president Theo Epstein the Hot Stove Cool Music event
Indonesia summons UK envoy over coral reef destruction
Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs Luhut Panjaitan says it could take up to 100 years to restore the corals in Raja Ampat
IN PHOTOS: Extensive coral reef damage caused by British cruise ship
EXCLUSIVE: Photos sourced by Rappler show the damage at Crossover Reef after cruise vessel Caledonian Sky rammed into the coral reefs
Indonesia says captain of cruise ship that destroyed coral reefs may face imprisonment
The Indonesian government vows to take action and slams Captain Keith Michael Taylor who was steering the cruise at the time of destruction
British cruise ship destroys one of world's best coral reefs
UPDATED The incident caused damage to Crossover Reef in Raja Ampat Indonesia which has been voted among the best diving spots in the world
Lawin-struck farmers push for sustainable aid
People’s Disaster Risk Reduction Network Executive Director Esteban Masagca explains that in the crafting of a new recovery plan the farmers and the most affected people should be involved
News Briefs: February 17, 2017
Stories from across the Philippines on Friday February 17
CA paves way for hearings on $1.9-B award to Martial Law victims
The Court of Appeals Special 13th Division junks the Marcoses bid to keep a Makati court from hearing the petition to enforce the 1 9 billion award given by a US court in 1995
Typhoon Nina destroys at least P25-M worth of crops
The typhoon that made landfall on Christmas Day also leaves at least P83 46 million worth of damage to infrastructure according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council
Aceh earthquake: A family crushed to death in their sleep, and how one son survived
The couple was heard crying out for help but their faint voices faded quickly In the end they died with their two young daughters Only their 13 year old son made it out alive
IN PHOTOS: Dark scenes from the Indonesia earthquake
The 6 5 magnitude quake kills at least 97 and injures hundreds more
Kalinga residents appeal for aid: 'Don't forget us'
Residents of Kalinga need water medicines and other relief goods
After Lawin, state of calamity declared in Cagayan
In the summary report issued by the Cagayan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council damage to agriculture is estimated to be worth P6 3 billion
Lawin leaves P10B worth of agri, fisheries damage in 5 regions – Piñol
UPDATED Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol orders his department to give immediate assistance to farmers and fishermen
Commercial activity back in Ilocos Norte
UPDATED In Laoag City alone Vice Mayor Michael Fariñas pegs agricultural destruction at P7 million
Extrajudicial killings: Police self-defense?
The government s over emphasis on the right of the person with the gun over the right to life and due process of presumed innocent civilians can easily be abused and misused
After heavy rains, Benguet, Mt Province roads closed
‘Habagat’ rains after Typhoon Butchoy damage sections of two major roads while landslides hit Kennon Road
Indonesian earthquake causes injuries, damages buildings
In Padang two people were seriously injured by falling debris said disaster agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho
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El Niño damage in Cebu reaches P186M, so far
The figure is based on the damage reports submitted by 22 out of 51 local government units
3 suffer minor injuries as Palaro cauldron overheats, cracks
Due to overheating of concrete coupled with the 41°C heat index the 2016 Palarong Pambansa cauldron suffers some damage
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Experiments show link between Zika and fetal brain damage
The findings are the first concrete evidence of a link between the mosquito borne virus and microcephaly which until now had been circumstantial
Unexpected places where you can get UV damage
You’re not 100 protected from UV radiation even if you stay indoors
Negros Occidental drought damages P143M worth of crops, livestocks
Sugarcane plantations covered by Southern Negros Development Corporation and Daconcogon Sugar Central have been hit the hardest
Makati court: Full-blown trial of Binay's suit vs critics 'necessary'
UPDATED Judge Elpidio Calis of Makati RTC Branch 133 denies the motions of the Vice President s critics to dismiss the P200 million damage suit against them
