Rappler's latest stories on disaster relief
#ReliefPH: Help badly-hit towns recover from Typhoon Ambo
With their disaster funds already nearly depleted by coronavirus-related preparations, local governments and groups appeal to the public to help their towns recover from Typhoon Ambo
Here's how freelance entertainment workers can apply for FDCP's DEAR Action program
The program is the FDCP's assistance to workers in the audio-visual sector who have suddenly found themselves unemployed due to a catastrophe
How Filipinos are helping Taal eruption survivors while going zero waste
Seeing the need to do their part to help those affected, many organizations championing the zero-waste lifestyle are helping Taal eruption survivors by leading eco-friendly donation drives
LIST: Relief proposals for Taal Volcano evacuees
Proposals – so far, from senators – range from cash aid to moratorium on loan payments
Eager to help, Filipinos crowdsource info to aid victims of Taal Volcano eruption
A number of Filipinos focus their attention on making sense of information and updates on social media to aid and guide relief efforts
SM distributes kalinga relief packs to Taal volcano victims in Batangas
Over 6,500 relief packs are expected to be dispatched to various evacuation areas
How groups are saving stranded animals near Taal Volcano
Help dogs, cows, and other livestock in areas near the Taal Volcano that have been left behind by their owners, who evacuated in the wake of the volcanic eruption
#ReliefPH: Help communities affected by Taal Volcano eruption
(3rd UPDATE) This page shows how you can help Filipinos affected by the Taal Volcano eruption
Call for Agos volunteers: Help gather Taal Volcano information
MovePH is looking for Agos volunteers who will help gather and verify critical information in times of disaster
#ReliefPH: Help communities affected by Australia’s raging bushfires
Filipinos and other people affected by the Australia bushfires need your help and support. This page shows how you can help.
Groups help victims of Typhoon Tisoy, Mindanao quakes for the holidays
During this season of giving, several groups help provide shelter and other needs to affected communities of recent disasters as they slowly rebuild their lives
#ReliefPH: Help victims of the Davao del Sur earthquake
(UPDATED) Here's where you can make in-kind and monetary donations to help people affected by the Davao del Sur earthquake
#ReliefPH: How to help victims of flash floods in Cagayan, Isabela
Here's how you can help affected communities in Cagayan, Isabela
Cebu Pacific to deliver donations for Typhoon Tisoy victims for free
Donors will have to get an endorsement from the Department of the Interior and Local Government for Cebu Pacific to accommodate their cargo
#ReliefPH: Help victims of Typhoon Tisoy
(4th UPDATE) Here's how you can help people affected by Typhoon Tisoy (Kammuri)
DOLE to provide employment aid to victims of Cotabato earthquakes
The Department of Labor and Employment says cash assistance will also be given to families of overseas Filipino workers in affected areas
Don't donate infant formula milk to disaster victims – nutrition council
This is to avoid diarrhea among evacuees. In cases when it's absolutely necessary to feed babies with formula milk, these must be prepared by health and nutrition workers.
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
LIVE: Senate hearing on post-disaster resettlement programs
Watch the hearing live on Wednesday, May 30
Caritas brings spirit of Christmas to Urduja-hit Biliran
Caritas Palo, the humanitarian arm of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Palo, distributes relief goods in remote Biliran towns
Former U.S. presidents take stage at hurricane benefit concert
Former presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush and Jimmy Carter appear together, praising Americans for their willingness to help fellow citizens and urging them to do more
DSWD conducts relief operations for people displaced by Maring
The welfare department says at least 221 families or 924 persons were affected by the heavy downpour and flooding caused by Maring which hit Luzon as a tropical depression
NPA rebels declare temporary ceasefire in quake-hit areas
The NPA s ceasefire covers the whole province of Surigao del Norte and the towns of Cabadbaran Tubay Jabonga and Santiago in Agusan Del Norte
P2.8M in Yolanda aid wasted due to red tape, logistical issues
Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo says her department is working on a faster and more efficient system to process disaster relief donations
Cardinal Tagle to parishes: Prepare to help LGUs hit by Nina
Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle makes this appeal to parishes in the Archdiocese of Manila which covers 5 cities in the National Capital Region
DSWD to #LawinPH survivors: Report relief irregularities
This is why we release this kind of information so the citizens will get involved in running the government The changes that we want will not happen if we don’t take action says DSWD Secretary Judy Taguiwalo
#OnyokPH: Help map critical reports
Share critical information such as flooded areas damaged roads or people in need of rescue by reporting your location and the situation on the Agos Disaster Alert Map
COA: Irregularities in AFP purchases for Yolanda relief
State auditors discover that the military bought petroleum oil and lubricants through a repeat order Supplemental contract agreements are undated and some required documents are missing
US helicopter missing in Nepal with 8 aboard: military
The chopper was carrying 6 US Marines and two soldiers from the Nepalese army
The day the earth shook in Nepal
I alternated between praying and screaming for my mom while holding my son tight My husband was hugging both of us The house continued to sway violently It felt like an eternity
Typhoon aid to PH hurt by poor coordination – charities
A study of the aid delivery by 5 charities finds a lack of communication between international aid providers their local counterparts and the government
Australia gives P10M-assistance to #GlendaPH victims
The non food assistance includes family survival kits for 1 400 families in Albay and health and dignity kits for 2 000 women
Protecting Mt. Kalatungan from top to bottom
Lessons from the synergy and collaboration among the upland communities of Indigenous People in Talakag Bukidnon
Texting, e-Jeepneys, and Tacloban
A non profit organization plans to introduce at least 7 e Jeepneys into Tacloban City s public transport system which was crippled by Super Typhoon Yolanda in November 2013
Aquino: Improve ASEAN disaster coordination
President Benigno Aquino III cites the Philippines and Super Typhoon Yolanda as reason to emphasize the need for ASEAN to implement its Agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency Response
#DearObama: Goodbye, Mr President
As I write this you are halfway home Please do not forget the promises you made to my countrymen
End the empty promises
Let’s hope this time it’s not business as usual not only for the Philippines but also for other disaster prone nations
PH vows to build back better 100 days post-Haiyan
The United Nations says the need remain enormous in areas hit by Super Typhoon Yolanda international name Haiyan
In Numbers: 100 days after Yolanda
Here are some figures to help us see how Super Typhoon Yolanda Haiyan affected the country and how these have been addressed so far
VitaMeal relief bags nutritious alternative to canned goods
VitaMeal bags don t just fill up stomachs but help rebuild nutrition of Yolanda survivors
THAICOM-IPSTAR helps Yolanda survivors
The Thai company first set up its communication network in Tacloban City
Next week: NEDA's action plan for Yolanda survivors
The plan will outline how the government intends to address the basic needs of Yolanda survivors until end 2014
Japan sends Filipino-speaking aid workers to calamity areas
Japan s medical mission in the typhoon hit areas comes with workers who speak the Philippines national language
Pope to call for Philippines aid in 'Year of Faith' event
Pope Francis to urge everyone to donate aid money to the Philippines to end the Vatican Year of Faith event
Japan medics bring high-tech fixes to PH typhoon areas
Mobile X ray kits are helping Japanese medics treat Filipinos hit by Typhoon Haiyan
CHED suspends college operations in areas hit by Yolanda
For CHED information is hard to come by as regional directors themselves are affected by the super typhoon
From rivals to partners: Telcos offer free SMS in Yolanda-hit areas
Globe Smart and Sun Cellular agree to provide 25 free SMS to typhoon survivors in Visayas
Companies help Yolanda survivors
Here s how the country s biggest companies are helping victims of Super Typhoon Yolanda
Curfew, armored vehicles in Tacloban
Tacloban City declares a curfew from 10 pm to 6 am
US sends more troops to storm-ravaged PH
There are now 180 American military personnel in the Philippines to give humanitarian assistance in the wake of Super Typhoon Yolanda Haiyan
