Rappler's latest stories on disaster risk reduction
Dozens killed as south China hit by floods and rainstorms
Floods and mudslides cause nearly 230,000 people to be relocated and destroy more than 1,300 houses
[OPINION] Preparing for typhoon season in the middle of a pandemic
'Disaster planning managers in the country should do their homework as early as now'
[OPINION] Towards a Disaster Risk Reduction approach to virus response
'Response to disasters uses a cluster approach at different levels to address multifaceted issues. Why can't this tackle the pandemic?'
[ANALYSIS] Tackling the disproportionate impact of disasters on women
'One report finds that women and children are 14 times more likely to die in a disaster compared to men, and prevailing traditional gender roles seem to be the culprit'
Nationwide earthquake drill canceled due to coronavirus outbreak
The NDRRMC says the first quarter drill was canceled to 'ensure public health safety of the drill participants and to prevent the possible risk of contracting COVID-19'
QC trains health workers, volunteers vs coronavirus
More than a hundred health workers and volunteers from 20 barangays in Quezon City have been trained, so far
Jalad says better to make NDRRMC chief a 'Cabinet-level' position
Stakeholders have pointed out that since the NDRRMC is merely a council, it doesn't have the budget nor the power to make decisions on situations that require a Cabinet rank
Who was prepared for the Taal Volcano emergency? Cavite
All its 23 towns and cities now host evacuees from Batangas
Tagaytay Sky Ranch still vulnerable to 'heavy ashfall' – NDRRMC
Tagaytay Sky Ranch is safe from a possible base surge, but still vulnerable to heavy ashfall. The business still decides to open.
What other LGUs can learn from Albay's Mayon response plan
The association of disaster responders from the towns and cities of Albay province has come up with a list of local governments' daily priorities for 4 months following a volcanic eruption
Sacrifice tech, not people, to solve problems
Technology should be the first responder, and sometimes the sacrificial part, that provides society with the means to get through disasters with as few casualties as possible
Calabarzon residents have no management plan for volcanic eruptions – survey
On a national average, 99.80% of households surveyed across the Philippines also have no disaster management plan specific for volcanic eruption
Typhoon Ursula death toll rises to 28
(4th UPDATE) Two people are injured in Iloilo, while 12 people across 3 regions in the Visayas remain missing
At least 13 dead due to Tisoy in Mimaropa, Eastern Visayas, Calabarzon
Tisoy (Kammuri) also causes P811.5 million worth of damage to agriculture in Bicol and Oriental Mindoro
Annoyed by NDRRMC alerts about Typhoon Tisoy? Twitter users sound off
You're not alone. But these alerts are helpful!
Philippines gets $10-M fund to boost early warning for disasters
House Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda, who is part of the Green Climate Fund Board, says hazard information will be translated into 'understandable and actionable early warnings' for people's safety
NDRRMC's Jalad says one department for disasters can be 'overwhelming'
'The department cannot be the implementing agency of all interventions for rehabilitation,' NDRRMC Executive Director Ricardo Jalad tells senators
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
FALSE: Magnitude 8.0 earthquake next to hit Mindanao – NDRRMC
The council did not release the warning and says they do not have technology to predict earthquakes
Makati lone Philippine finalist in World Smart Cities Awards
Makati Mayor Abby Binay's push to use technology to improve city disaster preparedness and communication is shortlisted in the Innovative Idea category
With new building, UP Resilience Institute hopes to take lead in disaster preparedness
UPRI Executive Director Mahar Lagmay says the new building will be 'a headquarters for knowledge systems on resilience to serve the entire country'
P32 billion used for disaster risk reduction, management in 2018 – COA
The Commission on Audit report also highlights several projects in line with mitigating risks in the face of disasters in the Philippines
Cebu dengue death toll highest in the Visayas
Although the number of deaths is mainly attributed to Cebu being the most populated island, Cebu City Councilor David Tumalak calls on local officials to be prepared
COA rejects reimbursement of P5-M meals, snacks in Puerto Princesa
State auditors also question the lack of public bidding for the meals and snacks
Research group urges more accessible earthquake information to Filipinos
A survey from the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative shows that Filipinos, especially the less educated ones, are hardly prepared for an earthquake
Death toll from Luzon earthquake rises to 16
At least 81 people are also injured, while 14 are missing, as of Tuesday, April 23
Kennon Road temporarily reopened for test run this weekend
The simulation aims to check if it is viable to permanently open Kennon Road to two-way vehicular traffic on weekends
IN PHOTOS: Iloilo City leads first nationwide earthquake drill for 2019
Around 5,000 to 8,000 people in Iloilo participate in shake drills in their area
NDRRMC to hold 1st nationwide earthquake drill for 2019
The 1st Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill for 2019 is set for Thursday, February 21, at 2 pm
Death toll from Tropical Depression Usman rises to 126
(UPDATED) The NDRRMC says at least 60 persons are injured, while 26 remain missing
P12.5 million in aid given to victims of Tropical Depression Usman in Bicol
The region was among those hit badly by Usman, which triggered heavy rains that caused massive flooding and landslides
NDRRMC: At least 122 dead due to Tropical Depression Usman
(3rd UPDATE) The NDRRMC says 28 people are missing
Robredo urges LGUs to strengthen disaster infrastructure
'Dapat maging lesson ito sa ating lahat, na talagang pag-isipan iyong mga infrastructue na dapat asikasuhin,' says Robredo
NDRRMC: Tropical Depression Usman death toll climbs to 85
The NDRRMC, which is still validating the recorded deaths, says 20 people remain missing
NDRRMC: Tropical Depression Usman death toll rises to 75
The number of deaths continues to rise as search and retrieval operations are underway
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
Lorenzana assures public: Gov’t ready for Usman
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana still warns residents living along the forecast path of tropical depression path to be wary of landslides and floods
Marikina City: Lessons on disaster preparedness
In Marikina, resiliency is defined as a partnership between the city government and the community. Check out how this is done in Markina City.
House okays bill creating Department of Disaster Resilience
But Gabriela Representative Arlene Brosas opposes the bill for giving 'extraordinary powers' to the new secretary of the Department of Disaster Resilience
FALSE: ‘Not a single cent spent on NDRRMC command center’
Ex-defense secretary Voltaire Gazmin said in 2014 no taxpayers’ money would be spent on the construction of the Intelligence Operations Center. It was eventually funded by the national budget in succeeding years.
Typhoon Ompong affects over 1.6 million
After almost a week since the deadly typhoon hit the Philippines, over 50,000 people remain in evacuation centers
Duterte urged to declare state of calamity in Typhoon Ompong-hit regions
Imposition of price ceilings, reprogramming of funds, and access to no-interest loans are some of the effects under a state of calamity
At least 1.4 million affected by Typhoon Ompong
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council says over 50,000 people remain in evacuation centers
Over a million now affected by Typhoon Ompong
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council says 15,577 families or 61,271 persons remain in evacuation centers
66 dead, 66 missing in Cordilleras after Typhoon Ompong – CRDRRMC
Rescuers in Itogon, Benguet are searching for survivors of massive landslides that overran small-scale mining areas and destroyed bunkhouses and, in the worst case scenario, recovering the dead
House OKs Department of Disaster Resilience bill on 2nd reading
The House bill seeks to transfer to the proposed department the 'applicable' powers and funds of existing agencies and offices in charge of disaster risk reduction and management
Typhoon Ompong affects over 800,000
Days after Ompong (Mangkhut) left the Philippines, the number of individuals affected by the typhoon continues to climb as reports come in
Over 500,000 affected by Typhoon Ompong
(UPDATED) As of Monday morning, September 17, over 192,000 individuals are in 1,899 evacuation centers
NDRRMC sorry for saying 2 Ompong responders died in landslide
Executive Director Ricardo Jalad says the two responders in the Cordillera Administrative Region, initially reported as dead, were actually accounted for
At least 250,000 affected by Typhoon Ompong
As of Sunday morning, September 16, over 133,000 persons are in evacuation centers
