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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
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.
Mental health also important in DRRM, psychiatrist says
Psychiatrist Dr June Caridad Pagaduan-Lopez believes mental health education will help communities in disaster resilience
2,000 evacuate as Vinta hits town of Zamboanga Sibugay
Majority of the 2,000 evacuees are housed in the Kabasalan Gymnasium in Barangay Poblacion, Zamboanga Sibugay
Disaster responders test skills for 'The Big One'
Responders evaluate if their training, skills, and equipment are up to par in case the West Valley Fault Line moves, generating a magnitude 7.2 earthquake
Muntinlupa #MMShakeDrill tests community and private sector response
We should always assume that the disaster [management] office or the local [government] will not be able to respond immediately [after an earthquake] a disaster management officer says
Does the Philippines have enough funds to deal with disasters?
Typhoon season is underway in the Philippines and some officials warn the funds for handling calamities may not be enough
What to expect at the Agos Summit on Disaster Preparedness
Know more about the speakers at the Agos Summit on Disaster Preparedness on July 7 8 at SM Aura s Samsung Hall Register for limited free tickets today
Disaster risk reduction community to gather for Agos Summit
MovePH will host the two day Agos Summit on Disaster Preparedness from July 7 to 8 at the Samsung Hall SM Aura Taguig City Pre registration is now open
NDRRMC to honor outstanding efforts in disaster management
A total of 58 awards will be given to individuals and groups from various sectors in the 18th Gawad Kalasag National Awarding Ceremony
WATCH: Meet 'Juan Handa', DepEd’s official disaster preparedness mascot
Equipped from head to toe Juan Handa is prepared for disasters
DepEd, Ateneo, MovePH agree to use Agos for disaster preparedness
The partnership enables the education agency to harness social media and technology in managing disaster information using Agos powered by eBayanihan
Batanes: Facing the new normal of climate change
For remote communities in Batanes weathering typhoons is nothing new but climate change threatens to uproot their homes and destroy their livelihoods Watch this 360 video on how communities in Itbayat are facing their new normal
How does Project NOAH contribute to PH's disaster management?
The country s flagship disaster prevention and mitigation program aids Filipinos during times of calamity Here s what you need to know
COA: DND, 183 LGUs didn't follow rules for disaster funds in 2015
The Commission on Audit releases its first ever report on how funds for disaster risk reduction and management were used by national and local officials
Butuan disaster official: Information key to risk reduction
Butuan City Disaster Response and Early Warning Officer Bong Catedral says that it is important to make sure that information is always present when dealing with disasters
New NDRRMC chief: Disaster preparedness everybody's responsibility
NDRRMC executive director Undersecretary Ricardo Jalad s first day in office coincides with first day of the National Disaster Consciousness Month
Pama's advice to next NDRRMC chief? 'Coordination, teamwork'
Alexander Pama the outgoing executive director of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council says saving a lot of lives is his proudest legacy
Calabarzon LGUs trained on social media for disaster communication
Officials from the provinces of Cavite Laguna Batangas Rizal and Quezon are taught how to integrate social media in their disaster risk reduction and management initiatives through the Agos eBayanihan platform
Motorcycle riders play key role in #Pagyanig
During the nationwide earthquake drill the Unified Rizal Riders Club transport Department of Health officials to Camp Aguinaldo to provide situational reports amid unpassable roads
Quezon City gears up for major earthquake drill
Do you and your family know how to prepare for an earthquake? Join authorities in Quezon City as they get ready for the Big One
How a hazard-prone Marikina school is preparing for disasters
In Valeriano Fugoso Memorial Elementary School earthquake drills are done every month with most drills performed unannounced
1,715 towns and cities reminded of available People's Survival Fund
The Climate Change Commission needs to disburse about P2 billion 43 4 million of this special fund
#DRRMforKids: 'Kapitan Alerto' leads the way
Cordillera s preparedness hero tours schools as classes begin
Rappler and Oxfam launch climate change platform for voters
Oxfam has teamed up with Rappler to bring Filipinos information about the most crucial Climate Change issues and where each Presidential candidate stands
Pro- or anti-environment: What can we expect from presidential bets
The environmental network Green Vote 2016 tries to grade the candidates Rappler does its own research to give a full picture of their stand on 6 environmental issues
FAQ: What's #BaguioCityShakeDrill and how can you participate?
On March 31 the Office of Civil Defense Cordillera Autonomous Region will conduct the first ever city wide earthquake drill in Baguio
IN NUMBERS: Typhoons in the Philippines and the 2016 polls
As the May elections draw near it s important for voters to understand how vulnerable they are and how critical leaders who are knowledgeable about disaster management are
Should disaster training be mandatory for mayors, candidates?
As decision makers it is important that mayors are knowledgeable about disaster management and the vulnerabilities in their communities
Romualdez: Invest in tech to solve traffic, disaster woes
Leyte Representative Martin Romualdez however does not mention specific programs he plans to push should he be elected senator
Palace: Slow rehab due to Yolanda’s powerful strength
Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda says the government continues to do its job to help Yolanda communities recover
It's time to reform our disaster law
We need a single organization with whom the proverbial buck stops More importantly this organization should have access to sufficient funds manpower and resources to allow it to fulfill its mandate
Talk about disasters to better achieve dev’t – UN
Asia Pacific is the world’s most disaster prone region of the world To achieve sustainable development the UN advises countries to discuss disaster risks
#RoadAlert: Closed roads due to Typhoon Lando
As of 6:30 pm on Saturday October 17 five road sections are closed to traffic due to flooding landslides and fallen trees
NDRRMC 'strongly' urges forced evacuation in 4 provinces
3rd UPDATE These provinces are Isabela Cagayan Quirino and Aurora
Palace: Listen to gov’t warning on Typhoon Lando
Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte lauds the disaster preparedness mechanisms different government agencies have so far been activating for the typhoon
Geographic data a ‘lifeline tool’ in disaster prevention
Geoscience Australia s Matthew Jakab says local governments can use data to decide whether to issue permits for land use and developments in specific areas
Antique town trains barangay emergency responders
The activity aims to refresh the knowledge and skills of barangay based emergency responders on performing emergency response and rescue operations including the use of personal protective equipment and emergency tools
Ateneo, Rappler collaborate to address disaster information management
This unprecedented collaboration combines Ateneo’s e Bayanihan and Rappler’s Project Agos bringing together government academe NGOs and media in a single sustainable platform
Hard truths about disasters and women with disabilities
Women with disabilities prove that discrimination exists in multiple layers cutting across class reproductive health and disaster response
World Population Day: Women, RH, and disasters
Natural disasters have a strong impact on women and girls On top of this they suffer from another kind of disaster one that deprives them of their reproductive rights
On typhoons and disasters: Have we learned our lessons?
Are we ready to face the onslaught of the next 20 typhoons that will come our way this year?
DSWD and WFP collaborate on disaster preparedness
Before the typhoon season rolls in the DSWD and the World Food Programme reassess disaster response mechanisms both agencies undertook in the past years
How to make disaster response sensitive to persons with disabilities
Making disaster risk reduction and management programs more responsive to the needs of persons with disabilities requires a change in mindset
LGU contingency plans should be tested, regularly updated - DILG
Of the 17 LGUs in the NCR only Pasig and Marikina have approved contingency plans for earthquakes and flooding
Mayor denies 'eviction' of 3,000 Yolanda families
Tacloban City Mayor Alfred Romualez says this would be untimely as there are not enough shelters for evicted families
'eBayanihan', Ateneo’s online DRRM platform, launched
Geared towards disaster resilience Ateneo launches eBayanihan a web mobile disaster management platform
Ateneo retrofits buildings, some classes pushed to August 3
Retrofitting will involve strengthening of beams and columns following a structural audit done in 2014
Bicol LGUs to use social media in disaster response
Project Agos conducts workshops to train local government representatives and volunteers to have a ZeroCasualty mindset in times of disasters
LGUs frustrated over delayed use of People’s Survival Fund
As climate change and disasters have a huge negative impact on agriculture how do our local chief executives respond to this reality?
