Rappler's latest stories on hazards
Mandaue City COVID-19 frontliners to get P200 daily hazard pay
Mandaue City has 717 active coronavirus cases, 319 recoveries, and 25 deaths
Thailand reverses ban on weed killer linked to cancer
Glyphsate, also known as Roundup, remains popular among farmers in Thailand – one of the world's leading rice and sugar producers – who are among the heaviest users of pesticides in a sector that employs 40% of the population
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
Rappler Talk: Earthquakes and hazards in the Philippines
Rappler talks to National Institute of Geological Sciences' Mario Aurelio about how vulnerable the country is to earthquakes
Phivolcs unveils app that maps out hazards in the Philippines
HazardHunterPH gives a summary of hazards in the user's chosen location, along with an explanation and recommendation to help people better understand the findings
MMDA to ask Duterte hazard pay for traffic enforcers
MMDA Chairman Danilo Lim tells traffic enforcers that he will write to President Rodrigo Duterte about the matter
Belgium's Hazard joins Real Madrid for Zidane rebuild
Real Madrid picks up Chelsea forward Eden Hazard in what could be the Spanish club's most expensive signing
DPWH taps Project Noah maps to identify hazard areas, no-build zones
DPWH's guidelines to acquire permits, certifications in projects within potentially high-hazard areas now includes using Project Noah's hazard maps as reference
Volunteer for Agos today
MovePH is looking for Agos volunteers who will help gather critical information in times of disasters
World Cup stars dominate FIFA best player award shortlist
French World Cup champions Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann and Raphael Varane headline the 10-man list
U.P. NOAH merges science, humanities in disaster risk reduction
How has NOAH or the Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards changed since the project moved to the University of the Philippines?
If you think you’re safe in your own home, think again
You’re living and sleeping with germs and bacteria!
Rappler Talk: How serious is the Mayon Volcano threat?
MovePH editor Voltaire Tupaz talks with Phivolcs chief Renato Soldum Jr about the threat of a 'hazardous eruption' from one of the 6 most active volcanoes in the Philippines
What are the hazard-prone areas along Vinta’s path?
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau identifies 5 areas located near the forecasted track of Tropical Storm Vinta that are prone to landslides and heavy flooding
COA tells DOH to return P14-million hazard pay
The Commission on Audit says the Department of Health did not observe the law which states hazard pay for those above Salary Grade 20 should be limited to 5% of their monthly salaries
U.S. cites 'significant advancement' in PH anti-child labor drive
Despite the gains, there are still around 2.1 million Filipino children who are exposed to hazardous labor
Bali volcano belches steam, sulfur as more evacuees flee
The Indonesian Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation says that remote satellite sensing has picked up new steam emissions and thermal areas within the crater
Tropical Storm Jolina affects 2,000 people
Even as Jolina exits the Luzon landmass on Saturday morning disaster managers warn affected residents of possible landslides and flash floods
LIVE: Metro Manila Shake Drill 2017
Dubbed MMShakeDrill online the 3rd earthquake preparedness exercise across Metro Manila and nearby provinces begins at 4pm Friday July 14
Phivolcs finds ground rupture in quake-hit Leyte
The magnitude 6 5 earthquake in Leyte is generated by the movement of the Leyte Segment of the Philippine Fault
FAQs: What is the #MMShakeDrill 2017?
Learn more about the Metro Manila Shake Drill to be held from July 14 to 17 2017 and how you can prepare for the Big One
VSU turns over flood hazard, resource maps to Eastern Visayas towns
After 3 years of research VSU turns over high resolution maps and data in CDs to representatives of local government units in the 5 provinces of Region 8
UP Resilience Institute to integrate Project NOAH as information hub
The UP NOAH Center under the UP RI will offer reports for cities and municipalities to help them manage their ecological vulnerabilities
Earthquake damages gov't buildings in Bukidnon town
Houses barangay halls schools in Kalilangan town are partially damaged by the earthquake last Wednesday
De Lima arrest, Villegas vs Duterte, Project NOAH | Midday wRap
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'New lease on life': UP adopts Project NOAH
Project NOAH has literally been a lifesaver for millions of Filipinos threatened by natural disasters like floods landslides and storm surges UP is happy to welcome it into its fold says UP president Danilo Concepcion
After an earthquake, what should house, building owners do next?
Experts say that aftershocks are still possible weeks even months after a major earthquake How can we prepare for them?
Do preventive maintenance of heritage structures before 'Big One' – experts
More than 40 experts from around the world will meet in Manila to share their knowledge and expertise on keeping heritage structures less vulnerable to disasters
WATCH: Phivolcs explains strong Surigao quake
Phivolcs Director Renato Solidum discusses the science behind the February 10 tremor and how the affected communities should deal with the disaster
Project NOAH 'not just about the technology' – Lagmay
We have invested heavily on human resources says NOAH head Mahar Lagmay; Our intention is to maintain these disaster scientists
Disaster responders urge Duterte to #SaveProjectNOAH
Project NOAH has averted at least 13 disasters since it was introduced in 2012
Gov't to stop Project NOAH due to 'lack of funds'
UPDATED Project NOAH which provides real time weather data and hazard maps for communities will only run until February 28
DOST scientists receive AFP 'Gawad sa Kaunlaran'
The awardees are DOST Executive Director Dr Mahar Lagmay and geologists Peter Khallil Figueroa Ferrer and Carmille Marie Escape
Hasil Liga Inggris: Menang atas Southampton, Chelsea kembali ke 4 besar
Gol Hazard dan Costa membawa The Blues ke arah yang baik
Hasil Liga Inggris: MU, Arsenal, Chelsea menang; Liverpool seri
Chelsea di pucuk klasemen sementara diikuti Manchester United Keduanya hanya selisih gol
How to know if your area is near a fault line
Phivolcs' FaultFinder web app lets users determine their distance from the nearest active fault line
NDRRMC warns against floods, landslides in #ButchoyPH areas
Local disaster councils are tasked to be on heightened readiness
NDRRMC, MMDA: 2016 #Pagyanig, #MMShakeDrill more organized, widespread
Disaster managers say that the drill shows heightened public awareness and enhanced capacity to respond if a major earthquake strikes
Value of environmental crime at record-high $258B – report
Environmental crime is the world’s 4th largest criminal enterprise after drug smuggling counterfeiting and human trafficking
How drones can be a force for progress
Meet the team behind Skyeye – environmental scientists and sociologists convinced that drones are the best answer to the country s land titling and mapping woes
FAQs: What's the #MMShakeDrill and how can you participate?
Learn more about the National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill day on June 22 2016 and what will happen in Metro Manila on that day
Study: Male, female caffeine consumption ups miscarriage risk
More than two caffeinated drinks a day leading up to conception can be dangerous for the pregnancy whether it s the woman or her partner consuming it
Asia most exposed to disasters, Africa most vulnerable – study
Among mega cities Manila – facing a triple threat from cyclones superstorms and earthquakes – tops the list of urban areas with the highest number of people exposed
Mourinho, dirimu bukan yang dulu lagi
Mengapa pemain selalu menjadi kambing hitam kesalahan yang sebenarnya dia ikut andil di dalamnya? Mourinho kini telah berubah kehilangan nilai nilai lama yang justru telah membuatnya sukses
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Dalam duel ini ada aroma balas dendam Posisi puncak klasemen juga dipertaruhkan
Project Noah revamps disaster management platform
The improved website contains more hazard maps ranging from storm surge landslide to debris flow plus detailed barangay flood hazard maps
NDRRMC advises evacuation in 5 provinces via text blast
UPDATED Severe danger of floods and landslides in 18 hours over Nueva Ecija Nueva Vizcaya Ifugao and Northern Quezon Evacuation is advised the text message reads
Project NOAH is official map for Yolanda rehab
Confused which multi hazard map to use? Project NOAH maps are the official ones says NOAH Executive Director Mahar Lagmay
FAQ: What's #MMshakedrill and how can you participate?
On July 30 the Metro Manila Development Authority MMDA will conduct the first ever Metrowide Earthquake Drill dubbed MMshakedrill on social media
Lawmakers to probe Canada garbage dumping in Tarlac
UPDATED At least 26 container vans of trash are already in a Tarlac landfill Local government officials stop further dumping pending a probe into the issue
