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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'
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
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.
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!
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
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
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
IN PHOTOS: Filipinos participate in 2nd nationwide earthquake drill for 2019
The quarterly nationwide simultaneous earthquake drill aims to boost disaster awareness and preparedness across the country
Death toll from Luzon earthquake rises to 16
At least 81 people are also injured, while 14 are missing, as of Tuesday, April 23
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
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.
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
Missing textmate? Netizens look for NDRRMC mobile alerts
While some wondered why they haven't gotten mobile alerts on Typhoon Ompong (Mangkhut), it doesn't mean the NDRRMC has stopped sending these warnings
NDRRMC: 2 dead, 3 missing due to monsoon rain, floods
Over a million residents throughout 5 regions have been affected by the ongoing monsoon, says the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council
Emergency funds for electric coops ready for Duterte's signature into law
If the bill is signed into law, electric cooperatives would no longer have to pass on costs of infrastructure damaged by natural calamities to their consumers
Lorenzana: Disaster preparedness is a never-ending effort
Local government officials should be at the forefront of disaster preparedness efforts, says Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, chair of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, after the first National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill in Quezon City
IN PHOTOS: Quezon City leads 1st nationwide earthquake drill for 2018
QC rescuers respond to a number of earthquake scenarios, such as fire incidents, fallen debris, a looting incident, and a collapsed structure
NDRRMC: Brace for flooding, landslides brought by Tropical Storm Basyang
Residents living along the forecasted track of the tropical storm are encouraged to prepare for possible flooding and landslides
#BidaAngHanda earthquake drill set for February 15
The #BidaAngHanda campaign aims to educate Filipinos about how they should prepare for earthquakes and other hazards
NDRRMC still on red alert even after Agaton left PAR
The agency's operation center will continue to monitor the tail-end of a cold front that is expected to bring moderate to heavy rain to Bicol, Quezon, and Northern Samar
NDRRMC, other government agencies prepare for possible LPA before 2018
If the said low pressure area will enter the Philippine area of responsibility before the year ends, it will be the 23rd tropical cyclone of 2017
WATCH: What Duterte promised mayors in Vinta-hit Lanao del Norte
(UPDATED) President Rodrigo Duterte vows to fast-track rehabilitation in Vinta-hit areas, but are the funds for handling disasters in 2017 enough?
Vinta death toll in Lanao del Norte mountain village rises to 29
The village chief says he instructed residents to evacuate but they didn't listen. There are 16 other residents still missing.
PH's lessons from disasters: #ZeroCasualty possible through social action
This speech, delivered in November at the 2017 World Bosai Forum in Japan, is made timely by the rising death toll from Tropical Storm Vinta (Tembin)
NDRRMC, local government units prepare ahead of Vinta landfall
Rescue equipment and relief goods are prepositioned in preparation for Tropical Storm Vinta (Tembin)
NDRRMC urges public to prepare, stay alert as LPA enters PAR
The low pressure area enters the country just two days after Urduja batters the eastern parts
LIST: Hotlines, social media accounts during emergencies
Bookmark this page for a handy list of emergency hotlines you can call or text, plus Facebook and Twitter accounts to contact
NDRRMC to public: Monitor weather updates this Christmas
The reminder comes as PAGASA monitors a low pressure area which could enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility this week
DSWD, LGUs provide P2.09-M aid for Urduja victims
(UPDATED) The Department of Social Welfare and Development has provided assistance to affected families in Bicol, Western Visayas, Central Visayas, and Eastern Visayas
31 dead, 49 missing due to Urduja
(UPDATED) Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque says most of the fatalities and the missing persons are from Biliran
19 injured in Urduja's onslaught – NDRRMC
The injuries are sustained mostly from falling debris, vehicular accidents, and landslides
#ReliefPH: Help victims of Urduja
(UPDATED) People affected by Tropical Storm Urduja need your help and support. This page shows how you can help.
The week in photos: December 9-15, 2017
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world
LOOK: Urduja pummels Tacloban City
MovePH team goes around Tacloban City ahead of Tropical Storm Urduja's landfall
LOOK: Houses in Eastern Samar town flooded due to Urduja
Councilor Rhoda Baris says at least 1,800 families have been affected by heavy rain due to slow-moving Tropical Storm Urduja (Kai-tak)
Urduja strands thousands in Bicol, Eastern Visayas, Western Visayas
Nearly 7,000 passengers are stranded in areas affected by Tropical Storm Urduja
NDRRMC conducts 4th quarter Nationwide Earthquake Drill
The drills, regularly organized by the NDRRMC, aims to ensure that the public from the barangay to the national government knows how to respond to earthquakes.
DSWD activates national disaster response operation for Urduja
According to DSWD officer-in-charge Emmanuel Leyco, the response cluster will provide emergency response and humanitarian assistance to affected areas
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
NDRRMC to local officials: Prepare for Severe Tropical Storm Paolo, LPA
Those in Bicol, the Visayas, and Mindanao are advised to take precautionary measures amid rain from Paolo, while Palawan is affected by the low pressure area
