Rappler's latest stories on recovery
Northern Mindanao needs P198B in 2 years to recover from effects of pandemic
Of the P197.6 billion needed for the Regional Recovery Program, P150.2 billion or 76% should go to social services, says the regional development council
Recovery Food reopens for delivery, sells ready-to-cook breakfast meats
Silog rice bowls, anyone? Three of RF's branches are now open for delivery, take-out, and pick-up orders starting Wednesday, April 1
At least 52 dead in Brazil prison riot
Brazil prison officials say 16 of the dead were decapitated in the second major eruption of violence to rock the country's severely overpopulated and deadly prison system in as many months
[OPINION] Preserving indigenous knowledge in disaster recovery
Keeping indigenous knowledge systems, practices, and beliefs alive will allow communities of smallholder farmers to maintain their culture and the balance in their ecosystem without sacrificing their livelihood
Not yet gone: Scientists spot 6 near-extinct porpoises
The vaquita porpoise species is nearly wiped out by illegal fishing in its native habitat.
Winnie the Pooh brings laughter to Indonesian quake kids
Volunteers are cheering up children across Palu with songs and games as the youngsters come to grips with a city hollowed out and twisted by nature.
How bayanihan spirit lives on in Ompong-hit areas
As appeals for help increase after the onslaught of Typhoon Ompong (Mangkhut), stories of 'bayanihan' in the affected communities surface
Volunteer for Agos today
MovePH is looking for Agos volunteers who will help gather critical information in times of disasters
DILG's Boracay plan: 6-month state of calamity, 2-month business shutdown
DILG Officer-in-charge Eduardo Año says the declaration will 'hasten' the island's recovery from intense commercialization
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?
LOOK: A time to give hope as Marawi City gets back on its feet
UNHCR advocate Atom Araullo joins the UN Refugee Agency in a visit to a community that was affected by the Marawi crisis. Here are some photos from their humanitarian mission.
Kids, parents learn how to recognize Marawi bombs that didn't explode
As Marawi residents head back home, they are taught how to recognize improvised explosive devices that the armed conflict left behind
Robin Padilla leads civic movement for Marawi recovery: 'The battle has just begun'
The actor and peace advocate launches 'Tindig Marawi', a movement that aims to gather support from individuals, corporations, and organizations for the rebuilding efforts in Marawi City
IN NUMBERS: Cagayan Valley a year after Super Typhoon Lawin
One year after the typhoon, the main question is how far has the government performed for the rehabilitation and recovery of the victims
DSWD to give early recovery interventions to Batangas Clash victims
The DSWD Calabarzon field office already responded by sending non-food items, composing of 500 pieces of malong, sleeping mats, and kitchen utensils
Corporate foundation donates 4,300 school kits to Marawi students
Former education secretary Brother Armin Luistro and former education undersecretary Rey Laguda go to Marawi and Lanao del Sur to turn over books and school kits to students
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
Information management vital for Marawi recovery – UN OCHA
UN OCHA launches an online platform to help local government units and NGOs learn the needs of those affected by the armed conflict
How an entrepreneur turned a 'public enemy' into a money-making resource
The water hyacinth considered a public enemy for clogging waterways and causing severe flooding is now being transformed into useful products by a Laguna community thanks to a Los Baños entrepreneur
Greek holiday island battles to recover from deadly quake
The quake strikes at the height of the tourism season Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras meanwhile warns against dramatizing the issue
DBM to release P5 billion for Marawi rehab in 2017
The Department of Budget and Management says funds for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Marawi City will be released following a multi year scheme
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How the Duterte administration is fast-tracking Yolanda recovery
President Duterte has criticized the past government for the slow rehab of Eastern Visayas What happens when he tells agencies he is getting impatient?
NDRRMC to ask P78-B more from Congress for recovery efforts
According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council only about P5 8 billion is left of the NDRRMC fund which is not enough to fund recovery needs
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
WATCH: How Miss Universe, CordAid helped Yolanda-hit village build back better
Pia Wurtzbach s recent visit to an indigenous community in Palawan showcases the success of a rehabilitation project after Yolanda
Facebook can soon unlock websites you've been locked out of
Delegated Recovery is an account recovery feature that will allow users to prepare encrypted recovery tokens to regain access to sites they may have lost access to
Groups collaborate to prevent diarrhea outbreak in Catanduanes
The Humanitarian Response Consortium HRC installs a water bladder and distributes Aqua tablets in typhoon hit community to improve water safety in typhoon hit communities
China sends condolences to PH over Typhoon Nina victims
China is ready to provide emergency assistance Chinese President Xi Jinping assures President Rodrigo Duterte
Oriental Mindoro takes stock of Typhoon Nina damage
The typhoon inflicted casualties damage to agriculture and infrastructure and left many people in Oriental Mindoro still without electricity as they welcome the new year
In post-Christmas greeting, JM de Guzman says he's recovering
A year after he was last seen on our screens the actor takes to social media to assure his fans that he will be back soon
New Zealand, PRC inaugurate relief warehouse in Tacloban
The center is part of New Zealand s P159 million donation to the Philippine Red Cross for disaster recovery
25,000 Yolanda survivors in Aklan appeal for gov't help
In a solidarity march held to commemorate the 3rd year anniversary of Yolanda in Aklan some 4 000 survivors of Rise Up Aklan converge to ask the government for help
Duterte orders fast-tracking of Yolanda shelter aid
The President says he wants the housing aid for Yolanda victims completed by December
Cagayan needs Yolanda-like rehab plan – Governor Mamba
Super Typhoon Lawin Haima left P5 7 billion worth of damage to agriculture and P2 8 billion worth of damage to infrastructure in Cagayan
Cagayan gov't to release P20M for Lawin-damaged homes
Cagayan Governor Manuel Mamba says priority will be given to 11 hardest areas in the province
#ReliefPH: DSWD ready to accept donations for Lawin survivors
Donors can proceed to the nearest DSWD Field Office in their area or to the DSWD National Resource Operations Center NROC in Pasay City
Bayanihan spirit alive in Cagayan during, after Lawin
In the aftermath of Super Typhoon Lawin Haima members of some of the hardest hit communities and volunteers are coming together for relief and recovery efforts
Caritas Philippines readies P2 million for typhoon Lawin families
Caritas Manila is ready to distribute relief goods to Tabuk Kalinga and Apayao
#LawinPH: Road to recovery begins
Typhoon Lawin left at least 9 dead and 3 missing with thousands more lives interrupted Now the process of rehabilitation and recovery begins
VIDEO: Aftermath of Typhoon Karen in Baler, Aurora
Aurora is among the provinces that conducted preemptive and forced evacuations in high risk areas beginning Saturday afternoon
#ReliefPH: Catholic Church launches solidarity appeal for Batanes
The typhoon hit province still needs food shelter water and non food items says NASSA Caritas Philippines national director Archbishop Rolando Tria Tirona
WATCH: Zero casualty: Government reaches isolated Batanes island
We will treat rehabilitation in Batanes with urgency’ says Undersecretary Ricardo Jalad NDRRMC chief
‘For the next generation’: Iloilo fishermen take lead in coastal management
From creating artificial reefs to planting mangroves fisherfolk in Iloilo s northern towns lead efforts in coastal management to make the sea sustainable for their children
Students in Iloilo island-village brave sea to get to school
More than 70 of Tinigban Elementary School s 24 students ride the waves everyday to reach their dreams of finishing school
Yolanda survivors in northern Iloilo finally have homes
Almost 3 years after Super Typhoon Yolanda hit Iloilo survivors of northern Iloilo can now leave their makeshift houses and move to safer homes
How solar panels helped Iloilo fishermen recover from Yolanda
The money they used to buy kerosene before is now used to buy rice and food They don’t have to go far either to charge their equipment
Inside the brain of a drug user
Psychiatrists say the effect of drugs on the brain could be so damaging as to cause paranoia even months after a person has already stopped using the substance
War on drugs: Rehabilitation must be more than a knee-jerk reaction
But with more drug users surrendering by the day government cannot afford to tarry in providing much needed interventions for Filipinos who ve made the first step away from drugs
Where recovery starts
Chuck was a former trainee of the center Trainee not patient is what they call those who undergo their program He has had a long history with substance abuse one that is not yet and will never be over he said
