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DISASTER RESPONSE INFO IN FILIPINO, DIALECTS URGED

Bicol Saro Partylist Representative Brian Raymund Yamsuan has proposed a simple, yet crucial step in ensuring preparedness and prompt action during emergencies: Disseminating information in easy-to-understand formats, and translating  their contents to  Filipino and regional languages appropriate to the affected communities.  Yamsuan has filed House Bill (HB) 9947 to make this a requirement for all national and […]

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DENR, LOCAL GOV’T UNITS TO INTEGRATE HAZARD MAPS

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga partnered with local executives to integrate the use of hazard maps in decision-making to avert disasters and safeguard lives and livelihoods. “A hazard does not have to become a disaster,” Loyzaga explained during a radio interview. The environment chief sounded off the appeal […]

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LUBUAGAN BAGS GAWAD KALASAG SEAL OF EXCELLENCE

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) through the Office of the Civil Defense – Cordillera Administrative Region (OCD- CAR) conferred awards to Local Government Units, Civil Society Organizations, schools, volunteers, groups, and individuals who exemplified excellence in disaster risk reduction and management and humanitarian assistance. The Local Government Unit of Lubuagan, Kalinga […]

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BONG GO FILES ‘LIGTAS PINOY CENTERS’ BILL

Senator Bong Go maintained his advocacy for the proposed Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2451, or the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act, recognizing the country’s susceptibility to typhoons and various disasters. Go recently dispatched his Malasakit Team in Aklan to assist recovering Typhoon Egay Victims from various barangays and municipalities including Banga, Makato, Nabas, Tangalan, and Madalag. […]

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SAMAR PROVINCIAL GOV’T BAGS 1ST GAWAD KALASAG SEAL

The Provincial Government of Samar, received its first Gawad KALASAG Seal for the Local DRRM Councils and Offices category in the recently concluded 23rd Gawad KALASAG Seal and Special Awards for Excellence in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management and Humanitarian Assistance.  The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has recognized the Province of […]

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Government

DPWH UPDATES EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has integrated the World Bank-funded Philippines Seismic Risk Reduction and Resilience Project (PSRRRP) into the agency’s Emergency Preparedness and Response Program in an effort to further fine tune operations during earthquake and other calamities. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan through Department Order No. 113 issued on September 6, […]

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PH RED CROSS ON ALERT FOR TYPHOON GORING

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) was on alert as Typhoon Goring (international name: Saola) placed several regions in Northern Luzon under Signal No. 1. PRC’s rescue and relief assets, equipment, and volunteers were ready to move in anticipation of the possible development of the storm into a typhoon category. Food trucks, water tankers, and payloaders […]

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SURIGAO CITY, 2 TOWNS INK DRMM INITIATIVES PACT

The City Government of Surigao, together with the Municipalities of San Francisco and Sison, recently signed a significant Memorandum of Agreement (MOU) to solidify their partnership in Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) initiatives. The purpose of the MOU is to establish clear terms and conditions under which these involved LGUs will collaborate as DRRM partners, […]

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DA JOINS DISASTER RESILIENCE MONTH CELEBRATION

The Department of Agriculture (DA) joins the entire nation in celebrating the National Disaster Resilience Month as it vows to continuously work on developing the resilience of the agriculture and fisheries sector in the Philippines. Adhering to its commitment in building initiatives to alleviate risks brought by various natural hazards and human-induced disasters which brought […]

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BUY RESCUE BOATS, NOT SUBMARINES, SAYS ESCUDERO

Before it borrows money to buy submarines, the Philippines should first acquire locally-made ships, like floating hospitals and rescue boats, that will aid people and towns hit by typhoons, which are getting frequent and stronger, Senator Chiz Escudero said. “I am for stronger a Navy. I am a great fan of our sailors. But the […]