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The House of Representatives recently approved a measure strengthening and expanding the country’s agricultural insurance system to give Filipino farmers and fisherfolk greater protection against typhoons, floods, droughts, diseases and other threats to their livelihoods. House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III, one of the authors of House Bill No. 10365, stressed the importance of the […]
The House Committee on Disaster Resilience, chaired by Cagayan Representative Jojo Lara, approved three substitute bills aimed at strengthening the country’s disaster preparedness, speeding up the delivery of relief goods, and making communities more resilient to calamities. The measures seek to: 1) establish disaster food banks and stockpiles in every province and highly urbanized city […]
Citizens lauded unified 911 and its superior communication tools as the recent dire weather conditions threatened lives and property during Habagat’s most challenging phase during the weekend and the start of the week. Emergency response calls received by the National Command Center requested for help about rising flood waters that were about to engulf their […]
Senator Bong Go called for the full implementation of the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act as he personally extended assistance to families displaced by a recent fire in Pasay City, emphasizing that disaster survivors deserve safe, permanent evacuation centers instead of makeshift shelters. “Parati ko pong sinasabi sa mga nasunugan, nalulungkot ako, nasasaktan ako kapag may […]
In line with the observance of National Disaster Resilience Month, Camarines Sur 5th District Representative and Committee on Information and Communications Technology chairperson Miguel Luis Villafuerte espoused unity and the proper implementation of laws to ensure the preparedness of communities during calamities and disasters. Addressing the employees and officials of the House of Representatives Secretariat […]
Believing that the National Building Code (NBC) is ripe for an overhaul, Camarines Sur (CamSur) Representatives Migz Villafuerte and Luigi Villafuerte are appealing to senators to similarly pass this year a House-approved bill aimed at making Philippine infrastructure far more resilient, especially in the face of the increasingly devastating impact of erratic weather. The solons said that among […]
Governor Daniel Fernando urged Bulakenyos to embrace a simple Christmas celebration this year to show empathy for the nation’s disaster victims, especially those in the Visayas region hit by the recent earthquake and typhoon. “Mapalad pa rin po tayo kasi baha lang ang nangyari sa atin. Pero kung titingnan po natin, ‘yung Cebu, ‘yung Davao […]
Senator Bong Go’s Malasakit Team visited and aided 800 typhoo-hit families in Camotes Island, Cebu Province. With the assistance of local officials, food packs were turned over to the local government units of Poro, Tudela, San Francisco, and Pilar in Camotes Island. “Sa bawat sakuna, may mga taong tahimik na nagtatrabaho para mailigtas at matulungan […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III on Tuesday rallied members of the House of Representatives to stand united with Filipinos affected by recent calamities, saying true leadership is measured by dedication, compassion, and action in times of crisis. Speaking at the resumption of the House session, Dy said public service must go beyond crafting laws by […]
Parañaque 2nd District Representative Brian Raymund Yamsuan has expressed his support for the directive of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to ban the foreign travel of all elective and appointive local officials in preparation for the onslaught of Super Typhoon Uwan, and said that this should be the norm every time a […]