Civil Service Commission (CSC)Â Chairperson Karlo Nograles commended the unwavering dedication of civil servants engaged in disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) as the country commemorates National Disaster Resilience Month (NDRM) this month. *(Photo courtesy of NDRRMC/Manila Bulletin)*...
The Makati City local government spearheaded the 15th CityNet Disaster Cluster Seminar on Wednesday, June 7, as part of its efforts in promoting climate change awareness and sustainability and forging relationships with other cities around the globe in creating disaster risk reduction (DRR)...
CAVITE – Local government units (LGU) and the provincial police office are preparing for the possible impact of super typhoon "Betty." In a statement on Saturday, May 27, Cavite Police Provincial Office (PPO) director Col. Christopher F. Olazo directed chiefs of police to coordinate with local...
The Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) advised the public Wednesday, May 24, to prepare for the possible impacts of Super Typhoon “Mawar” off the Pacific Ocean which is poised to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and be given the local name “Betty”. (Search and rescue teams...
The Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils and Offices (LDRRMCOs) of the eastern Metro Manila city governments of Pasig, Mandaluyong, and San Juan were conferred with seals of excellence for their consistent and commendable efforts in disaster mitigation and calamity resilience. The...
The Social Security System (SSS) on Monday, Aug. 1, announced that it will grant a Calamity Assistance Package to members and pensioners in areas declared under a state of calamity by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. Social Security System (FACEBOOK) This is in light of...
The country's resident geologist and "fault finder" believes that the power to save lives and livelihoods lies in science and technology and must be utilized. Dr. Renato Solidum (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Officer-in-Charge Renato U. Solidum Jr. made the...
The Provincial Government of Bulacan (PGB) has started implementing a disaster resilience campaign to raise public awareness on the importance of disaster risk reduction and management through the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO). Photo courtesy of the...
As the Philippines observes National Disaster Resilience Month, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go pushed for the establishment of evacuation centers across the country. Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go (OFFICE OF SEN. BONG GO / MANILA BULLETIN) Go, who is pushing for the establishment of...
Do many people still have a “go bag” survival kit tucked near the front door? Years ago, a government information campaign successfully convinced many to have a “go bag” just in case one needed to evacuate one’s house at a moment’s notice due to a natural disaster. That was after...
The Pasig City Disaster Risk and Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO) assured citizens that they are maximizing efforts to prepare for the inevitable "Big One," as the city participated in the Second Quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) on Thursday morning, June 9. Students of...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), on Thursday, April 21, said that it recently established its first seismic station in the province of Iloilo. (Phivolcs / Manila Bulletin File Photo) The said station, which is also the 115th seismic station in the country, is...
