Families were encouraged to create emergency plans for climate-related risks and stayed informed about climate change impacts. The Climate Change Commission (CCC) made the call as it underscored the critical role of climate resilience in safeguarding the Philippines from the escalating impacts of...
In the past few days, heavy rains caused flooding in many parts of the country due to tropical depression “Dodong.” The floods did not only cause heavy traffic that extended a usual short trip to three hours, these also caused damages to crops and property. Meanwhile, Mayon Volcano’s...
In support of National Disaster Resilience Month this July, Hedcor donated various resources for the enhancement of the emergency response capabilities of the Indigenous Peoples (IP) communities in the municipalities of Impasug-ong, Bukidnon and Santa Cruz, Davao del Sur. IMPASUG-ONG Local Disaster...
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said Monday, July 3, that a collective effort must be done to ensure the safety of communities against disaster. *Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno (Courtesy of Office of Civil Defense) * OCD Administrator Ariel Nepomuceno emphasized the importance of adopting a...
In celebration of the National Disaster Resilience Month, SM Cares held its annual Emergency Preparedness Forum for PWDs and Senior Citizens, aimed to teach these most vulnerable groups on how to become prepared and resilient in times of emergencies and disasters. This is the sixth iteration 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 Philippine Red Cross (PRC) joins the observance of the National Disaster Resilience Month (NDRM) this July with the theme “Sambayanang Pilipino, Nagkakaisa tungo sa Katatagan at Maunlad na Kinabukasan.” (PHILIPPINE RED CROSS) “Hinihikayat ko ang ating mga kababayan na laging maging handa...
Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano said the city government is ready to respond to any disaster that may occur as it joined in the celebration of the National Disaster Resilience Month. Rubiano said that like a Girl Scout working hard to be a responsible leader and to be strong, which are also...
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) kicked off the month-long celebration of the National Disaster Resilience Month (NDRM) on Friday, July 1. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) The theme for this year’s celebration was “Sambayanang Pilipino, Nagkakaisa Tungo sa...
Some 1,000 mangrove trees were planted by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Macabebe, Pampanga to mark this year's observance of the National Disaster Resilience Month. (Photo from DENR Undersecretary Benny Antiporda Facebook Page) DENR Undersecretary Benny D. Antiporda...
