The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) will launch an expanded version of its disaster preparedness program next week to reach more Filipinos and enhance the country’s preparedness. “Panatag Pilipinas 2.0” will kick off in Makati City on Tuesday, July 1, coinciding with this year’s observance...
Preparedness for disasters and the push for climate resilience now define the country’s tourism strategy under a recalibrated framework led by the Department of Tourism (DOT). DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco underscored this policy shift during the 2025 International Conference on...
Voting 21-0-0, the Senate approved on Monday, June 9, the bill seeking to bridge the gap between disaster preparedness and disaster response on third on final reading. Senate Bill No. 2999, otherwise known as An Act Establishing a Mechanism on the Declaration of State of Imminent Disaster, was...
As the rainy season begins, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) announced that it has mobilized its volunteers and prepositioned essential resources nationwide to ensure a swift response to potential emergencies—including floods, landslides, and other weather-related disasters. “The Philippine Red...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has proposed formally adopting and expanding regulatory relief measures for banks affected by disasters, which would include a six-month grace period for loan repayments and the temporary exclusion of these loans from bad loan classifications. According to a...
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Friday, May 23 lauded the signing into law of the PHIVOLCS Modernization Act of 2025 or Republic Act No. 12180 saying the newly-enacted law will help the Philippines strengthen its disaster risk management programs. “By modernizing PHIVOLCS, we are making a bold...
Senator Loren Legarda has called on Filipinos to challenge the status quo in disaster risk reduction as the negative effects of climate change and disasters continue to threaten human existence. Legarda, pointed this out during her keynote address at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) on...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has set up a program that provides barangays with manuals to guide them on appropriate and adequate response to various levels and phases of disasters. Dubbed as “Kap is Ready,” the DILG explained that it is a comprehensive manual...
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has raised its alert status and directed all regional offices to intensify preparedness measures to help ensure the orderly and secure conduct of the May 12 national and local elections. OCD Administrator Ariel Nepomuceno said the agency is working closely with...
Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Administrator Usec. Ariel Nepomuceno highlighted three crucial areas for earthquake preparedness, emphasizing that the occurrence of the “Big One” is not a matter of if, but when. In a statement Sunday, May 4, the OCD said that Nepomuceno delivered a compelling...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) reaffirmed its commitment to disaster preparedness by hosting its 34th Biennial National Convention from April 28 to 30 at the PRC Logistics and Multi-Purpose Center (PLMC) in Mandaluyong City. To prepare the foremost humanitarian organization in the years ahead, the...
Following the devastating earthquake that rocked Myanmar and Thailand, and the recent collapse of a major bridge in Isabela, senators are now pushing for a stronger disaster preparedness program that would help the Philippines be able to stand in case of such event. Senate Minority Leader...
