Vice President Sara Duterte questioned if the Philippine-US Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites are truly going to be used for the government’s disaster relief operations amid the effects of heavy rainfall and flooding in Metro Manila and nearby provinces. “Unang-una, kailangan...
President Marcos has assured the public that concerned agencies have been instructed to promptly respond to impacts caused by the continuous rains in Metro Manila and nearby provinces, particularly flooding. As many areas in Metro Manila and neighboring provinces have been flooded since Monday...
Vice President Sara Duterte said that the government must allocate a “bigger budget” for disaster risk reduction and response amid the heavy rains and flooding in Cebu province. Speaking to reporters in The Hague on Friday, July 18, the official underscored the need for a swift and effective...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Friday, July 18, welcomed the good rating the national government received in the latest Pulse Asia survey for its disaster response efforts, saying it serves as a reminder to sustain and improve support for communities affected by...
The saying “age does not matter” also applies to saving lives, as even young students can be trained to respond to cardiac emergencies through cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), a lifesaving skill that can be used anytime, anywhere, on anyone. This is what the Philippine Heart Association...
ILOILO CITY – An environmental organization has backed the creation of the Iloilo Community Climate Response Hub (CCRH) which was launched on Tuesday here. Greenpeace Philippines Country Director Lea Guerrero said that community-driven action is essential in shaping urban development while...
ILOILO CITY – The five-minute response policy of the Philippine National Police (PNP) has been activated in this city after a successful simulation exercise. Police Brig. Gen. Josefino Ligan, Police Regional Office-6 head, and Police Col. Kim P. Legada, Iloilo City Police Office director, led the...
Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling has directed all regional offices to implement a coordinated and proactive shelter response in line with the government’s intensified preparations for the typhoon season. In a memorandum dated July 10,...
CEBU CITY – In times of emergencies, police here will just be a button away. The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) is planning to come up with an alert system in which “help box” devices will be mounted in public areas. Under the setup, the public will only have to press a button in case of...
BACOLOD CITY – The Bacolod City Police Office remains optimistic about meeting the national directive for a five-minute police response amid traffic and limited resources. The BCPO recently conducted a simulation exercise witnessed by Mayor Greg Gasataya and Police Brig. Gen. Arnold Thomas Ibay,...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has allocated P3 billion in standby funds to support local government units (LGUs) and communities affected by disasters this year. DSWD spokesperson Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao said the funds are readily available and will be used to...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) announced Sunday, July 6, that it has placed all its units on a heightened alert as the country braces for the impact of the rainy season. PCG Commandant Adm. Ronnie Gil Gavan ordered intensified readiness measures to ensure the safety of coastal communities,...
