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) has prepared its deployable response groups (DRGs) across its 16 districts nationwide to enhance its disaster response capabilities this typhoon season. Commander Michael John Encina, deputy spokesperson of the PCG, said the DRGs are composed of coast guard...
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 Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said its disaster management and response teams nationwide are on standby to provide immediate assistance during this year’s observance of Holy Week. In a statement on Tuesday, April 15, DSWD spokesperson Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao...
Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro has ordered the institutionalization of active disaster response among all government agencies following the series of weather disturbances that hit the country, which weather experts described as unusual. The Philippines was hit by six successive weather...
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) assured Filipinos that government assets and personnel are ready to respond to Super Typhoon Pepito’s impact. TYPHOON PREPARATION — A Manila Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Office (MDRRMO) personnel prepares rescue equipment at their headquarters in...
President Marcos has vowed to intensify the government's efforts in addressing disasters as he urged Filipinos to remember the lessons brought by Typhoon Yolanda which claimed the lives of at least 6,300 people in 2013. File photo Marcos said this as the country commemorated the 11th anniversary of...
Senator Loren Legarda on Sunday, October 27 called on local chief executives to make a strategic shift in disaster risk reduction and management to bolster the country’s resilience to disasters and natural calamities. Legarda said that following the widespread devastation wrought by severe...
Presidential helicopters will be deployed along with other transportation assets from the military and police to bring aid to those who were heavily hit by typhoon Kristine. Flooded road in Noveleta as of 6:30 a.m. on October 25, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Allan Faustino Bella/MANILA BULLETIN)...
President Marcos has encouraged all agencies and government partners to pitch in to respond to those affected by the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. Residents of Barangay Roxas District in Quezon City were evacuated on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, due to severe flooding caused by Severe...
President Marcos has enjoined the Asia-Pacific region to advocate for stronger international legal frameworks that would guide countries on disaster prevention and response. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the opening ceremony of the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk...
BUTUAN CITY – To ensure operational capability and disaster preparedness for the upcoming wet season, the Police Regional Office-13 conducted a showdown inspection of disaster response equipment at the regional police headquarters in Camp Col. Rafael C. Rodriguez, Butuan City on Tuesday, May 28....
