The Philippines--and Leyte in particular--has "fully recovered" from the wrath of super typhoon "Yolanda". Tacloban City, Leyte in the aftermath of Yolanda (File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) House Speaker and Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez made this declaration Monday afternoon, Nov. 7--the...
Following the aftermath of Typhoon Paeng, Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin thinks declaring a state of calamity in specific areas is the way to go, as opposed to a nationwide declaration. Meanwhile, the the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Sunday, Oct....
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Japanese safety experts have engaged in the first of a series of dialogues to enhance the technical knowhow of local engineers on road disaster woes in mountainous areas. DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan stressed the importance of the...
The entry of individuals into the six-kilometer radius Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) of Mayon Volcano has been banned as its alert level was raised due to "increased unrest," the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported Monday, Oct. 10. MAYON VOLCANO (File photo)...
KYIV, Ukraine – The last working reactor at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant was disconnected from the grid after shelling caused a fire, with the UN's atomic watchdog due to brief the Security Council about the crisis on Tuesday. Fighting near Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia atomic energy plant...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, Sept. 2, clarified that the revised set of guidelines on suspension of classes and work is “not yet in effect” and has taken down the copy of the issuance from its official website. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) In a public advisory, the agency...
The country’s ability to withstand the disastrous effects of natural calamities should be strengthened as these will occur more frequently and be more severe in the future due to the impact of climate change. ASec. Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV (second from right, second row), Office of Civil...
Senator Lito Lapid wants government advisories, public announcements, and other forms of information to be disseminated in what he described as “plain language". Senator Lito Lapid (Senate PRIB) Thus, the Senator filed Senate Bill (SB) 273 or the “Plain Language in Government Documents Act"....
Following the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that hit northern Luzon last month, a pro-administration lawmaker sought the creation of the National Resiliency and Disaster Management Authority for a coordinated response to calamities In filing Senate Bill (SB) 186, Senator Imee Marcos said the National...
Senator Win Gatchalian wants local government units (LGUs) to have more options in using their funds dedicated for disasters by filing a measure to amend existing laws.. Gatchalian filed Senate Bill 939, which seeks to amend the Philippine Disaster Risk and Reduction Management Act to broaden...
The Parañaque City government will be constructing a disaster-resilient evacuation center to strengthen its emergency response and recovery efforts in times of emergencies such as strong typhoons, severe flooding, and other disastrous events. Mayor Eric Olivarez disclosed that the multi-million...
Troops from the United States military who are in the country for a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) preparedness mission performed first aid treatment to five Filipinos involved in a vehicular accident in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan on Tuesday, August 9. (Photo courtesy of...
