San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora urged all local governments in the country to prepare for disasters and calamities as the Philippines continues to experience strong earthquakes in succession in the past weeks. Zamora made the call on Monday, Oct. 13, as he underscored the importance of...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso has assured that the city government has adequate facilities, professionals, and capacity in terms of transportation, medicines, and supplies in case the "Big One" strikes. "So, sa facility, meron, professionals, meron, capacity in terms of transport,...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Saturday, October 11, said it is fast-tracking repairs and relief for schools affected by recent calamities, with P139.4 million already released for typhoon-hit schools in Masbate, while damage assessments continue in Cebu and Davao Oriental. Following...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) acknowledged that many Filipinos may be experiencing “disaster fatigue” following successive calamities such as tropical cyclones, volcanic activity, and strong earthquakes, but urged the public to focus on preparedness rather...
The Department of Education (DepEd) is closely monitoring the effects of the powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck offshore near Manay, Davao Oriental on Friday morning, October 10, affecting thousands of learners and school facilities across Mindanao and parts of the Visayas. DepEd’s...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) immediately mobilized its volunteers after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Oriental on Friday, October 10, prompting quick evacuations and first aid assistance to affected residents. According to the PRC, both Red Cross and Red Cross Youth volunteers in Davao...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, October 9, announced the launch of a new digital planning web tool and school safety guidebook aimed at strengthening disaster preparedness and response in schools nationwide. The initiative, rolled out after the recent 6.9-magnitude earthquake in...
Reaffirming its commitment to delivering timely humanitarian assistance, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) announced on Wednesday, October 8, that it has augmented the blood supply of the University of Cebu Medical Center (UCMed) to aid patients injured in the recent 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Cebu ....
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Tuesday, October 7, said it continues to deliver life-saving humanitarian assistance to communities in Cebu affected by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake, a week after the powerful tremor struck the province. Despite responding to three disasters simultaneously, the...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will rebuild more than 1,000 classrooms in Masbate that were damaged by Typhoon Opong. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said they are eyeing the completion of the rebuilding within 60 days to restore learning facilities for students affected by the...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has ordered the suspension of a Cebu-based business process outsourcing (BPO) firm after inspectors found violations of workplace safety and disaster preparedness protocols following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck northern Cebu on Sept. 30....
Confronted with consecutive disasters such as typhoons and a deadly earthquake, President Marcos emphasized that response from the government must "move very quickly" with no delay. "It 's very simple for me. I 'm motivated by, like, think of the children that are in distress now. What do...
