Local government units (LGUs) have begun preparing for possible flooding and landslides on Sunday, Dec. 11, due to Tropical Depression “Rosal.” Tropical Depression Rosal (Courtesy of DOST-Pagasa / Facebook) The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said pre-emptive...
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) advised the public to prepare for the effects of a new low pressure area (LPA) monitored at 610 km east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur on Friday, Dec. 9. Satellite image courtesy of DOST-Pagasa Himawari-8 IR1 Asst. Sec. Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV, OCD deputy...
The Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils and Offices (LDRRMCOs) of the eastern Metro Manila city governments of Pasig, Mandaluyong, and San Juan were conferred with seals of excellence for their consistent and commendable efforts in disaster mitigation and calamity resilience. The...
There is no doubt that Filipinos are naturally resilient that’s why they are capable to withstand the calamities and disasters that hit the country. But resilience is simply not enough. NDRRMC Chairman Jose Faustino Jr. speaks during the 22nd Gawad Kalasag (GK) Ceremony held at the Manila Hotel...
President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. wants disaster response to launch within a day in times of emergencies, and urged disaster officials to study the United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to make the goal happen. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of...
The damage wrought by Severe Tropical Storm “Paeng” to agriculture and infrastructure has already reached almost P12 billion, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Saturday, Nov. 12. Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Sec. Renato Solidum presides...
The damage wrought by severe tropical storm "Paeng" to agriculture and infrastructure is now at over P11 billion, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Thursday, Nov. 10. In a ground situation update, the NDRRC said Western Visayas was the hardest hit in...
The Makati City local government has once again been recognized for its programs and initiatives focusing on disaster risk response and reduction, further cementing its role as a pioneer in disaster resilience not just in Metro Manila but in the entire country. Makati City Mayor Abby Binay...
The proposed transfer of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) to the Office of the President (OP) makes sense for House Speaker Martin Romualdez, saying it would "simplify the flow of responsibilities" among concerned agencies. House Speaker Martin Romualdez...
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) commemorated the ninth anniversary of Super Typhoon (ST) “Yolanda” (international name: Haiyan) on Tuesday, Nov. 8, the most powerful storm to make landfall in the recorded history of the Philippines. Senior Undersecretary Jose Faustino Jr. (left), chairman of...
One more fatality due to Severe Tropical Storm “Paeng” was recorded by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Saturday, Nov. 5, raising the death toll to 155. Residents walk along a flooded street as they head home after being stranded overnight in Kawit town,...
A tsunami scenario will be included in this year’s fourth quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). Courtesy of NDRRMC NDRRMC spokesperson Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV said the fourth quarter NSED will be held...
