The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) urged the public to prepare for more rains as a new weather disturbance may form this week after Tropical Storm “Crising” left three people dead and 370,000 individuals were affected in 15 regions. A report from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and...
The combined effects of Tropical Storm “Crising” and “habagat” (southwest monsoon) have affected a total of 7,501 families or 23,918 individuals as landslides and flooding were recorded in Visayas and Central Mindanao , the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)...
CEBU CITY – The Office of Civil Defense-Eastern Visayas (OCD-8) has intensified the “Libreng Sakay” initiative to ensure the smooth movement of goods in Region 8 following the enforcement of the load limit at San Juanico Bridge. OCD-8 Director Lord Byron Torrecarion said the Libreng Sakay...
The Philippines and Japan have forged an agreement that would further strengthen both countries’ disaster resilience in Greater Metro Manila area, particularly in dealing with earthquakes and tsunamis. Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Officer-in-Charge Charge Assistant Secretary Bernardo Rafaelito...
ILOILO CITY – Newly installed governors and mayors in Western Visayas region will undergo orientation on disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM). Office of Civil Defense-6 Regional Director Raul Fernandez said the orientation is important for the new local chief executives (LCEs) to enable...
Malacañang disclosed that President Marcos has designated Assistant Secretary Rafaelito Alejandro IV as the officer-in-charge of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD). It was announced by Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro in a briefing on Wednesday, July 2. “Opo....
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is waiting for the successor of former Administrator Ariel Nepomuceno after he was appointed by President Marcos Jr. as the commissioner of the Bureau of Customs (BOC). At present, the OCD is being supervised by Officer in Charge (OIC) Asec. Bernardo Rafaelito R....
Now is the time for the public to turn its passive awareness of various disaster risks into resilience, allowing communities to withstand the impacts of natural and man-made calamities and facilitate swift recovery. This was emphasized by the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) as it kicked off the...
No one died or got hurt following a magnitude 6.1 earthquake that struck off the coast of Sarangani, Davao Occidental, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reported Sunday, June 29. OCD Administrator, Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno said the affected areas include the entire Davao Region (Region 11)...
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) will launch an expanded version of its disaster preparedness program next week to reach more Filipinos and enhance the country’s preparedness. “Panatag Pilipinas 2.0” will kick off in Makati City on Tuesday, July 1, coinciding with this year’s observance...
The Philippines and Ukraine have taken a significant step toward strengthening international cooperation in disaster preparedness and emergency response by sharing best practices in civil defense during a high-level dialogue this week. Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Administrator, Undersecretary...
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) expressed support for a proposed legislation at the Senate that aims to establish a legal framework for declaring disasters before they occur. Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno, administrator of OCD, said Senate Bill No. 2999 now known as the Declaration of State...
