Amid scrutiny of flood control projects over alleged irregularities, the Philippines has once again topped the WorldRiskIndex 2025, ranking as the world’s most disaster-prone nation due to high risks from floods, storms, droughts, and earthquakes. “The Philippines is once again at the top of...
As severe tropical storm "Opong" is expected to approach Metro Manila from afternoon to evening of Sept. 26, the local government of Pasig immediately prepared for its possible impact on the city. Following a pre-disaster risk assessment with the support of barangay offices, tents and other...
Malacañang has directed various government agencies to implement the 2024 National Disaster Response Plan (NDRP) which details comprehensive strategies for disaster risk reduction. The Palace made the directive through Memorandum Circular No. 100 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Wednesday, September 24, said it has mobilized its Humanitarian Caravan to deliver life-saving aid to communities in Cagayan and Ilocos Norte, which bore the brunt of Super Typhoon Nando (international name: Ragasa) and the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) that...
Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro said the quick subsiding of floods in the city, despite it being a natural valley, is not magic but the strength of a community that refuses to give up, built on disaster resilience and the discipline of Marikeños. Teodoro said this as she shared Marikina 's...
To strengthen disaster resilience, environmental stewardship, and community service training in higher education programs, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Wednesday, September 17, signed a landmark Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). CHED Chairperson...
President Marcos has signed into law Republic Act 12287, or the Declaration of State of Imminent Disaster Act, creating a mechanism that empowers the government to act before a calamity strikes. The measure, signed by Marcos on Sept. 12, ensures that the government can act before catastrophe...
Thousands of families in Calabarzon (Region IV-A) affected by the southwest monsoon (habagat) and typhoons Crising, Dante, and Emong are set to receive P110.7 million in emergency employment and livelihood assistance from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). The aid, implemented by DOLE...
An association of reservists ready to respond to disasters in Luzon and the provinces recently met US Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine to enhance humanitarian and disaster-response coordination, particularly now that the Philippines may face a higher number of tropical cyclones and heavier...
The Department of Education (DepEd) rolled out EduKahon on Thursday, August 28—a standardized school recovery kit aimed at ensuring learning continuity for teachers and students during disasters and emergencies. In a statement, DepEd said the initiative aligns with President Ferdinand Marcos...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Association of Reservists and Reservist Administrators of the Philippines (ARRAPI) have collaborated with the National Guard Association of the United States on defense modernization and disaster response in Luzon and other provinces. “We reaffirmed...
The Manila city government conducted a Special Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council meeting at the City Hall to discuss the onslaught of heavy rains and severe flooding brought about by the southwest monsoon (habagat) and Tropical Depression Isang on Friday, Aug. 22. According to...
