In the past few days, heavy rains caused flooding in many parts of the country due to tropical depression “Dodong.” The floods did not only cause heavy traffic that extended a usual short trip to three hours, these also caused damages to crops and property. Meanwhile, Mayon Volcano’s...
(Photo from Unsplash) The University of the Philippines (UP) hosted a webinar on Friday, July 14 where medical experts explained the concept of resilience and its importance in the lives of young people. In partnership with the National Telehealth Center (NTHC), the webinar entitled "Kaya Mo, Kaya...
In observance of National Disaster Resilience Month this July, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda underscored the need to support programs dedicated to attaining disaster resilience. Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda (Senate PRIB Photo) Legarda, an...
In support of National Disaster Resilience Month this July, Hedcor donated various resources for the enhancement of the emergency response capabilities of the Indigenous Peoples (IP) communities in the municipalities of Impasug-ong, Bukidnon and Santa Cruz, Davao del Sur. IMPASUG-ONG Local Disaster...
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said Monday, July 3, that a collective effort must be done to ensure the safety of communities against disaster. *Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno (Courtesy of Office of Civil Defense) * OCD Administrator Ariel Nepomuceno emphasized the importance of adopting a...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) The World Bank's (WB) upgraded forecast on the Philippines' economic performance speaks positively about Filipinos' resilience, House Speaker Martin Romualdez said in a statement on Thursday, June 8. “This upgraded forecast reinforces the...
Photo from Manila DILG/MANILA BULLETIN The City of Manila local government announced on Saturday, June 3, the launch of the "Manila Resilient Local Government Unit Program (RLGUP) Orientation and Resilience 101 for the Barangays" at Ramada by Wyndham Manila Central, Sta. Cruz, Manila last...
The national government is working together with the private sector and non-government agencies to prepare for and mitigate the impacts of El Niño, particularly in ensuring that there will be adequate water supply in the country. *(File photo) * A total of 240 representatives from various...
ILOILO CITY – The Regional Agriculture and Fishery Council (RAFC)-6 urged the agriculture and fishery sectors in Western Visayas to become climate resilient with the problems caused by climate change. DA-6 Director Jose Albert Barrogo (right) turns over the banner of responsibility to Regional...
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte asked the local government of Capiz province to boost its tourism and disaster preparedness system while calling on communities to prioritize peace and order and education for children. (Photo from Inday Sara Duterte/Facebook) The official was the...
A health expert said there are various ways on how Filipino physicians could extend help to victims of the massive oil spill incident in Oriental Mindoro and nearby provinces. In a health forum held Tuesday, March 21, Philippine College of Physicians (PCP) Crisis Preparedness and Management...
A Philippine funding proposal on “Adapting Philippine Agriculture to Climate Change” was approved by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) during its 35th Board Meeting held in Songdo, Incheon in the Republic of Korea on March, 16. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), GCF,...
