A major challenge in community disaster preparedness and management is that calamities are not high on the priority list of Filipinos, Office of Civil...
Penteli, Greece—A massive wildfire in Athens' northeastern suburbs on Monday forced thousands of residents to flee their homes and sparked a Greek government appeal for...
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Monday said the combined effects of the southwest monsoon (Habagat) and tropical cyclones ‘Butchoy’...
Beijing, China—Authorities evacuated nearly 300,000 people and suspended public transport across eastern China on Friday, as Typhoon Gaemi brought torrential rains already responsible for five deaths...
Some 21 individuals lost their lives during the height of Super Typhoon “Carina,” which intensified the southwest monsoon or “habagat,” the Philippine National Police...
Manila, Philippines—Manila street vendor Zenaida Cuerda said Thursday she is "back to zero" after floodwaters washed away the food she sells for a living...
The diplomatic community in the Philippines extended on Wednesday messages of solidarity and support to Filipinos affected by Super Typhoon ‘Carina.’ Many embassies expressed...
A devastating fire swept through Barangays Tanza Bonifacio and Rizal Estanzuela in Iloilo City proper early Monday morning, causing approximately ₱667,000 in total damage...
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea—A massive landslide struck remote villages in Papua New Guinea's (PNG) highlands Friday, with many homes buried and scores of residents...
Typhoon survivors send SOS out as situation turns desperate
Survivors of Typhoon “Odette” pleaded for drinking water, food, money, and other necessities Monday as desperation...
"This is just unthinkable."
The recent ambush-killing of a college football star and his biking companion dramatizes yet again how innocent civilians get caught in...
"We need the Department of Disaster Resilience now. "
The Philippines is a disaster-prone country. That is a fact. Many calamities visit us every year,...
