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PCG activates Bicol rescue teams for ‘Ramil’

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) activated its Deployable Response Groups (DRG) in anticipation of the effects of Tropical Storm Ramil in the Bicol region. In...

Nartatez orders ‘go bag’ distribution for all cops

Philippine National Police (PNP) acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has ordered the distribution of “go bags” to all police personnel nationwide...

PNP backs review of national earthquake preparedness measures

Philippine National Police (PNP) acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., on Wednesday expressed his full support for the nationwide review of earthquake...

Gov’t readies hospital plan for ‘Big One’ quake

The Department of Health on Tuesday identified key hospitals across Metro Manila that will lead emergency response efforts in the event of a powerful...

Disaster Preparedness

Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office personnel, along with rescue units from the Bureau of Fire Protection and other agencies, conduct disaster-preparedness drill...

Fresh tremors strike Zambales, Davao Oriental

PBBM orders 24/7 rescue, relief operations A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was recorded in Zambales yesterday afternoon, followed by a fresh magnitude 5.8 tectonic tremor that struck...

DSWD secures P625m fund for disaster, relief programs

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has received a ₱625-million replenishment for its Quick Response Fund (QRF) to sustain disaster preparedness and...

Salceda: Imminent disaster life-saving doctrine pioneered in Albay now a law

Former Albay Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda has hailed the signing of the new law, Republic or Act (RA) 12287 the Declaration of State of...

MMDA readies personnel, assets for storm ‘Opong’

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is on high alert and fully prepared for the possible impact of Severe Tropical Storm “Opong” in the...

Teodoro slams alleged funds misuse: ‘I’m furious, it’s criminal’

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Wednesday denounced the alleged diversion of billions in flood control funds, calling the scheme “criminal” and admitting he...

Flood Watch

FLOOD WATCH. The Mountain Province Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council advises residents of low-lying areas, especially those near waterways as the Chico River...

PMA on high alert as ‘Nando’ approaches northern Luzon

The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) on Monday placed its Disaster Response Task Group and Medical Group on heightened alert as Super Typhoon ‘Nando’ (international...

OCD leads 3rd quarter nationwide quake drill

THE Office of Civil Defense (OCD) will lead the third quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, to test...

Japan gov’t releases Mt. Fuji eruption scenario video, impact of ashfall

The Japanese government has released simulated video footage of a large Mt. Fuji eruption, predicting its impact, including ashfall, in an effort to better...
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