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‘Kristine’ to slightly weaken as it crosses Northern Luzon

Severe Tropical Storm “Kristine” (international name: Trami) gradually decelerated while moving northwestward over Northern Luzon, the state weather bureau said on Thursday. PAGASA in a...

Marcos confident of gov’t measures amid storm ‘Kristine’ 

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. assured the public that government agencies are prepared to respond to Tropical Storm Kristine, which has caused flooding in...

OCD activates coordinated nationwide response to prepare for Tropical Storm “Kristine”

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Regional Directors reassured the public that regional government entities are fully prepared to respond to the effects of...

Naga City calls for rescue equipment as floodwaters rise

The Naga City Government on Wednesday appealed for the urgent use of rescue equipment, including trucks, pump boats, and other resources, to reinforce rescue...

Tropical Storm “Kristine” to gradually strengthen before making landfall over Isabela

Tropical Depression “Kristine” (international name: Trami) slightly intensified over the sea east of Quezon Province, the state weather bureau said on Wednesday. PAGASA in a...

Classes in Davao suspended due to bad weather

Classes in some areas of Davao City have been suspended due to severe weather caused by Tropical Storm "Kristine" on Tuesday. The Davao City Disaster...

Tropical Storm “Kristine” rains could trigger Mayon Volcano lahar

The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned that heavy rainfall brought by Tropical Storm "Kristine" could trigger lahars, or volcanic sediment flows,...

‘Charlie’ protocol raised in 7 regions due to Tropical Depression “Kristine”

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) activated the “Charlie” protocol—the highest level of emergency preparedness—in seven regions in response to the potential impacts of...

Philippine Army showcases earthquake response capabilities 

Philippine Army’s 525th Combat Engineer "Forerunner" Battalion (525CEBn) on Tuesday demonstrated its earthquake response capabilities to a visiting delegation from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force...

Marcos OKs Guadalupe bridge rehabilitation

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved the adjustments to the Metro Manila Priority Bridges Seismic Improvement Project, beginning with the critical rehabilitation of the Guadalupe...

Disaster preparedness not on top of mind of Filipinos – Nepomuceno

A major challenge in community disaster preparedness and management is that calamities are not high on the priority list of Filipinos, Office of Civil...

Disaster preparedness

“Compounding these problems is the inability of the LGUs of NCR to control squatting and prevent informal settlers from dumping their waste into the...

OCD, UP sign into partnership for DRRM initiatives

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) and the University of the Philippines (UP) on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding that will enhance the...

OCD prepares Batanes for La Niña

In anticipation of La Niña, the Provincial Local Government Units of Batanes on Tuesday received non-food items assistance amounting to more than 8 million...
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