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Prioritize a Department of Disaster Resilience

"Every time a calamity or disaster hits a particular area, the government is at a loss on what to do" WITH all the calamities and...

Philippines lays groundwork for integrated water management with South Korean aid

The Philippines, considered the world's most disaster-prone country, has established a new governance framework to overhaul its water management system with aid from the...

Baricuatro calls for a safer, smarter, and united Cebu

CEBU—Governor Pamela Baricuatro has called on local leaders, business groups, and development partners to work together for a “better, safer, and smarter Cebu,” emphasizing...

Addressing vulnerability to extreme weather effects

THE Philippines has once again topped the World Risk Index for being exposed to extreme weather effects, most especially flooding. This does not come as...

Disasters’ dose of reality

At least 34 people were reported killed in Metro Manila, northern and central Luzon while infrastructure damage hit the P9.49 billion rung, which impacted...

Need for a Department of Disaster Resilience

"The Marcos Administration can easily raise enough funds needed for such a permanent department by deactivating other agencies no longer needed" PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ...

SM Cares Leads Inclusive Emergency Preparedness Forum

Empowering Over 12,000 Persons with Disabilities and Senior Citizens to Build Resilient Communities In celebration of National Disaster Resilience Month, SM Cares once again brought...

Philippines launches National Disaster Response Plan to boost climate resilience

The Philippines officially launched this week its National Disaster Response Plan (NDRP) to address the growing threats of climate-related disasters, the Office of the...

New JICA chief pledges stronger partnership with Office of Civil Defense

The newly appointed Chief Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Baba Takashi, has pledged to deepen collaboration with the Office of Civil...

GSIS, JICA hold first joint meeting to advance disaster resilience project

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) convened their first Joint Coordinating Committee (JCC) meeting to advance their...

DENR boosts coastal ecosystems, disaster resilience

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has initiated a move to protect the country’s coastal ecosystems to mitigate climate change and reduce...

Australia, PH vow to fight climate woes, reinforce disaster resilience

Australia and the Philippines agreed to strengthen efforts to mobilize funds, speed up climate change actions and reduce disaster risks. “Australia is working hand-in-hand with...

OCD lauds PBBM’s signing of Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act into law

Disaster-resilient evacuation centers across the country are set to become a reality following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s signing of the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act...

Marcos, JICA officials discuss disaster risk reduction, green projects

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. met with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) President Tanaka Akihito during the latter's courtesy call in Malacañang on Wednesday. "JICA has...
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