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Manila 3rd District Representative Joel Chua renewed his push for “targeted and phased underground power lines and telecommunications cables to ensure continuing operations of critical services and survival residents in high risk calamity zones.” “Initially, we only need to have the underground utilities in the town centers of municipalities and cities, especially those on the eastern […]
In a significant move towards enhancing resilience and strengthening collaboration between the public and private sectors, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF) on October 25, 2024, at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati. Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno, OCD administrator, emphasized the critical role […]
Following the declaration of a state of calamity and imposition of a price freeze on basic goods in Metro Manila in the aftermath of the habagat (southwest monsoon) heavy rains enhanced by super typhoon Carina, National Unity Party (NUP) president LRay Villafuerte is pushing the congressional approval of a measure making it easier and quicker for the […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano is urging the government to establish an Emergency Response Department (ERD) as a decisive action to bolster the nation’s resilience against the growing threat of extreme weather events due to climate change. Cayetano’s call comes after Typhoon Carina brought incessant rains on July 24 that wreaked havoc across Luzon, causing widespread […]
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) enjoins all civil servants nationwide to join the celebration of this year’s National Disaster Resilience Month (NDRM). The theme for this year is “Bantayog ng Katatagan at ang Pagbubuklod sa Layuning Kahandaan” and it seeks to highlight the need to work collectively to enhance the country’s resilience and preparedness. “With 1.9 million […]
With agricultural damage due to El Niño nearly at a staggering P4 billion, AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee urged the government to bolster efforts in mitigating impacts of El Niño and prepare for the looming La Niña projected by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) in June to August this year. […]
After the Philippines was included among areas that could feel the effects of a powerful quake in Taiwan, Senator Robin Padilla reiterated the need to prepare citizens to respond to calamities by undergoing military training. Speaking at the start of the Basic Citizen Military Course at the Senate, Padilla stressed that basic military training for […]
In the aftermath of the devastating Typhoon Egay that wreaked havoc in different parts of Luzon, including Cagayan province, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go reaffirmed his commitment to bolstering disaster resilience measures and responding to the needs of affected communities. Go recently stood amidst the flood-affected communities in Santa Ana, Cagayan, providing aid to the typhoon […]
Senator Bong Go expressed his deep concern regarding the inadequate facilities available to accommodate calamity victims especially during times of natural disasters, including typhoons, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and even fire incidents. During a recent interview after personally aiding poor residents in Bantay, Ilocos Sur, Go emphasized the urgent need for the establishment of mandatory evacuation […]
Senator Bong Go renewed his call for the passage of Senate Bill No. 188, or his proposed Disaster Resilience Bill. The proposed legislation aims to create the Department of Disaster Resilience (DDR), a specialized department that would be solely responsible for managing the country’s disaster response and mitigation efforts. Go highlighted that if the bill […]