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In the wake of the recent earthquakes that shook Myanmar and Thailand, mayoralty candidate Karlo Nograles on Wednesday emphasized the urgent need for Davao City to strengthen its disaster prevention and response capabilities, especially with the Philippines’ vulnerability to natural disasters. “These events are reminders that we must be proactive, not reactive,” Nograles said. “When […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero has asked the Philippine missions to account for all Filipinos in earthquake-hit Myanmar and Thailand and ensure that all possible help is extended to them, as he commiserated with families and victims of the powerful temblor that rocked the neighboring countries. Escudero said the Philippine embassies in Yangon and Bangkok should […]
Following the devastating earthquake in Myanmar, Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III asked the Department of Public Works and Highway (DPWH) to conduct a thorough assessment of the structural integrity of public infrastructure across the country, citing the recent collapse of a bridge in Isabela as a pressing reminder of the need for greater preparedness. […]
Top officials from the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), the Department of Health, and the Philippine Air Force participated in a send-off ceremony for the first batch of humanitarian responders heading to Myanmar to assist with recovery efforts following a devastating earthquake. The Philippine contingent departed from Colonel Jesus Villamor Air Base in Pasay City […]