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In a relentless bid to promote disaster preparedness and foster understanding of earthquake impacts, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) will hold its 2nd Earthquake Preparedness Summit from April 8 to April 9, 2025, at the Madison 101 Hotel in Quezon City. Themed “A Heightened Preparedness and Readiness to Respond,” the summit advocates for a […]
In a significant step towards enhancing disaster resilience, 1,800 barangay officials and civic volunteers from 45 highly vulnerable municipalities across Regions I and II, as well as the Cordillera Administrative Region, graduated from the AGRIDAM-Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (CBDRRM) Training of Trainers program. Agridam, an Ilokano word meaning “to be alert,” was launched […]
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla, vice chair for disaster preparedness of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, today lauded the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) for their effective preemptive evacuation of residents in areas along the path of Severe Tropical Storm Nika. In a press conference at […]
Top officials of the Department of National Defense (DND) and the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) extend their heartfelt gratitude to the governments of Singapore and Malaysia for their swift response in sending air assets to aid in the humanitarian efforts following the devastation caused by Typhoon Kristine. These contributions are vital for providing immediate […]
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 […]