Tag: Disaster Management
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Philippine and Thai Defense Leaders Strengthen Ties on Disaster Management and Security
DEEPENING PARTNERSHIP. Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and Thai Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai convened to discuss disaster risk reduction and management, as well as to explore new areas of cooperation during the ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting Retreat in Penang, Malaysia on February 26, 2025. The leaders pledged to bolster their nations’ relationship to enhance…
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Philippines and Australia Strengthen Development Partnership
In a significant move to bolster their bilateral relations, the Philippines and Australia have recommitted to their development partnership. The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) in Manila announced that the inaugural Philippines-Australia High-Level Consultations on Development took place on February 18 at the NEDA Central Office in Mandaluyong City. This meeting was a key…
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Himamaylan Tent City Prepares 300 Shelters for Kanlaon Volcano Evacuees
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has announced that the Himamaylan Tent City is now equipped with 300 family tents, ready to accommodate evacuees threatened by the unrest of Mt. Kanlaon. Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno of the OCD highlighted the government’s comprehensive strategy in managing the crisis, following directives from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and…
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Malaysian Government Shows Interest in Cebu City’s Water Dam Projects
CEBU CITY – Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia announced on Monday that the Malaysian government is keen on supporting Cebu City’s infrastructure initiatives, particularly the construction of dams to enhance the city’s water supply. Garcia revealed that discussions with Malaysian representatives, facilitated by the Malaysian Islamic Chamber of Commerce, focused on potential public-private partnerships (PPP) to…
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Iligan City Allocates PHP27 Million for Advanced Mobile Satellite System to Aid Disaster Response
In a move to bolster its disaster management capabilities, Iligan City has greenlit a PHP27 million budget for the acquisition of a state-of-the-art mobile satellite communication system. This decision was announced in Cagayan de Oro City by Armien Alloro, the head of the Iligan City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office. Alloro emphasized that the new…
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Iligan City Invests PHP27 Million in Mobile Satellite System for Disaster Response
In a move to bolster disaster management, Iligan City has allocated PHP27 million for the acquisition of a mobile satellite communication system. This decision was announced in Cagayan de Oro City by Armien Alloro, who leads the Iligan City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office. The system is designed to streamline disaster response efforts by serving…
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Albay’s Camalig Town Keeps Close Watch on Rivers Amid Persistent Heavy Rain
In response to the ongoing heavy rainfall caused by a shear line, the local government of Camalig in Albay is vigilantly monitoring its river systems for potential flooding and lahar threats. Tim Florece, the town’s information officer, shared in a phone interview that while river levels are currently normal, they are nearing alert levels in…
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OCD Administrator Calls for NDRRMC Law Revisions and Improved Warning Systems
The head of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno, is advocating for changes to the legislation that established the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). He believes that amending the law to allow the formation of an executive committee would streamline decision-making processes, which currently require the full council’s involvement.…
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Nipa Hut Village for Mt. Kanlaon Evacuees Progresses in Bago City
In Bago City, Negros Occidental, the construction of a temporary housing solution for those displaced by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon is advancing. The ‘bahay kubo’ or nipa hut village, located at the Payag Sang Kapag-on Village in Barangay Napoles, is designed to offer shelter to families affected by the volcanic activity. As of the…
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Marcos Government Praised for Proactive Disaster Management
Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno of the Office of Civil Defense has commended the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for its proactive stance on disaster preparedness and response. Speaking from Manila, Nepomuceno emphasized the importance of these efforts, given the Philippines’ position in the Pacific Ring of Fire, which makes it highly susceptible to natural…
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