Tag: Disaster Preparedness
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Iloilo City Launches Program to Train Young Emergency Responders
Iloilo City has initiated a new program aimed at equipping its youth to serve as emergency responders. The Kabataang Emergency Champions program, a collaboration between the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) and the Technical Institute of Iloilo City (TIIC), was officially launched on February 17, 2025. The initiative targets individuals aged 15 to 35, recognizing their potential…
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Phivolcs Unveils Bicolano Sourcebook to Boost Disaster Readiness
LEGAZPI CITY – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) under the Department of Science and Technology launched a groundbreaking Bicolano sourcebook on Wednesday, aimed at enhancing disaster preparedness in the region. The two-year project, named DANAS, focuses on ‘Earthquake, Tsunami, and Volcano Disaster Narratives for Experiential Knowledge-based Science Communication,’ and seeks to deepen…
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MinDA and OCD Join Forces to Enhance Disaster Readiness in Mindanao
DAVAO CITY – In a significant move to improve disaster preparedness across Mindanao, the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) are collaborating closely. MinDA Secretary Leo Tereso Magno recently announced that a meeting held on February 11 with the OCD was centered around the creation of the Mindanao Disaster Resiliency…
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Philippines Shows Progress in Disaster Preparedness but More Action Required
In a recent statement, Ariel Nepomuceno, the administrator of the Office of Civil Defense, highlighted the advancements in disaster preparedness across the Philippines. He specifically praised the increased utilization of hazard assessment tools like Hazard Hunter and Geohazard maps, which have been instrumental in helping Filipinos understand and prepare for potential disasters. Despite these improvements,…
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Philippine Space Agency Chief’s Appointment Postponed Amid Data Sharing Issues
On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, the Commission on Appointments (CA) chose to delay the confirmation process for Joel Joseph Marciano Jr., the Director General of the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA), due to concerns about the agency’s data sharing practices. The decision came after CA Majority Leader Rep. Elray Villafuerte voiced strong criticism against PhilSA for…
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Philippines Unveils Advanced Wave Flume Facility in Ilocos Norte to Boost Coastal Resilience
In a significant step towards enhancing coastal resilience, the Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) in Batac City, Ilocos Norte, has introduced the nation’s first two-dimensional wave flume facility. Launched on February 3, 2025, this PHP41-million project, funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), aims to simulate and study complex wave and water movements…
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DSWD Donates P4.4 Million Multipurpose Facility to Mawab, Davao de Oro
In a significant boost to community infrastructure, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in the Davao Region (DSWD-11) has presented a new multipurpose building valued at PHP4.4 million to the town of Mawab in Davao de Oro. Regional Director Merlinda Paragamac highlighted that the facility, funded through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated…
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Angeles City Unveils Groundbreaking Emergency Response App
In a significant move to bolster emergency services, Angeles City in Pampanga introduced its pioneering emergency response mobile application on January 28, 2025. Named Angeleño Alerto! 24/7 Mobile App – Personal On-call Guard Interface (POGI), the app was launched with a demonstration to showcase its functionality and effectiveness. Mayor Carmelo Lazatin Jr. highlighted that the…
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Empowering Local Leaders to Enhance Disaster Response and Community Resilience
In a significant move to bolster disaster preparedness, over 1,800 village officials and volunteers from Regions 1, 2, and the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) have been certified as trainers in disaster risk reduction and management. The certification ceremony, held at the Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena, marked the culmination of a rigorous five-day training program aimed…
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