Tag: Disaster Resilience
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DHSUD Celebrates 6th Anniversary, Highlights PBBM’s 4PH Program’s Impact on Filipino Lives
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) marked its sixth anniversary with a celebration that highlighted the transformative effects of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program. The event, held at the DHSUD’s main office in Quezon City, was attended by key figures including Housing Secretary Jose Rizalino…
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DSWD’s LAWA at BINHI Project to Aid Over 8,900 Bicol Residents
In a significant move to combat food insecurity and water scarcity, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has launched the Project Local Adaptation to Water Access and Breaking Insufficiency through Nutritious Harvest (LAWA at BINHI) in the Bicol region. This initiative, set to benefit more than 8,900 residents, was discussed at a recent…
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OCD Administrator Urges Tighter Building Code Enforcement to Boost Earthquake Readiness
MANILA – Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno, the head of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), has once again emphasized the need for a more rigorous application of the National Building Code and a halt to building projects in restricted zones across the Philippines. This push is aimed at significantly improving the nation’s readiness for earthquakes. In…
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PAGCOR Unveils Two New Socio-Civic Centers in Davao de Oro
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has recently opened two new socio-civic centers in the towns of Maragusan and New Bataan, located in Davao de Oro province. The inauguration took place on January 23, 2025, with each center constructed using a budget of PHP50 million. These facilities are designed to provide safe havens during…
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New PHP28.9 Million Flood Defense Completed in La Union
In a significant step towards enhancing flood resilience, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has finalized a PHP28.9 million flood control project in Barangay Namaltugan, Sudipen, La Union. The 254-meter-long structure, completed on December 14 of the previous year, serves to protect four local villages from the swelling waters of the Amburayan River.…
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DPWH Finishes P28.9 Million Flood Defense Project in La Union
In a significant move to bolster flood defenses, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed a PHP28.9 million flood control structure in Barangay Namaltugan, Sudipen, La Union. The project, finalized on December 14 of the previous year, spans 254 lineal meters and serves to protect four local villages from the flooding threats…
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Ilocos Region’s DPWH Completes Over 1,200 Infrastructure Projects in 2024
The Department of Public Works and Highways in the Ilocos Region (DPWH-1) has successfully completed 1,278 out of 1,729 planned infrastructure projects in 2024, utilizing a budget of PHP71.86 billion. These projects span various categories, significantly enhancing the region’s infrastructure. Among the completed works are 202 road projects, 69 bridges, and 211 flood control structures,…
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Philippine Congress Urges Action on Education Reforms Following EDCOM 2 Year 2 Report
In a significant move to overhaul the Philippine education system, the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) presented its Year 2 report, titled ‘Fixing the Foundations,’ to Speaker Martin Romualdez on January 27, 2025. The report, handed over by EDCOM 2 co-chairpersons Baguio Rep. Mark Go and Pasig Rep. Roman Romulo, calls for urgent…
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Arteche, Eastern Samar to Establish Water Refilling Station with SGLG Funds
In a move to enhance disaster resilience, the local government of Arteche in Eastern Samar is set to construct a water refilling station, funded by a PHP1-million grant from the 2023 Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) award. This initiative, spearheaded by Mayor Roland Boie Evardone, aims to secure a reliable source of clean and…
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Philippine Civil Defense Chief Expresses Solidarity with Taiwan Earthquake Victims
In a heartfelt message, Ariel Nepomuceno, the head of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in the Philippines, expressed his deep condolences to those affected by the recent 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Taiwan. The quake, which occurred shortly after midnight on Tuesday, led to 27 injuries, triggered landslides, and caused extensive damage to residential areas. Nepomuceno…
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