Tag: Emergency Preparedness
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DOH-Region 8 Alerts Public to Water-Borne Disease Risks Amid Heavy Rains
In response to the heavy rainfall that has been affecting Eastern Visayas since last week, the Department of Health (DOH) in Region 8 has issued a stern warning about the potential outbreak of water-borne diseases. The advisory, released on Monday, highlighted the dangers of flooding which can lead to health issues such as leptospirosis, cholera,…
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Canlaon City Initiates Nighttime Evacuation Drills in Response to Mt. Kanlaon’s Eruption Threat
In a proactive move to safeguard its residents, the local government of Canlaon City in Negros Oriental has started conducting nighttime evacuation drills. This initiative comes in response to the looming threat of a major eruption from the active Mt. Kanlaon, which recently showed signs of unrest by emitting a dark plume reaching 1.2 kilometers…
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Comprehensive Measures in Place for Peaceful INC Rally in Manila
MANILA – The Office of Civil Defense-National Capital Region (OCD-NCR) has confirmed that ample resources are in place to ensure the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) National Rally for Peace on January 13 proceeds smoothly and safely. Director George Keyser of OCD-NCR emphasized that safety is the top priority for this significant gathering. Keyser detailed that…
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Robust Preparations in Place for Iglesia Ni Cristo’s Peace Rally in Manila
MANILA – The Office of Civil Defense in the National Capital Region (OCD-NCR) has confirmed that ample resources are in place to guarantee a peaceful and orderly Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) National Rally for Peace on January 13. Director George Keyser of OCD-NCR emphasized that safety is the top priority for this major event, ensuring…
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NFA Confident in Meeting 2025 Rice Buffer Stock Goals
The National Food Authority (NFA) is set to increase its procurement of palay from local farmers in 2025, aiming to elevate the national rice buffer stock from a nine-day to a fifteen-day supply. This move is part of a broader strategy to ensure sufficient reserves for emergency and disaster relief efforts across the country. NFA…
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Tsunami Scenario to be Added to National Earthquake Drills Following Ilocos Sur Quakes
MANILA – In response to a series of offshore earthquakes near Ilocos Sur, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is pushing for the inclusion of tsunami scenarios in the upcoming Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill. This move aims to bolster public readiness for potential tsunami events. OCD chief Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno emphasized the importance of this…
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Tsunami Scenarios to be Added to National Earthquake Drills Following Ilocos Sur Quakes
MANILA – In response to a series of offshore earthquakes near Ilocos Sur, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is pushing for the inclusion of tsunami scenarios in the upcoming Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill. This move aims to bolster public readiness for potential tsunami events. OCD chief Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno emphasized the importance of integrating…
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Tsunami Scenario to be Added to National Earthquake Drill Following Ilocos Sur Quakes
MANILA – In response to a series of offshore earthquakes near Ilocos Sur, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is pushing for the inclusion of a tsunami scenario in the upcoming Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill. This move aims to bolster public readiness for potential tsunami events. OCD chief Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno emphasized the importance of…
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DSWD Prepares Relief as Tropical Depression Querubin Approaches Caraga
In anticipation of Tropical Depression Querubin’s impact, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in the Caraga Region (DSWD-13) has strategically placed relief supplies in warehouses starting Tuesday afternoon. The agency is on high alert, continuously monitoring the situation and maintaining close coordination with local government units (LGUs) to manage the threat effectively. DSWD-13 has…
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Tropical Depression Querubin Heightens Flood and Lahar Risks in Visayas and Mindanao
Residents in the Visayas and Mindanao regions are urged to be vigilant as Tropical Depression Querubin escalates the dangers of flooding and lahar flows due to heavy rainfall. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has also noted that the shear line is impacting Eastern Visayas, Caraga, and the broader Davao Region, compounding…
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