Tag: Natural Disasters
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Ilocos Norte Encourages Livestock Owners to Secure Free Insurance
In a move to safeguard the livelihoods of its livestock farmers, the Batac City government in Ilocos Norte is promoting a free insurance program for registered livestock raisers. The initiative, announced on January 15, 2025, targets members of the Registry System for Basic Sector in Agriculture (RSBSA) and is facilitated through the Philippine Crop Insurance…
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Philippines to Launch LITAW Program for Swift Disaster Relief in January
In a significant move to bolster disaster response, the Philippines is gearing up to launch the LITAW Program this month. The initiative, which stands for Liwanag (Light), Internet, Tubig (Water), Assistance, and Welfare, aims to deliver rapid and comprehensive aid to Filipino families affected by natural disasters such as typhoons, earthquakes, and fires. Senate Majority…
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Department of Agriculture Foresees Robust Recovery in Rice Production for 2025
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has expressed a positive outlook for the recovery of local palay production in 2025, following a challenging year marked by natural disasters. In a recent statement, DA spokesperson Arnel De Mesa projected that rice production would rebound to 20 million metric tons, a significant recovery from the setbacks caused by…
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Agriculture Secretary Sets High Bar for Two Top Officials
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has set a six-month deadline for two senior officials within the Department of Agriculture (DA) to enhance their performance. During a recent media dinner, Tiu Laurel expressed his high expectations and dissatisfaction with the current output of these officials, though he did not reveal their identities or specific roles.…
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Philippines to Import Record 4.7 Million Metric Tons of Rice Amid Natural Disasters
The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Tuesday that the Philippines might import up to 4.7 million metric tons of rice by year’s end, a record high driven by the impact of natural disasters on domestic rice production. As of December 12, actual rice imports have already reached 4.48 million metric tons, according to the…
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802 Schools in Western Visayas Switch to Alternative Learning After Mt. Kanlaon Eruption
In response to the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on December 9, the Department of Education in Western Visayas (DepEd VI) has announced that 802 public schools in the region have transitioned to an alternative delivery mode to safeguard students and staff. Hernani Escullar Jr., the information officer for DepEd VI, emphasized during a December 11…
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Urgent Evacuation Underway as Mount Kanlaon Erupts, Affecting Thousands
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has declared the evacuation of residents near Mount Kanlaon on Negros Island as a top priority following the volcano’s explosive eruption. The eruption, visible from La Castellana in Negros Occidental, prompted immediate action from the authorities. Defense Secretary and National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council Chairman Gilberto Teodoro,…
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More Than 1,000 Families Remain in Shelters in Pangasinan After Typhoon Pepito
In the aftermath of Typhoon Pepito, also known internationally as Man-yi, over 1,000 families, totaling 3,336 individuals, continue to seek refuge in evacuation centers across Pangasinan. As of Monday afternoon, these families had evacuated their homes over the weekend to escape the storm’s wrath. Assistant Director Pia Flores from the Pangasinan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction…
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Yolanda Survivors Urged to Apply Lessons Learned for Future Resilience
On the 11th anniversary of Super Typhoon Yolanda, also known internationally as Haiyan, officials in Tacloban City emphasized the importance of learning from past disasters to enhance future resilience. The commemoration took place on November 8, 2024, and was marked by a solemn tribute at a mass grave site in Basper village, where over 2,000…
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