Tag: Resilience
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Phivolcs Releases Earthquake and Volcanic Hazard Sourcebooks in Hiligaynon to Boost Local Resilience
In a significant move to enhance local resilience and understanding of natural hazards, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has released sourcebooks on earthquake and volcanic hazards written in Hiligaynon. The materials, developed under the DANAS (Disaster Narratives) Project, were officially handed over to the University of the Philippines Visayas and other stakeholders…
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Cagsawa Festival Celebrates Albay’s Rich Heritage and Forward-Looking Spirit
The Cagsawa Festival, held in Daraga, Albay, kicked off with a vibrant ceremony at the Cagsawa Ruins Park, attended by notable figures including Senator Imee Marcos. The festival not only commemorates the region’s storied past but also underscores the resilience and forward-thinking attitude of the Bicolano people. Marcos highlighted the festival’s role in honoring history…
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La Castellana’s Tribu Bailes de Luces Triumphs at Dinagyang Festival’s Ilomination
La Castellana, a town severely impacted by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Occidental, celebrated a significant victory as its dance group, Tribu Bailes de Luces, clinched the top spot at the 2025 Dinagyang Festival’s Ilomination in Iloilo City. The group’s win was announced during the festival’s closing ceremony on January 26, 2025, marking…
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President Marcos Jr. Oversees Handover of Over 3,500 Homes in Leyte to Typhoon Yolanda Survivors
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. recently spearheaded the distribution of 3,517 new homes to families impacted by Super Typhoon Yolanda in the Eastern Visayas region. The event took place at Burauen Community College in Leyte, where the President symbolically handed over keys to local leaders and selected beneficiaries. The housing initiative, part of the government’s…
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Cebu Archbishop Urges Faithful to Enter 2025 with Renewed Faith and Hope
Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma has called upon the people of Cebu to welcome the New Year with a renewed sense of faith and hope, inspired by the journey of the Three Wise Men. In a video message released on New Year’s Eve, Palma spoke in Cebuano, emphasizing the importance of emulating the wise men’s determination…
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Philippines Aims for Security and Resilience by 2025, Says Defense Secretary
MANILA – In his New Year’s message, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. expressed optimism about the future of the Philippines, envisioning it as a secure and climate-resilient nation by 2025. He described the country as an archipelagic state ready to play a significant role on the global stage and serve as a stable foundation for…
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Philippines Aims for Security and Resilience in 2025, Says Defense Secretary
MANILA – In his New Year’s message, Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. expressed optimism about the future, envisioning the Philippines as a secure and climate-resilient nation by 2025. He described the country as an archipelagic state ready to play a significant role on the global stage and serve as a stable foundation…
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Romualdez Welcomes 2025 with Optimism and Call for Unity Under Marcos Jr.’s Leadership
Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez greeted the arrival of 2025 with a message filled with optimism and a call for national unity, urging Filipinos to view the New Year as a chance to forge a more robust and resilient Philippines under the guidance of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. In his New Year’s address, Romualdez emphasized…
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