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14 million Filipinos exposed to tsunami threat, warns Phivolcs

Aleta Nieva Nishimori, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 05 06:22 PM

Millions of people across the country, including those in the National Capital Region are exposed to the threat of tsunamis, and local communities must continue preparing for this hazard, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said Thursday.   Read more »

Public urged to use PHIVOLCS-developed app to report disaster

Aleta Nieva Nishimori, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 05 05:50 PM

Renato Solidum Jr., chief of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, said the public can use the Report a Disaster app through the Situation Data Mapper.   Read more »

ADB approves $500-million loan to PH for disaster, public health emergency response

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 10 04:47 PM

The Asian Development Bank said Thursday it approved a $500 million (P24.2 billion) policy-based loan to allow the Philippines to access emergency financing in times of disasters or public health emergencies. Read more »

DOST showcases new innovations in disaster preparedness, mitigation

Bettina Magsaysay, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 30 05:34 PM

Several innovations to address disaster preparedness and mitigation were featured by the Department of Science and Technology in observance of the National Disaster Resilience Month. Read more »

Aceh tsunami survivor hopes next generation will learn lessons

Heru Asprihanto, Reuters
Posted at Dec 21 10:44 AM

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia - Armilla Yanti was returning from her regular Sunday trip to the market in this Indonesian city when a towering tsunami wave crashed ashore. She and her parents survived, but her two sisters were killed on that fateful day on Dec. 26, 2004.  Read more »

Legazpi disaster officials prepare early for 'Tisoy'

Karren Canon, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 30 01:23 PM

LEGAZPI CITY – Disaster officials in the province of Albay are now in full alert, preparing early for the possible effects of typhoon Tisoy which is expected to hit the Bicol Region in the coming days. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: November 14, 2019

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 14 11:39 PM

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How prepared are Philippine communities to earthquakes, other disasters?

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 04 10:15 PM

Authorities call for stronger disaster preparedness initiatives in the wake of last month's deadly earthquakes that rocked several Mindanao provinces. Read more »

Protection from storm surge

Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 04 09:37 AM

The Leyte Embankment Project being built by the Department of Public Works and Highways is a 27.3-kilometer long, 4-meter high barrier. Read more »

SM takes part in proactive campaign to keep PH disaster-resilient

SM Supermalls
Updated as of Oct 23 05:50 PM

With disasters always threatening the Philippines, proactive initiates abound, such as the Adopt-A-City Program. Read more »

Hagupit ng 'Ondoy' nakatatak pa rin 10 taon matapos ang pananalasa

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 26 08:58 PM

Sampung taon na ang lumipas matapos ang bagyong Ondoy, pero nakatatak pa rin sa ilan ang pinsala nito.  Read more »

LOOK: Metro Manila residents participate in pre-dawn earthquake drill

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 27 10:16 PM

Making sure all scenarios are covered in the event of the "Big One", Metro Manila residents woke up early Saturday morning to take part in a metro-wide earthquake drill. Read more »

Public told to prepare for 4:00 a.m. metro-wide 'shake' drill

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 24 04:10 PM

The 5th metro-wide earthquake drill will take place during the early hours of Saturday, July 27, in contrast to past earthquake drills that were held during the day. Read more »

Private sector wants new disaster response, preparedness agency

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 18 08:09 PM

A privately-run disaster resilience group is urging the Philippine government to set up a new agency to take charge during disasters. The Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation says the new body should be able to integrate and synchronize efforts from the private and public sectors as well as from the international community. PDRF's Chief Resilience Officer Bill Luz adds such an agency would be able to tap resources and management skills of the private sector.    Read more »

Disaster preparedness seminar hatid sa mga taga-Pampanga

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 09 07:46 PM

Nagdaos ng lecture at pagsasanay sa paghahanda sa sakuna ang Red Alert Emergency Expo sa Pampanga. Read more »

Habagat, bagyo pinaghahandaan ng mga taga-Noveleta, Cavite

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 02 09:06 PM

Naghahanda na ang mga residente ng Noveleta, Cavite sa habagat at bagyo, lalo at lagi raw silang nalulubog sa baha. Read more »

Bataan naghahanda para sa posibleng pagbaha

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 01 08:37 PM

Naghahanda na ang disaster management at rescue teams sa Bataan para sa posibleng pagbaha. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: May 30, 2019

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 31 12:35 AM

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Coast Guard launches ‘Oplan Kahandaan’

Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 30 04:01 PM

Coast Guard personnel stand at attention in front of newly acquired rescue boats at the Philippines Coast Guard Headquarters at the Port of Manila on Thursday. Read more »

Structural safety standards must be taught in HS, says Phivolcs head

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 24 10:58 PM

Safety standards when constructing houses and establishments should be included in the high school curriculum to ensure that Filipinos do not build substandard houses that may be smashed by minor quakes, Phivolcs chief Renato Solidum said Wednesday. Read more »