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Mandatory ROTC bilang paghahanda sa mga kalamidad, isinulong

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 31 08:43 PM

Matapos yanigin ng lindol ang Luzon, muling isinulong ni Pangulong Marcos Jr. ang pagbabalik ng mandatory ROTC sa senior high school. Read more »

Conscription: Why it may not be good for PH, according to defense analyst

Meg Pio de Roda
Posted at Feb 09 02:14 AM

Defense analyst and award-winning journalist Manuel Mogato explains why mandatory military service is a bad idea for the Philippines at this time. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: September 9, 2021

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Posted at Sep 09 11:40 PM

Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »

Manila prepares for Typhoon Kiko

Mores Heramis, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 09 02:13 PM

Members of the MDRRMO secure equipment on rescue boats in preparation for Typhoon Kiko on Thursday. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: July 01, 2021

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Updated as of Aug 16 03:10 PM

Here are the big stories today in photos. Read more »

PNP holds training to mark National Disaster Resilience Month

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 01 02:06 PM

Contingents from Northern Police District in Metro Manila rappel to rescue a “victim” during a search and rescue competition in observance of the National Disaster Resilience Month (NDRM) at the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) in Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig City on Thursday. Read more »

House OKs on second reading bill seeking translations for disaster announcements

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 16 09:51 PM

MANILA - The House of Representatives has approved House Bill 8943 or the “Language Accessibility of Public Information on Disaster Act,” on second reading.  Read more »

Alert level 2 itinaas sa Bulkang Taal

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Updated as of Mar 09 07:46 PM

Puspusan ang paghahanda ng mga lokal na pamahalaan sa Batangas sakaling lumala ang sitwasyon ng Bulkang Taal. Read more »

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

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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 »