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THE DAY IN PHOTOS: July 01, 2021

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 02 01:01 AM

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 »

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

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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 »