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Nationwide simultaneous earthquake drill isinagawa

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 09 08:22 PM

Binigyang diin ng pamahalaan ang karanasan ng Syria at Turkey sa malakas na lindol para mas maging handa ang bansa sa tinatawag na 'The Big One.' Read more »

MMDA to build disaster training facility in Cavite

Jeff Caparas, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 16 03:57 PM

The Metro Manila Development Authority is set to build a Disaster Preparedness Training Facility in Carmona, Cavite this year. Read more »

Tsunami scenario included in NDRRMC’s earthquake drill

Bianca Dava, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 10 05:38 PM

A tsunami scenario was included in this year’s 4th quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill of the NDRRMC held Thursday. Read more »

Climate change isa sa nakikitang sanhi sa malawakang pinsala ng 'Paeng'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 01 08:13 PM

Malawak ang pinsalang iniwan ng Bagyong Paeng sa buong bansa. Read more »

'Karding' reminds us to be ready for emergencies

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Sep 26 05:50 PM

If you’re staying in flood-prone areas, or know family and friends who do, here are some things that may help you (or them) get typhoon-ready. Read more »

Mandatory ROTC bilang paghahanda sa mga kalamidad, isinulong

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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

ABS-CBN News
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

ABS-CBN News
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 »