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Disaster resilience, sustainability in the spotlight

SM
Posted at Mar 01 11:53 AM

SM Prime and DOST hold a series of sustainability and resilience mall exhibits. Read more »

Gov't urged to invest in disaster resilience after Odette devastation

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 25 10:44 PM

Dr. Ted Esguerra explained that power and communication facilities should be calamity-proof, noting that the country experiences several earthquakes and typhoons annually. Read more »

Big firms mobilizing in typhoon relief

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 20 11:49 AM

Some of the country’s biggest firms are already mobilizing to help in areas badly hit by Typhoon Odette, a private sector foundation said on Monday. Read more »

PH urged to tap private financing for climate response

Bruce Rodriguez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 19 08:58 PM

The Philippines should tap the private sector and urge developed nations to fund the country's response to the climate crisis, several groups said 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 »

Group launches online portal to boost MSME resilience

Nika Lazo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 10 06:31 PM

The Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation said the SIKAP portal offers a variety of resources to micro, small and medium enterprises that will guide them to be more resilient in crisis situations. Read more »

House panel OKs bill mandating national emergency recovery program

Zandro Ochona, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 16 10:35 PM

The bill seeks to grant the President power to extend the validity of appropriations of projects earmarked to respond to national emergencies not extending beyond two years. Read more »

Legarda urges gov't: Focus on COVID-19, mainstream disaster resilience

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 26 01:53 PM

The proposed departments of water and disaster resilience are relevant but not urgent as government must focus on the pandemic after a series of typhoons inundated Luzon, a lawmaker said Thursday. Read more »

‘Hindi pa rin tayo handa’: VP Leni urges officials to invest in disaster resilience

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 07 08:54 PM

The national plan for rebuilding destroyed infrastructure and providing aid to affected residents should not be short-term, Robredo said. Read more »

Panukalang dep't of disaster resilience muling tinalakay matapos ang 'Rolly'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 03 08:13 PM

Muling lumutang ang panukalang itatag ang Department of Disaster Resilience kasunod ng bagyong Rolly.  Read more »

Lacson, Gordon nix Bong Go's pitch to create Department of Disaster Resilience

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 02 03:50 PM

Senators Richard Gordon and Panfilo Lacson on Monday opposed a proposal to create the Department of Disaster Resilience (DDR), saying existing government agencies are already performing the mandate of the proposed addition to an already "bloated" bureaucracy. Read more »

Bill creating disaster department hurdles final reading at House of Reps.

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 22 06:35 PM

Voting 241 against seven, and with one abstention, the House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on third and final reading House Bill 5989 that will create a Department of Disaster Resilience (DDR) in government.   Read more »

House panel OKs proposed 'Marawi Siege Compensation Act'

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 03 09:56 PM

The House Committee on Disaster Resilience, chaired by Rep. Lucy Torres-Gomez (4th District, Leyte), on Thursday approved the proposed "Marawi Siege Compensation Act". 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 »

NDRRMC, DOH go online for National Disaster Resilience Month

Bettina Magsaysay, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 06 11:18 PM

July is National Disaster Resilience Month in the country. Read more »

'We can't just be praying': How priest brought hope to Tondo community amid quarantine

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 06 11:58 AM

With masks and latex gloves on, the priest and his team of volunteers walked long distances to reach households in need. Read more »

SM gives P100 million to COVID-19 relief

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 30 03:39 PM

SM said it has contributed PHP100 million to a private sector initiative to help poor people affected by the COVID-19 lockdown.  Read more »

7.6 million reached by the 'Project Ugnayan' fundraiser

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 16 10:51 PM

Over 7.6 million from the poor communities in Metro Manila have received aid through a fundraiser by business giants. Read more »

Aboitiz Group donates P100 million to help communities affected by COVID-19 lockdown

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 07 05:39 PM

The Aboitiz Group on Tuesday said it has donated P100 million to the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation's drive to help communities affected by the COVID-19 lockdown.  Read more »