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Gov't bares plan to acquire emergency response vehicles

Jeck Batallones, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 28 08:06 PM

DND officer-in-charge Senior Undersecretary Jose Faustino, Jr. said Monday that the government plans to acquire emergency response vehicles for its regional offices. Read more »

Marcos wants easier distribution of relief goods

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 06 09:19 PM

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday said red tape must be reduced in the distribution of relief aid to calamity and disaster victims. Read more »

DBM says disaster management fund raised to P31-B in 2023

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 03 06:15 PM

The DBM said Thursday it increased the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (NDRRMF) in the proposed 2023 national budget to strengthen the country's preparedness and response during calamities. Read more »

Marcos Jr. visits storm-hit areas in Maguindanao del Norte

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 01 10:26 PM

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the government must recalibrate its disaster response following the deadly impact of Paeng. Read more »

India bridge collapse kills more than 130

Siddharaj Solanki, EPA-EFE
Posted at Oct 31 03:13 PM

At least 130 people have been reported dead in the incident and police, military and disaster response teams were deployed for the continuing rescue operations, according to local police. Read more »

2 soldiers preparing for Abra quake response killed by alleged NPA: military

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 27 06:37 PM

Two soldiers preparing to help in Abra's disaster response after a devastating quake were killed by suspected communist rebels, the military said. Read more »

New app launched to boost disaster response efforts

Jasmin Romero, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 14 10:40 PM

The government launched Wednesday a new app that could boost disaster preparedness and response of both the national and the local governments. Read more »

Flood hits parts of Negros Oriental, classes suspended in Guihulngan City

Annie Perez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 09 09:14 AM

Heavy rains caused floods in two barangays in Guihulangan City, Negros Oriental Monday night. Read more »

Marcos, binisita ang Abra na niyanig ng lindol

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 28 08:05 PM

Nagtungo sa Abra si Pangulong Marcos para personal na kumustahin ang pagtugon ng gobyerno sa mga nasalanta ng lindol. Read more »

AirAsia, ABS-CBN Foundation partner for disaster response

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 19 06:32 PM

AirAsia Philippines and ABS-CBN Foundation Inc (AFI) on Tuesday announced they are partnering for disaster response and various other corporate social responsibility initiatives. Read more »

New Delhi fire kills at least 27

Sajjad Hussain, AFP
Posted at May 15 04:50 PM

At least 27 people died and dozens more were injured in a massive fire in a building in the Indian capital New Delhi on May 13, emergency services said. Read more »

Philippines to buy 32 new Black Hawk helicopters

Jaehwa Bernardo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 16 04:07 PM

The Philippines is buying 32 new S-70i Black Hawk helicopters to boost its disaster response capabilities, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Sunday. 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 »

PH to tap $80-M loan from World Bank for disaster response

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 23 03:35 PM

The Philippines will draw $80 million (P4 billion) from the World Bank for disaster relief and rehabilitation following the onslaught of typhoon Odette Read more »

Mandanas ruling could have helped LGUs brace for Odette: senator

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 21 10:40 AM

Sen. Imee Marcos said Tuesday the implementation of the Mandanas ruling, which entitles local governments to a share of all national taxes, could have helped low-class towns prepare better for Typhoon Odette. Read more »

How to help Typhoon Odette survivors

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Dec 20 03:03 PM

When sending cash, there are many options you can help but which one is the right one for you? 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 »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: November 16, 2021

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 17 01:08 AM

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

Philippines, Japan hold disaster response training

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 16 01:16 PM

Members of the 51st Engineering Brigade of the Philippine Army Rescue team recover a victim during a mock earthquake scenario in Taguig. Read more »

COVID-19 protocol set, evacuation sites ready as 'Auring' approaches: NDRRMC

Angela Coloma, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 20 01:53 PM

MANILA - Evacuation centers in areas poised to be affected by the first tropical storm to hit the Philippines in 2021 have been prepared for evacuees, with COVID-19 prevention measures in place, the office leading the country’s disaster response said Saturday.  Read more »