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Senator Alan Peter Cayetano has renewed his call for the establishment of an Emergency Response Department (ERD) in response to recent volcanic smog from Taal Volcano, saying the country needs to be prepared for geological hazards and climate-related threats.
On the 33rd Anniversary of the Bureau of Fire Protection - National Capital Region (BFP- NCR), Sen. Cynthia Villar lauded the gallant men and women of BFP - NCR for their invaluable service and the significant role they play to save lives and properties due to fires and other disasters.
Senator Win Gatchalian wants local government units to strengthen their respective disaster preparedness programs to help sustain economic development in their communities.
THE Philippines tops a list of 142 countries in disaster preparedness, a recent global survey showed, with the highest proportion of households — 84 percent — having a disaster plan. This was higher than Vietnam (83 percent), Cambodia (82 percent), Thailand (67 percent) and the United States (62 percent), the survey by Gallup for the Lloyd's Register Foundation showed.
TOKYO, Japan — Japan will lift its week-old "megaquake" warning later Thursday if there is no further major seismic activity, the disaster management minister said.
MANILA, Philippines — The government released P2.33 billion in calamity funds last month to finance various disaster relief operations nationwide.
SENATOR RONALD "BATO" DELA ROSASenate Bill No. 2780 An Act Granting Juridical Personality And Legal Capacity To The Board of the Fund For Responding to Loss and Damage Due to Climate Change "Loss and Damage Fund Board Act" August 13, 2024
Why do people often turn to God when they face disaster? How can He use difficult times to draw us to Himself?