Beyond Good Intentions: How to Make Disaster Relief More Meaningful
SM Foundation’s Operation Tulong Express (OPTE) volunteers Irene Agbayani and Stephen Viray share five practical tips for effective disaster relief work:…
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disaster preparedness
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DoST kicks off ‘Handa Pilipinas’ disaster resilience expo
The DoST’s 2026 Handa Pilipinas exposition in Leyte showcases disaster mitigation technologies, early warning systems and scientific tools for stronger…
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Cebu provincial gov’t evaluates P19.28-B disaster recovery plan
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro led an assessment of Northern Cebu’s post-disaster rehabilitation efforts, including the use of funds under an estimated…
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Philippines again tops global disaster-risk ranking
The Philippines again ranked first in the WorldRiskIndex 2026 with a score of 46.69, reflecting its high exposure and vulnerability to natural hazards.
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Cebu province expands disaster plan funds for 2027
Cebu’s provincial disaster office has proposed a P400-million budget for 2027 to strengthen disaster preparedness, response and recovery capabilities,…
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Phl disaster law draws ASEAN interest
The Philippines is sharing its new anticipatory action law with ASEAN neighbors as the region strengthens disaster preparedness and resilience.
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Phl joins disaster-resilient infrastructure coalition
The Philippines joins the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure as its 71st member, strengthening access to climate risk data, technical expertise…
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Tzu Chi raises funds for disaster victims
Tzu Chi volunteers in Ormoc raised P12,492 for disaster victims in Nepal and Tibet, turning compassion into action through community fundraising and relief…
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PSAC urges stronger disaster, water resilience
PSAC urges the government to act before disasters strike by accelerating reforms for earthquake resilience, flood control and water security.
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Bad executioners
The grief doesn’t even include the ceaseless horrors over the unresolved massive corruption, official or unofficial, attending scores of wrecked flood control…
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Unsung heroes answer disaster calls
As National Heroes Day is observed, police, soldiers, Coast Guard crews, firefighters, disaster workers and volunteers continue risking their lives to rescue…
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Walang pasok
Real resilience requires fewer heroic efforts after an emergency because we have done more of what must be done before it happens.
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More engaged private-sector disaster response pressed
Teodoro said regulations should not simply copy international practices without considering local conditions and funding.
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One Meralco Foundation Extends Immediate Relief to Habagat-Hit Communities
‘In times of disaster, our responsibility to communities extends far beyond restoring physical light — it is about restoring hope.’ – OMF President Jeffrey O.…
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Strengthening health care, disaster preparedness
I believe that our health care system should be strengthened along with the government’s disaster preparedness and response.
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Greedy conscience
Greed has taken over conscience; it effectively numbs the internal voice that recognizes the harm done to others.
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SM malls play big role in disaster resilience
Sustex brings together sustainability partners and stakeholders to create a lasting impact.
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