President balances crisis, dev’t thrust
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ramps up flood control, disaster resilience, infrastructure, investment and community assistance while advancing long-term…
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disaster
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Magalong pushes back vs online criticism
Baguio Mayor Benjamin Magalong responded to online criticism from two vloggers, defending the city government’s disaster response and questioning the motives…
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PNP intensifies rescue ops amid habagat onslaught
Police teams have rescued 180 individuals and supported 164 relief operations since the heavy rainfall began.
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DoST launches AI, solar infrastructure projects
DoST launched AI-powered education, smart tourism, disaster resilience and solar-powered food security projects in Romblon to expand opportunities and…
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Typhoon, flood victims get assistance from PAGCOR
PAGCOR released P65.6 million in food and non-food aid to flood-hit communities across Luzon and Metro Manila, distributing 47,192 relief packs following…
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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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Habagat death toll climbs to 8 — NDRRMC
Habagat’s heavy monsoon rains have left at least eight people dead and displaced over 124,000 families across eight Philippine regions, according to the…
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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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‘Maymay’ leaves trail of damage
Typhoon “Maymay” caused more than 35 incidents in Baguio City, including fallen trees, landslides, flooding, utility damage, and displacement of families, as…
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Rain doesn’t fall equally on everyone
The steady rhythm of raindrops on our windows reminds us to pause amid life’s relentless pace and not think about the bad news we see everywhere online.
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Enhancing disaster preparedness and response
I have long advocated the establishment of dedicated, safe and mandatory evacuation centers across the country to provide disaster victims with secure and…
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Villages gear up for disaster risks
The Department of Social Welfare and Development trained disaster response teams in 135 Cordillera barangays to strengthen community resilience, disaster…
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Go renews push for updated Building Code
Senator Bong Go urged Congress to pass a new National Building Code, calling for stronger construction standards, stricter enforcement, and disaster-resilient…
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Legarda pushes disaster readiness
Senator Loren Legarda calls for stronger disaster preparedness as the Philippines observes National Disaster Resilience Month, highlighting climate action,…
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Strong quake hits Japan; initial death toll at 13
A powerful earthquake struck Japan’s Kyushu region, leaving at least 13 dead, dozens injured, and widespread destruction, while Philippine authorities…
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Legarda pushes nature-based solutions to strengthen disaster resilience
Sen. Loren Legarda urges nature-based solutions to boost disaster resilience in the Philippines, highlighting mangroves, forests, wetlands, coral reefs, and…
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Body recovered after Solomons mine landslide
A landslide at the Gold Ridge mine in the Solomon Islands leaves one person dead as authorities continue search and recovery efforts for missing miners amid…
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