Tag: National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council

Amid El Niño, NDRRMC releases P18.3 million for cloud-seeding operations

(Eagle News) — The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council has released P18.3 million to regional offices of the Department of Agriculture for the conduct of cloud-seeding operations that will supposedly help mitigate the effects of El Nino. In a statement, the NDRRMC said the operations, which aim to change the amount or type of precipitation that falls from the clouds by dispersing substances into the air that modify microphysical processes, have been recommended for Regions […]

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NDRRMC: More than 5,000 people affected by “Usman” in Regions V and VIII

(Eagle News)–Almost 5000 people were affected by Tropical Depression “Usman” in Regions V and VIII, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said on Sunday, Dec. 30. According to the NDRRMC,  the 4,906 persons translate to 1,274 families. Over 1000, or 1,169 families (2,567 persons) were also pre-emptively evacuated in 29 barangays in Region VIII, the NDRRMC said. Seventy-eight areas were also reported flooded in Regions V and VIII. The Philippine Coast Guard has […]

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NDRRMC still on red alert status due to typhoon Paeng

(Eagle News) — The Emergency Operation center of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) is still on red alert status due to typhoon Paeng (international name Trami). NDRRMC Spokesperson Edgar Posadas said the red alert status was not removed due to the on-going rescue operation for the missing victims of landslides in Itogon, Benguet and Naga City, Cebu. “Naka red-alert po tayo. Ibig sabihin nandoon lahat yung essential na ahensya na magproprovide […]

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NDRRMC: Over 8,000 families evacuated following Mt. Mayon’s phreatic eruption

By Mar Gabriel Eagle News Service Over 8,000 families have been evacuated, following Mt. Mayon’s phreatic eruption, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said on Wednesday. According to the NDRRMC, the 8,296 families–or over 34,000 individuals—have been brought to 30 evacuation centers in Albay. The evacuees are from barangays in Camalig, Ginobatan, Ligao, Daraga, Tabaco, Malilipot, Sto. Domingo Legaspi. The NDRRCMC said some of those evacuated were outside the 7-kilometer extended danger zone, […]

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NDRRMC: 5 teams deployed to Marawi now conducting post-conflict assessment; initial results expected by Oct. 27

(Eagle News) — An initial assessment of the damage in Marawi is expected to be completed by Oct. 27. Mina Marasigan, National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council spokesperson, said that five teams with 145 members each were deployed in the war-torn city for this purpose on Monday. She said 49 barangays are to be assessed. On Tuesday, President Rodrigo Duterte declared Marawi liberated from the clutches of terrorists who overran the city in May in a […]

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Surigao City quake causes more than Php 100 million damage

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council or NDRRMC estimated that the damage to infrastructure caused by the magnitude 6.7 earthquake that struck Surigao City had already reached Php 108.45 million. The NDRRMC added that 1, 034 houses were damaged by the earthquake while 155 houses were considered totally damaged. The NDRRMC is sending additional tents for the housing needs of the residents as well as water purification […]

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NDRRMC preps for Typhoon LAWIN

QUEZON CITY, Oct. 19 – The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council held its second Pre Disaster Risk Assessment (PDRA) meeting in preparation for TY LAWIN, on October 18, at the NDRRM Operations Center, Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City. The meeting was attended by NDRRMC Executive Director and Civil Defense Administrator Usec Ricardo B Jalad, Civil Defense Deputy Administrator for Operations Asec Rodolfo Demosthenes C Santillian and representatives from Member Agencies namely, AFP, […]

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DSWD remains on alert amid ‘Ferdie’, ‘Gener’

QUEZON CITY, Sept. 15 – With Typhoons Ferdie and Gener hitting the country almost simultaneously, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), together with the other members of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), continues to closely coordinate with local government units (LGUs) along the typhoons’ path to ensure immediate response to families that will be affected. In Basco, Batanes where signal number 4 was hoisted over the province due to Typhoon […]

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Five dead, tens of thousands flee Philippine floods

MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Five people have been killed in the Philippines and tens of thousands have fled from floods caused by days of unrelenting rain, rescuers said Sunday. Civil defence officials warned residents of Manila and nearby provinces to expect more heavy seasonal rain over the coming days as more than 24,000 people sought refuge in schools and government buildings. “We are expecting more low-lying areas to experience flooding,” National Disaster Risk Reduction and […]

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“Disaster preparedness is our responsibility as citizens” – DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo

QUEZON CITY, AUG. 1 – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo said that the department and the rest of Pres. Rodrigo Duterte’s administration puts strong emphasis on disaster preparedness and the need to empower Filipinos when it comes to developing resilience. This was one of the core messages in her speech during the closing ceremonies of the National Disaster Consciousness Month, led by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management […]

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ICYMI: NDRRMC monitors shake drill in Camp Aguinaldo

QUEZON City, Philippines – The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) set up its main coordinating base in Camp Aquinaldo where the government body monitored the ongoing earthquake drill all over Metro Manila. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Editing by DYC, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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DSWD prepares for rainy days

QUEZON CITY, June 21 — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) bared its preparatory efforts for the onset of the rainy season and La Niña. These include the Department’s standby capacities through its stockpiling of relief commodities, human resources, logistical facilities and standby funds. The Department will also beef up its available stocks of food and non-food items. DSWD is Vice-Chair for Response of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) and […]

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