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Philippine Information Agency (PIA)
- Organization type:News & Media
General contact information
- URL: http://www.pia.gov.ph/
- Address: PIA Bldg., Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
- Postal Code: 1100
- City: Metro Manila
- Country: Philippines
- Telephone: +6329204339
Mission & Disaster Reduction Profile
To provide people with adequate information to help them to make better decisions and identify opportunities that could improve their quality of life.
- Philippines: Climate Change Commission, Uni of the Philippines Visayas partner in disaster risk management
15 May 2013 - Philippines: Establishment of early warning system crucial in emerging hazard situations, says expert
6 May 2013 - Philippines: GIZ donates P1.6M worth of flood warning system for Albay
16 Apr 2013 - Philippines: The Environment Management Bureau wants climate change integrated in tertiary curriculum
4 Mar 2013 - NGO holds stakeholders forum on disaster, climate change
1 Mar 2013 - Philippines: St. Bernard shares best practices at international forum
28 Jan 2013 - Philippines: Legislator bats for land use plan in disaster risk reduction, management
15 Jan 2013 - Philippines: Environment authority lists climate change as top priority for 2013
10 Jan 2013 - Philippines: Typhoon 'Quinta' highlighted importance of disaster preparedness
2 Jan 2013 - Philippines: Heed weather advisories, geohazard maps
24 Dec 2012 - Philippines: Children taught to cope with disaster and climate change
18 Dec 2012 - Philippines: Climate change commish launches Twin Phoenix Project
12 Dec 2012 - Philippines: Conference highlights GIS use for disaster risk reduction
21 Nov 2012 - Philippines: Makati land use plan, zoning ordinance public hearing set
12 Nov 2012 - Philippines: Ifugao PDRRMC proposes P89 million-worth of projects
29 Oct 2012 - Philippines: High school climate change initiatives impress foreign tourists
17 Oct 2012 - Philippines: Civil defense to launch 2011-2028 disaster plan on Oct 10
9 Oct 2012 - Philippines: European Union allocates €384,000 for Saint Bernard disaster preparedness programs
28 Sep 2012 - Philippines: Govt allots P5B for flood mitigation projects
19 Sep 2012 - Philippines: New law ensures funds for LGUs’ climate change adaptation projects
10 Sep 2012 - Philippines: Mayor cautions against climate change
7 Sep 2012 - Philippines: President signs People's Survival Fund law
22 Aug 2012 - Philippines: DILG taps Girl Scouts for disaster preparedness
7 Aug 2012 - Philippines: Public-private groups unite for Capiz disaster preparedness
17 Jul 2012 - Philippines: PAGASA trains Sarangani DRRMCs on automated weather station
28 Jun 2012 - Philippines: Farmers, minimum wage earners urged to avail microinsurance
25 Jun 2012 - Philippines: Disaster council urges local government, schools to be prepared for calamities
11 Jun 2012 - USTDA hosts disaster preparedness workshop for ASEAN
4 Jun 2012 - Philippines: Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute train teachers on disaster management
14 May 2012 - Philippines: Disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation assessment underway
9 May 2012 - Philippine laws on disaster risk reduction and climate change cited among the best in the world
3 May 2012 - Philippines: UN official agrees with govt to incorporate risk reduction efforts in planning
3 May 2012 - Philippines: Makati hosts global city-to-city sharing on disaster risk reduction
26 Apr 2012 - Philippines: Makati re-echoes disaster training to city, barangay personnel
26 Mar 2012 - Philippines: Women seeks involvement in disaster risk reduction measures
9 Mar 2012 - Philippines: LGUs underscore role of women as powerful agents of change, particularly in disaster risk reduction
8 Mar 2012 - Philippines: DENR promotes bamboos for natural disaster prevention
12 Feb 2012 - Philippines: 'More must be done to educate people on disasters and climate change'
25 Jan 2012 - Philippines: Integrated river watch system for disaster risk reduction planned
29 Dec 2011 - Philippines: MGB-6 renews call for utilization of geohazard maps
27 Dec 2011 - WB cites Makati as one of the world's champion in disaster risk reduction
28 Nov 2011 - Spain vows support to PHL’s climate change adaptation plan
28 Nov 2011 - International day for disaster reduction: Making the youth partners in disaster risk reduction - Philippines
13 Oct 2011 - UN Secretary-General urges for PPP in disaster risk reduction
9 Oct 2011 - Phililppines: Youth Summit in Llorente develops children, youth as partners in disaster risk reduction
28 Aug 2011 - Philippines: Cavite pilots mainstreaming of disaster risk reduction in development planning
25 Aug 2011 - Philippines: Oil spill preparedness and response, tackled in workshop
20 Aug 2011 - Philippines: Tuguegarao City organizes disaster management council
3 Aug 2011 - Philippines: Awareness on disaster risk reduction management, results in mitigation
27 Jul 2011 - Philippines: Women leaders attend regional gender/DRR workshop
24 Jul 2011 - Philippines: International climate change project kicks-off in Baguio City
21 Jul 2011 - Korea workshop on disaster risk reduction, climate change supports Catanduanes
19 Jul 2011 - Philippines: Automated weather stations to help mitigate disasters
17 Jul 2011 - Philippines: Disaster risk reduction soon to be taught in public secondary schools, colleges
13 Jul 2011 - Risk reduction council in Ifugao charts priority concerns
12 Jul 2011 - Philippines: Maasin City strengthens disaster preparedness
12 Jul 2011 - UN Habitat-Philippines pilots elementary school as safe relocation area
11 Jul 2011 - Philippines: Gov't wants safer, resilient communities against disasters
7 Jul 2011 - Philippines: Local govts asked to use geohazard mapping
7 Jul 2011 - Philippines: DILG reminds local gvts in N. Mindanao of their role to mitigate disasters
4 Jul 2011 - Philippines: Benguet to secure seismic hazard software
3 Jul 2011 - Philippines: July is national disaster consciousness month
29 Jun 2011 - Philippines: Ifugaos urged to observe 'National Disaster Consciousness Month'
28 Jun 2011 - Philippines: Ifugao Disaster Council submits plan for approval
24 Jun 2011 - Philippines: Preparing for typhoon season
20 Jun 2011 - Philippines: Disaster education to be integrated in school curriculum
14 Jun 2011 - Philippines: San Jose's best practices in disaster risk reduction revealed
9 Jun 2011 - Philippines: 'Undergoing shift to disaster risk reduction' - PIA
8 Jun 2011 - Philippines: Gov’t to finance increased resiliency to disasters
31 May 2011 - Philippines: P6.8 million for disaster risk reduction efforts
29 May 2011 - Philippines: Aklan bracing for Typhoon Chedeng
27 May 2011 - Philippines: LGUs can use percentage of calamity funds for preparedness
26 May 2011 - Philippines: Zambo city to build disaster management centre in 2012
25 May 2011 - Philippines: Climate change, disaster risk reduction now in education curriculum
24 May 2011 - Philippines: Makati named 'Role Model City' in UN campaign for resilient cities
18 May 2011 - Philippines: National Disaster Consciousness month announced for July
12 May 2011 - Philippines: PIA now clearing house of disaster alerts
3 May 2011 - Philippines: Partnership strengthens information on disaster risk reduction
3 May 2011 - Philippines: Coop sector urged to join crusade for climate-resilient nation
2 May 2011 - Philippines: Climate change, disaster risk reduction council to be established in Cagayan
29 Apr 2011 - Philippines: Palace seeks government-wide training in disaster preparedness
27 Apr 2011 - Philippines: Rain gauges for early warning
20 Apr 2011 - Philippines: Yes Pinoy Foundation involves youth in disaster preparedness
18 Apr 2011 - Philippines: LGUs, gov’t. agencies to craft climate change adaptation, DRR framework
18 Apr 2011 - Philippines: City creates team to counter climate change
16 Apr 2011 - Philippines: Antique town activates Local Disaster Risk Reduction Council
15 Apr 2011 - Philippines: W. Visayas disaster preparedness efforts get a boost
13 Apr 2011 - Philippines: Mayor reminds Baguio population to be safety conscious
10 Apr 2011 - Philippines: PHIVOLCS chief to brief RDRRMC on earthquake hazards, preparedness
7 Apr 2011 - Philippines: NDRRMC official reiterates importance of preparedness
7 Apr 2011 - Philippines: Office of civil defence strengthens disaster management law
6 Apr 2011 - Philippines: Issues in disaster risk reduction
6 Apr 2011 - Philippines: EMI to conduct needs assessment for disaster preparedness
4 Apr 2011 - Philippines: St. Bernard's flood early warning system among good practices
4 Apr 2011 - Philippines: DepEd strengthens disaster awareness in education sector
31 Mar 2011 - Philippines: Prov'l disaster unit orients barangays on risk reduction and management
29 Mar 2011 - Philippines: NGO in Cebu to hold urban development forum
25 Mar 2011 - Philippines: Barangay officials take up disaster risk management issues
25 Mar 2011 - Philippines: 'Gov't-private sector partnership vital in disaster preparedness' - Legarda
24 Mar 2011 - Philippines: Better prepared than sorry – PHIVOLCS
14 Mar 2011 - Philippines: Local govts urged to integrate DRR, climate change adaptation in plans
10 Mar 2011 - Philippines development plan must be climate change sensitive
9 Mar 2011 - Philippines: Orientation on disaster risk reduction starts tomorrow
8 Mar 2011 - Philippines: Ifugao creates disaster risk reduction office
7 Mar 2011 - Philippines: 'Include DRR plans in local government plans' - NEDA
4 Mar 2011 - Philippines: Workshop on disaster risk reduction set in Caraga region
3 Mar 2011 - Philippines: OCD-6 stresses importance of preparedness during calamities, disasters
25 Feb 2011 - Philippines: NDRRMC enlists help of regions in crafting disaster framework
21 Feb 2011 - Philippines: 'Sign up today to make your city resilient to disasters' - UN
19 Feb 2011 - Philippines: 'Duck, cover, hold' - Muntinlupa students told
18 Feb 2011 - Philippines: Govt., NGOs prepare for disasters through seminar
17 Feb 2011 - Philippines: Early warning system for Calabarzon region
11 Feb 2011 - Philippines: Makati hosts 'Making Cities Resilient' campaign
11 Feb 2011 - Philippines: Disaster preparedness now in high school curriculum
10 Feb 2011 - Philippines: Local govts. in Metro Manila commit to make cities resilient
10 Feb 2011 - Philippines: World Bank at Senate for high-level technical briefing on disaster prevention
9 Feb 2011 - Philippines: Preparing Camarines Sur for disasters
8 Feb 2011 - Philippines: Cebu Gov. calls on LGUs to promote community DRR training
7 Feb 2011 - Philippines: Makati draws up action plan for climate change, disaster resiliency
4 Feb 2011 - Philippines: Local Gov Units play key role in addressing climate change, disaster risks — NEDA
31 Jan 2011 - Philippines: Small scale mining makes Comval more prone to landslides, floods
31 Jan 2011 - Philippines: Project to benefit five typhoon-affected areas
28 Jan 2011 - Philippines: Regional disaster committee formulates action plan
26 Jan 2011 - Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology equips teachers on how to communicate tsunami hazards
26 Jan 2011 - Philippines: 'We now have a proactive approach against disaster' – OCD Zambo
20 Jan 2011 - Philippines: Gov commends Sorsogon's disaster risk reduction programme
20 Jan 2011 - Philippines: New disaster reduction law strengthens self-reliance
18 Jan 2011 - Philippines: Geohazard mapping to save more lives
18 Jan 2011 - Philippines: Incident command system for effective management of disasters
13 Jan 2011 - Philippines: Loren calls for community-based disaster management and early warning system amid La Niña onset
12 Jan 2011 - Philippines: Local govts urged to commit to UN disaster-resilient cities campaign
10 Jan 2011 - Philippines: PIA 8 chief recommends use of maps by local DRR and management councils
8 Jan 2011 - Philippines: Albay implements reforms for disaster risk reduction
30 Dec 2010 - Philippines: Disaster reduction trainings in Labo villages strengthened
22 Dec 2010 - Philippines: Local Government Unit commits to be resilient to disasters
17 Dec 2010 - Philippines: Red Cross launches disaster preparedness project for schools
11 Dec 2010 - Philippines: Heifer Intl conducts community-managed DRR training
10 Dec 2010 - Philippines: OCD to orient Capiceños on disaster reduction, management
9 Dec 2010 - Philippines: Noveleta creates disaster risk reduction management council
8 Dec 2010 - Philippines: Legarda leads disaster-resilient cities campaign in Metro Manila
6 Dec 2010 - Philippines: 'SHINE' polishes disaster preparedness of schools
6 Dec 2010 - Philippines: 'Including DRR in national budget. a step in right direction' - Legarda
2 Dec 2010 - Philippines: Manifesto campaign for climate change adaptation fund bill launched
26 Nov 2010 - Philippine Senator Legarda steers Asian parliamentarians' meeting on reducing disaster risk to achieve MDGs
20 Nov 2010 - Philippines: Disaster council to inspect hazard-prone areas in Negros Oriental
19 Nov 2010 - Philippines: RDRRMC urged to draw up plans and prepare at all times
15 Nov 2010 - Philippines: Caraga RDCC strengthens disaster risk reduction and management system
10 Nov 2010 - Philippines: Legarda lauds heightened awareness on climate change
8 Nov 2010 - Philippines: Makati conducts risk reduction forum
8 Nov 2010 - Philippines: Albay Governor gathers stakeholders to mainstream RP's climate change programme
4 Nov 2010 - Philippines: Salceda - 'UN senior global champion of DRR'
29 Oct 2010 - Philippines: Albay to host LGU+3i climate change national conference
29 Oct 2010 - Philippines: Legarda commits to MDGs, urges other RP leaders to follow
26 Oct 2010 - Philippines: Typhoon Juan leaves minimal damage - city govt fully prepared
19 Oct 2010 - Philippines: International day for disaster reduction
13 Oct 2010 - Philippines: All provinces directed to mainstream DRR in planning activities
1 Oct 2010 - Philippines: 'Climate change proofing has to commence right now'
17 Sep 2010 - Philippines strengthen disaster preparedness through SMS technology
15 Sep 2010 - Philippines: Barangay officials meet to discuss CBDRRM
2 Sep 2010 - Philippines: Oxfam leads DRR and CCA forum
13 Aug 2010 - Philippines: Senator lauds EU, Germany - DRR grant
3 Aug 2010 - Philippines: Information, education enhance disaster preparedness in schools, says OCD
2 Aug 2010 - Philippines: Disaster risk reduction practice ideal model in disaster management says study
23 Jul 2010 - Philippines: Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act makes civil defense proactive
9 Jul 2010 - Philippines: 'Pag Alerto, Malayo sa Peligro' - Disaster Consciousness Month underway
5 Jul 2010 - Philippines: RDCC-7 calls on LGUs to use calamity fund for disaster preparedness
2 Jul 2010 - Philippines: Civil defence head reminds Ilonggos to prepare for disasters
2 Jul 2010 - Philippines: National Disaster Consciousness Month to be observed this July
22 Jun 2010 - Philippines: 'Disaster preparedness a continuing activity'
10 Jun 2010 - Philippines: La Union unveils provincial disaster risk reduction management plan
16 Mar 2010 - Philippines: DepEd to teach disaster risk reduction
7 Mar 2010 - Philippines: Mines and Geosciences Bureau disaster preparedness seminars strengthen capacity
11 Feb 2010 - Philippines: New disaster risk reduction manual for schools
5 Feb 2010 - Philippines: Project to showcase best practices on climate change adaptation
30 Jan 2010 - Philippines: NEDA 'climate change hazard can be avoided'
28 Nov 2009 - Philippines: DRR, climate change adaptation to be integrated in local planning
19 Nov 2009 - Philippines: Mainstreaming DRR in the development process
9 Nov 2009 - Philippines: Call to certify urgent Disaster Reduction Bill
29 Oct 2009 - Philippines: Pushing for integration of disaster risk reduction in local plans
26 Oct 2009 - Philippines: Climate Change Act reaches final steps to enactment
26 Aug 2009 - Philippines: Regional disaster coordinating council disaster risk reduction award
3 Aug 2009 - Philippines: Priority to climate change mitigation and adaptation measures
11 Jul 2009 - Philippines: RDCC 8 prepares for 'National Disaster Consciousness Month' in July
27 Jun 2009 - Philippines: Integrating lessons on disaster risk reduction in schools
15 Jun 2009 - Philippines: PDCC Kalinga approves disaster contingency plan
12 Jun 2009 - Philippines: ACCORD 2 sets simultaneous cross-visit, flood and landslide drill in St. Bernard
29 Apr 2009 - Philippines: Kalinga PDCC conducts disaster drills and orientation
3 Apr 2009 - Philippines: Field offices to disseminate results of geohazard mapping
17 Feb 2009 - Philippines: Albay province wins good governance award
30 Jan 2009 - Philippines: Southern Leyte province defines contingency plan during disaster
10 Nov 2008 - Philippines: NDCC launches READY project in Northern Samar
18 Sep 2008 - Philippines: Communities, schools trained on disaster preparedness
16 Sep 2008 - Philippines: hospitals conduct earthquake drills
23 Jul 2008 - Philippines: people's roles key to rebuilding
25 Jun 2008
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