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Since the Yolanda cyclone, the Philippines have invested in early warning systems, mass text messaging technology and public apps to identify potential dangerous areas, disaster and weather officials told AFP.
Lack of disability-inclusive evacuation centers and disaster relief in disaster-prone Marikina puts people with disabilities (PWD) at higher risk. There is no legal framework for the rights of PWDs during humanitarian disasters, though guidelines for disability-inclusive disaster response have been compiled by other parties.
People with disabilities (PWD) are left out of the disaster preparedness efforts in Markina, the Philippines. The early warning systems in place are audio signals, which does not meet the needs of people with hearing disability. Until inclusive warning systems are in place, PWD are dependent on their communities to assist them in the event of a disaster.
The Quezon City school in Manila has been staging quake-scenario dry runs for two years now. Surprise drills come three times a month. For the educators, the activities—which were hardly a fixture of the school experience a decade ago—are gradually raising children’s awareness of the hazards of disasters.’The important thing with preparedness is to make it a habit, not just a one-time deal’ DepEd Assistant Secretary told ABS-CBN...
The World Bank board of executive directors on Tuesday approved a $500 million contingent line of credit to the Philippines to help improve the country's preparedness against natural disasters and reduce Filipinos' vulnerability to the impact of these calamities...
The Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute has planned to run training sessions to raise the awareness of teachers and students on natural hazards and help implement an effective disaster management plan, reports ABS-CBN. More on youth engagement and capacity building at the Global Platform...
AusAid announced recently that it will commit around P720 million to help implement a disaster risk management plan at the local level reports ABS-CBN. Hear more about investments in disaster risk reduction at the Global Platform...
Science and politics are disconnected in the Philippines, according to a Tony La Viña, dean of the Ateneo School of Government and a UNFCCC representative, 'You need to close that gap' to prevent disaster from striking twice, he said...
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