Baybay City halts search-and-recovery operations

In a blow to residents of Baybay City and Abuyog, Leyte whose relatives are still missing more than two weeks after tropical storm Agaton slammed Eastern Visayas, authorities have decided to halt all search, rescue and retrieval operations in these two areas.

RESCUERS AT RISK

The Philippines have been the most affected by disasters and calamities for the past decade, which cause a high displacement rate of Filipinos across the country.

Disasters have hit Phil. the hardest in the last decade

During disasters, calamities and natural or manmade emergencies, affected communities normally wait for relief items to be sent to their areas or rely on kindhearted souls and volunteers to bring them relief goods and basic needs to tide them over.

Bill mandates creation of disaster food banks

In a world facing increasingly frequent and devastating disasters, from natural calamities to pandemics, the importance of building a culture of preparedness cannot be overstated. It is not a matter of if disaster strikes, but when. By proactively investing in preparedness, we can save lives, protect livelihoods, and mitigate the long-term impact of such catastrophic events. It is time to prioritize resilience and make preparedness a fundamental aspect of our societies.

Disaster preparedness can’t be delayed 

The Philippines is no stranger to disasters. With its geographical location and susceptibility to typhoons, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions, the need for effective disaster response is critical. However, in recent years, it has become evident that rethinking our approach to disaster response is necessary to address the challenges we face.

Rethinking Disaster Response in the Philippines

Natural and man-made catastrophes have caused $268 billion of economic losses so far in 2022, chiefly driven by Hurricane Ian and other extreme weather disasters, reinsurance giant Swiss Re estimated Thursday.

Disasters cost $268 billion in 2022: Swiss Re

DOLE aids earthquake victims in Northern Luzon with various programs and assistance.

DOLE aids quake victims in Northern Luzon

The President provide tasks to DPWH to check health facilities in Abra.

DPWH told to inspect hospitals, clinics 

At the visit last November 8 of President Marcos to Tacloban City — which bore the brunt of super typhoon Yolanda in 2013 — the President said "we must remember those uncounted dead that up to now we do not know how many that number is. We must commemorate so that we will remember those who we're told not to remember."

REMEMBERING  'YOLANDA'

The 7.0-magnitude quake in northern Luzon should motivate the government to strengthen measures to mitigate damages from major disasters, Senator Loren Legarda stressed.

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