The project, “Enhancing Flood Preparedness and Helping the Survivors of Super Typhoon Reming Help Themselves” is nearly at the finish line, achieving great leaps and strides since its humble start in 2008. Here are recent photos of various activities launched by the Disaster Preparedness Committees in eight communities at the foot of Mayon Volcano: nursery development, community tree...
Category: Bicol Region
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12,752 families affected by landslide, flood in Albay
A total of 12,752 families or 62,655 persons were affected by landslides and flooding in the province of Albay and nearby areas caused by moderate to heavy rains since December 29, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. Landslides affected 1,118 families (5,414 persons) in 18 barangays in Manito, Sto. Domingo, Malilipot...
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Photo Gallery: TABI has put in motion initial response activities for Bulusan kids
Mt. Bulusan in Bicol has been spewing ash for the last few days. Our regional partner in the area, Tarabang para sa Bicol (TABI), has put in motion initial response activities. *** Former TABI student interns, now social work professionals gathered Bulusan kids to storytelling sessions and play activities on Sunday, November 20, 2010. Children...
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41 volcanic earthquakes detected; Bulusan still under Alert level 1
41 volcanic earthquakes were detected by Bulusan Volcano’s seismic network during the past 24 hours, according to The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Bulusan is still under Alert Level 1. Phivolcs advised the public not to enter inside the 4 kilometer Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) as it may be affected by sudden steam...