In the Philippines, the month of June is marked by the change in climatic patterns from the dry to wet season. This year, the change in weather has caused particular excitement for many, due to the fact there has been a prolonged period of dryness throughout the country since June 2009. The dryness, referred to...
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Installation of automatic rain gauges just in time for rainy season
Flood prevention should be a top priority given that the rainy season is fast approaching. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geo-physical and Astronomical Services Administration (PASAGA) has responded to this priority, by procuring and installing additional rain gauges in selected areas prone to flooding. The initiative is part of a program of the Philippine Disaster Recovery Foundation...
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4,000 families homeless in Muntinlupa fire
At least 4,000 families were left homelss Saturday after a fire raged for seven hours in Barangay Cupang, Muntinlupa City. The Muntinlupa fire marshall said around 800 houses, mostly made of light materials, were destroyed. The authorities estimated the cause of damage at P85 million. The victims were later evacuated to a covered court in...
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Dealing with Disasters: A Child’s Way
At CDRC we are working towards promoting the importance of child protection during and after disasters. We’ve partnered with UNICEF in order to deliver a project working in 10 communities affected by Ondoy and Pepeng. The project is titled, “Rebuilding Lives after Ondoy and Pepeng: A Contribution Towards Children’s Road to Recovery”. The project incorporates...