The Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act 2010 which promotes community based disaster management has been finally signed by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo last May 27, 2010 into law now known as Republic Act 10121. It took nearly nine years before the bill is signed into law and is supported by civil society organizations including...
Category: Across the Regions
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Taal Volcano placed on Alert Level 2
Taal Volcano has remained on alert level 1 since 23 November 2005. However, due to the recent anomalous changes in monitored parameters such as: the crater temperature, the number of volcanic earthquakes detected per day, and the intensification of steaming activities, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has increased the level of alert to a level 2.
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PAGASA declares onset of rainy season on 1st week of June
The development of heat lows, or series of low pressure systems, in the southern part of mainland Asia has generated and sustained the southwesterly winds which brought rain showers in the western part of the country. This signals the start of the rainy season especially in the western parts of Luzon and Visayas, PAGASA said....
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Finally, rain! Be informed of the dangers
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...