Overall Situation · On January 12, 1pm, a phreatic or steam-driven eruption begun in several points inside the Taal Volcano’s main crater. An ash column 10-15 km high was generated. It belched a 50,000-feet tall ash cloud, which blanketed parts of Metro Manila and nearby areas. · Alert Leverl 2, 3, and then 4 were...
The members of the Board of Trustees (BOT) and the Management Committee of the Citizens’ Disaster Response Center Foundation, Inc. (CDRC) express deep sorrow on the untimely demise of Panday Bulig’s former Executive Director and Project Officer Carmencita “Carol” Abrio. They also wish to convey their deepest sympathies to the bereaved family. The whole CDRC...
Submission of entries to the 22nd Apoy, Bagyo, Kalamidad: Dibuhong Pambata (#ABKD) poster-making competition is now open! The Citizens’ Disaster Response Center Foundation, Inc. continues to recognize children’s capacity to take active part in the advocacy of disaster-related issues. ABKD serves as a venue for children to show their creativity and artistic talents, as well...
We, in the Climate Change Network for Community-based Initiatives, are hoping that President Duterte translates his tough words against the plunderers of the environment in his SONA into tough actions. In his one year in office, we have been used to hearing the President issuing stern warnings to big local and foreign mining companies that...
