The Citizens’ Disaster Response Center (CDRC) has awarded the winners of the annual nationwide poster-making contest entitled “APOY, BAGYO, KALAMIDAD: DIBUHONG PAMBATA (ABKD) 2010”. Each of the twelve finalists, children aged 7-12 years old, received a cash prize, plaque and a gift during the awarding ceremony at the Citizens’ Disaster Response Center Conference Room last...
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CDRC Commemorates Ondoy’s First Year Anniversary
The Citizens’ Disaster Response Center commemorated Ondoy tragedy’s one year mark last September 26 through a gathering dubbed as Ondoy: Isang Balik-Tanaw (Ondoy: A Flashback).
The event, which took place in Balay Kalinaw in UP Diliman, was attended by volunteers, donors, and partners who have made significant contributions in helping the survivors of TS Ondoy rise above the calamity. Survivors also attended the event to share about their experiences.
Marilyn Tinio, Ondoy tragedy survivor from Bagong Silangan, Quezon City, recalls the tragedy with grief.
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99 disasters hit the country from January to June 2010
The Philippines was hit 99 times by natural and man-made disasters from January to June of this year, Citizens’ Disaster Response Center said. These affected a total of 579,540 families or 3,405,707 individuals. Of the 99 disasters, 20 are weather-related. This weather-related disasters, including drought and floods, remain on top of the list in terms...
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Photo Gallery: Play Session at Parks and Wildlife
Photographer Iver Aldas documented CDRC’s Play Session with the children of Bagong Silangan at the Quezon City Parks and Wildlife last May 1.