Last 21 April 2016, #CDRC attended a forum and workshop to assess national and local readiness for the #El Nino 2016 event. Other participants included stakeholders from different sectors of society: representatives of national government agencies (NGAs), members of non-government organizations (NGOs) and the academe, and leaders of people’s organizations (POs). National Anti-Poverty Commission (NCAP) vice-chairman...
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Video: Empowering Yolanda Devastated Communities
Last November 2013, Typhoon Yolanda resulted in widespread destruction in the Philippines, particularly in Samar and Leyte, where thousands of people were killed. Months after the landfall of Yolanda, people affected are still left in despair with their source of livelihood damaged and their houses gone. Continued support is still needed to help them fully...
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CDRC Podcast Episode 01: CDRC back on air! Makinig. Makialam. Maging handa!
The Citizens’ Disaster Response Center is back on air! Now broadcasting in a new format, listen to CDRC’s Kuya Caloy as he talks about the 2011 disaster report in this debut episode of the CDRC podcast. Makinig. Makialam. Maging handa! CDRC Podcast’s debut episode is also available at PodOmatic. You can download the MP3 of the...
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Update: Tropical Storm Bebeng leaves 24 dead
Tropical Storm Bebeng, which made landfall over Catanduanes last Sunday (May 8), left 24 people dead, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said. The NDRRMC reported that 33,034 families or 173,915 persons were affected in 237 barangays of 31 municipalities, 5 cities, and 10 provinces. Some 313 families or 1,449 persons were...