Tag: disaster resilience
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Pakistan Advances Flood Resilience with Modernized Hydromet System (MHSP)
Overview of the Modernization Initiative Pakistan is launching a comprehensive upgrade to its early flood warning and weather forecasting network under the Modernization of Hydromet Services of Pakistan (MHSP) project. Funded by World Bank-supported IFRAP (Integrated Flood Resilience Adaptation Project), the initiative aims to bolster climate resilience by improving the Pakistan Meteorological Department’s (PMD) ability…
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Cebu Quake Spurs Call to Fast-Track Philippine Building Act (PBA) as Wake-Up Call
Quake in Cebu Becomes a Catalyst for Building Code Reform The 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu and nearby provinces last week has rekindled a long-standing push for the Philippine Building Act (PBA). Mindanao lawmaker Rep. Romeo Momo Sr. used the disaster as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by aging regulations and outdated standards…
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Cebu Earthquake Sparks Push for Philippine Building Act to Strengthen Safety Standards
Cebu Quake Highlights Urgent Need for a Modern Building Act The 6.9-magnitude earthquake that rocked Cebu and neighboring provinces on September 30 has become a rallying point for lawmakers who argue that the Philippines needs a modern, comprehensive building code. Surigao del Sur 1st district Rep. Romeo Momo Sr. has renewed his call for the…