Tag: Disaster Risk Reduction
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What Science Says About Super Typhoon Uwan: Size, Strength, and Impacts
Introduction: A record-breaking storm in perspective Super Typhoon Uwan, known locally as Fung Wong in some advisories, has grabbed headlines for its colossal size. At its peak, the storm stretched across more than 1,800 kilometers in diameter, dwarfing many other tropical cyclones this year. While size alone doesn’t guarantee destruction, it shapes rainfall patterns, wind…
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UNDP Warns of Multibillion-Dollar Financing Gap to Tackle Pakistan’s Climate Challenges
Introduction: A Wake-Up Call from UNDP The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has sounded a critical alarm about Pakistan’s ability to finance its climate and development agenda. Speaking in Pakistan, the UNDP Representative Dr. Samuel Rizk highlighted a sizeable financing gap that threatens to slow progress on climate resilience, green growth, and vulnerable communities’ well-being.…
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UNDP warns Pakistan faces a $50B financing gap for climate action
Overview: A looming financing gap for Pakistan’s climate agenda Pakistan is confronting a daunting obstacle in its climate and development journey: a multi‑billion financing gap. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has highlighted that without a substantial and sustained inflow of funds, the country risks falling short on urgent climate resilience measures, sustainable energy projects,…
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Magna Carta for Public DRRM Workers Moves Forward in House
Philippine House Advances Magna Carta for Public DRRM Workers Amid a series of powerful earthquakes affecting multiple regions, a Metro Manila congressman has filed a landmark measure to recognize and safeguard the men and women who stand at the frontlines of disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM). HB No. 5239, introduced by Parañaque 2nd district…
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Bulacan Braces for Earthquake Readiness: Building Inspections and School Modifications in Oct. 16-17
Urgent Preparations Amid Increasing Earthquake Activity The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) of Bulacan convened an emergency session to reinforce the province’s preparedness and disaster response framework in light of recent earthquakes. A key outcome was the emphasis on proactive structural checks and coordinated evacuation procedures across cities and municipalities. Building Inspections…
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Bulacan Boosts Earthquake Readiness Amid Oct. 16-17 Class Suspension and Building Inspections
Bulacan ramps up earthquake preparedness as classes suspended The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) of Bulacan convened an emergency meeting to reinforce the province’s disaster response systems and readiness. In tandem with the Provincial Government, the council focused on strengthening evacuation procedures, improving coordination among local governments, and ensuring the structural safety…
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Bacolod Public Schools Quake Damage Assessment After 5.8
Overview: Quake prompts suspension of face-to-face learning Following a magnitude-5.8 earthquake on Monday, October 13, Bacolod City officials extended the suspension of face-to-face classes in all public schools on Tuesday, October 14. City leaders cited visible damage to some structures and the need for a comprehensive safety check before students return to classrooms. The decision…
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NIMBY: The Nuclear Siting Showdown Fanned by Earthquakes and Politics
Rising Tensions Over Nuclear Siting in a Geologically Volatile Nation In a country rattled by back-to-back earthquakes within a short span, the question isn’t whether to pursue nuclear power — it’s whether any community is safe enough to host a facility. The public mood has shifted from aspirational energy planning to urgent risk assessment, with…
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Making Every Filipino Home Safe: Strengthening Disaster-Resilient Living
Introduction: A Call to Safer Homes in a Risk-Prone Nation Recent seismic activity around Davao Oriental and a spate of disasters across the Philippines underscore a critical truth: every Filipino home should be designed, built, and maintained to withstand earthquakes, floods, and other natural hazards. As the country observes International Disaster Risk Reduction Day, it…
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TUCP solon urges companies to hold more earthquake drills to prep employees
TUCP solon advocates more frequent earthquake drills in the workplace In response to a string of powerful earthquakes across the Philippines, a House deputy speaker and Trade Union Congress of the Philippines party-list representative, Rep. Raymond Democrito Mendoza, called on companies to make earthquake drills a regular habit. He argued that repeated practice builds workers’…