Tag: RA 10121
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PNP Probes Supply Chain of P15.5M Relief Goods Racket
PNP Orders Full-Scale Probe into P15.5 Million Relief Goods Case The Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered a thorough investigation into the alleged diversion and sale of relief goods worth about 15.5 million pesos, bearing the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) logo. Police Lieutenant General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., acting chief of the…
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Philippines Is the World’s Most Disaster-Prone Country: Now What?
The reality behind the ranking The World Risk Index 2025 confirms what Filipinos experience year after year: the Philippines is among the most disaster-prone nations in the world. Its archipelagic geography, which spans more than 7,000 islands, combined with exposure to an average of about 20 typhoons annually and rising climate volatility, creates a complex…
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Philippines Tops World Risk Index 2025: What Next for Disaster Resilience
The Risk Landscape: Why the Philippines tops the index The Philippines has once again earned the unenviable distinction of leading the World Risk Index 2025. Its archipelagic geography, exposure to an average of about 20 typhoons annually, and rising climate volatility combine with densely populated coastal zones to create a layered hazard profile. Floods, landslides,…