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LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Visayas Disaster Resource Center (VDRC), entered into a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with five non-government organizations that will provide volunteers to help in the…
It was my first, and I hope the last, time to get COVID, more than two years into the pandemic. I was going to title my column “To hell and back” but no, bad as it was,…
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The Mandaue City Police Office (MCPO) is conducting a five-day disaster preparedness, and search and rescue, and relief operation seminar among its members. The opening was conducted on Monday, Nov. 14, at their…
CEBU CITY, Philippines—To optimize response in times of any bombing incident here, various local government agencies participated in a Mass Casualty Management Simulation Exercise at the Cebu City Sports Center on Friday morning, August 5, 2022. Around…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) plans to focus on disaster prevention and mitigation in the barangays as part of Mayor Rama’s goal for his first 100 days. Harold…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama said the city needs drastic measures for disaster preparedness if it wishes to survive another typhoon as strong as Odette. In his report to the City Council during…
The year 2019 ended with many Cebuanos and fellow Filipinos reeling from the impacts of Typhoon Ursula, the 20th typhoon to enter the country. 2020 has just started. Yet, we are reminded abruptly and should be painfully…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City is not yet ready for big disasters. This was the pronouncement of Councilor David Tumulak, a member of the City Council’s committee on disaster risk reduction and management, in the wake…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A recent trip to Japan had Cebu City Councilor David Tumulak think about the disaster preparedness of Cebuanos and the readiness of communities when disaster strikes. The seasoned councilor visited Yokohama City, the…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Detecting potential disasters or problem situations nowadays requires sophisticated and technology-driven surveillance system. This could be achieved through an artificial-intelligence-powered video surveillance system that could help improve public safety and security. Such technology is…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Government agencies engaged in disaster preparedness and mitigation will be holding a month-long campaign to make sure that Cebuanos are able to survive disasters. Speaking during the weekly Agio-7 forum, Rizajoy Hernandez, information…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The revival of the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) is expected to teach discipline among senior high school students. Police Brigadier Debold Sinas, director of the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7), …
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