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PSAC affirms commitment to public-private collaboration
The Private Sector Advisory Council is ramping up efforts to foster economic growth and poverty reduction through collaboration between governments and the private sector......»»
Philippines private sector sets trade visit to Malaysia
A private sector-led initiative to collaborate with Malaysian agriculture companies is set for this coming April 23 to 24, 2024......»»
WHO thanks Philippines for pandemic prevention, preparedness and response
World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has expressed his appreciation of the Philippines’ role in the ongoing negotiations on a “WHO convention, agreement or other international instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response” known as the Pandemic Treaty......»»
WHO thanks Philippines for pandemic prevention, preparedness and response
World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has expressed his appreciation of the Philippines’ role in the ongoing negotiations on a “WHO convention, agreement or other international instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response” known as the Pandemic Treaty......»»
WHO thanks Philippines for pandemic prevention, preparedness and response
World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has expressed his appreciation of the Philippines’ role in the ongoing negotiations on a “WHO convention, agreement or other international instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response” known as the Pandemic Treaty......»»
Building code compliance pivotal in earthquake preparedness – OCD
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) stressed that preparedness is always the best solution in saving lives from devastating earthquakes. .....»»
Multi-hazard platform empowers Filipinos to report disasters in real-time
MapaKalamidad.ph aims to enhance disaster preparedness and response efforts in the Philippines by empowering citizens to share critical information in the face of hazards. .....»»
Over 600-K affected by shear line in Davao
Over 600,000 people in Davao Region were affected by a shear line, causing unprecedented damage and extensive flooding and landslides. The regional director of the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region emphasized the need to address these issues and called for collaboration to prevent future disasters. The agriculture sector suffered over P50 million in damages, while infrastructure incurred around P25 million in damages. The report also highlighted the impact on road sections, bridges, and houses, with significant assistance provided by OCD-Davao. Plans are underway for a region-wide flooding dialogue and realignment of projects with disaster prevention efforts in collaboration with the Department of Public Works and Highways. Related stories include urging proactive measures in establishing disaster services at barangays and the expedited release of aid for Davao disaster victims......»»
DOLE eyes better relations with private sector to increase quality jobs
DOLE eyes better relations with private sector to increase quality jobs.....»»
Group lauds government action on nurse shortage
Various public-private programs of the government have addressed the shortage of nurses in the country, according to the Private Sector Advisory Council-Healthcare Sector Group, calling it a “quick win” for the government......»»
RTWPB-XI to conduct public hearing on minimum wage adjustment for private sector, domestic workers
RTWPB-XI to conduct public hearing on minimum wage adjustment for private sector, domestic workers.....»»
Braving the Heat
BRAVING THE HEAT. Workers install a platform in front of the San Pedro Cathedral in Davao City on Monday, 25 March 2024. The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office reported that the city's heat index reached 43 degrees Celsius at 1 p.m. the same day. The platform is in preparation for Easter Sunday's "Salubong" mass. MindaNews photo.....»»
OCD chief pushes adequate rescue assets, critical infrastructure
The Office of Civil Defense in collaboration with various government agencies, is continuously implementing interventions to strengthen the disaster preparedness of the country......»»
Lab Notes | El Niño 2024: another disaster, another government failure
Since disasters always include human components, there is nothing natural about it. Therefore, there is no such thing as a “natural” disaster; there was a human failure somewhere in how social, economic, and political systems were set up. The post Lab Notes | El Niño 2024: another disaster, another government failure appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Satellite tech vital in maritime security, disaster mitigation
Officials of the Philippine Navy, National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources agreed that space-based technology, such as satellites, have been vital in strengthening maritime security and disaster mitigation in the country......»»
Residents urged to create “family disaster plans”
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 04 February) — Disaster-resiliency should start from home and residents, particularly those living in landslide and flood-prone areas, must create their own “family disaster plans” to guide them, the director of the Office of the Civil Defense (OC) in the Davao region said. Ednar G. Dayanghirang, OCD-Davao director, said part of “family resiliency” […].....»»
Cotabato City LGU disaster response official dies in ambush
Gunmen killed the operations chief of the Cotabato City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office in an ambush here on Friday night, an incident that saddened the personnel of different government and private volunteer emergency response contingents he was closely associated with......»»
Loans to agriculture sector ‘quadrupled’ in 2023
The banking sector’s loan disbursements to the agriculture sector quadrupled last year after the government widened the number of projects considered as compliant with the 25 percent requirement, a member of the central bank’s Monetary Board said......»»
Government announces agriculture delegations to better support Primary sector
The coalition Government has announced ministerial delegations to support key areas across the Primary sector to deliver for New Zealand's food and fibre sector, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay announced today."I will be supported in my roles as Minister of Agriculture, Trade, Forestry and Hunting and Fishing, by three Associate Agriculture Ministers, Nicola Grigg (National), Andrew Hoggard (ACT), and Mark Patt.....»»
Private sector collaborates with government for climate action
The private sector has expressed its commitment and readiness to fund sustainability projects to support the country’s climate goals......»»