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PDRRMO-DavOr continues to monitor calamity-prone areas despite El Niño

DESPITE the peak of the El Niño phenomenon, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) of Davao Oriental vowed to continue monitoring calamity-prone areas in their jurisdiction......»»

Category: newsSource: sunstar sunstarMay 4th, 2024

2 areas under state of calamity due to Kanlaon Volcano eruption

Canlaon City in Negros Oriental and La Castellana in Negros Occidental have been placed under a state of calamity a day after the eruption.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Cebu Province declares state of calamity due to El Niño

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu Provincial Government has declared the entire province under a state of calamity. This decision follows the submission of initial reports to the provincial government, detailing the damage and losses to crops and livestock in several areas of the province caused by the ongoing drought from the El Niño phenomenon.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 18th, 2024

103 areas under state of calamity due to heat

A total of 103 cities and towns have been placed under a state of calamity because of El Niño, while the number of persons affected by the weather phenomenon has reached 2.1 million, according to Task Force El Niño spokesman and Presidential Communications Assistant Secretary Joey Villarama......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

New AES provider continues to face scrutiny despite award

The newly awarded provider for the 2025 national and local elections continues to face scrutiny despite securing the notice of award from the Commission on Elections. Digital Pinoys national campaigner Ronald Gustilo said that the group will continue to scrutinize the winning entities even though Miru Systems Co. Ltd. was already declared as the winning […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

95 areas in Davao Region still grapple with flooding

Ninety-five areas in the Davao Region continue to grapple with flooding, as reported by the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region (OCD-Davao). Davao del Norte has the highest number of flooded areas, with 64 barangays affected, followed by Davao Oriental with 22, and Davao de Oro with nine. The region has also experienced over 50 landslides, with Davao de Oro leading with 44 incidents and eight in Davao Oriental. Tragically, a significant landslide in Monkayo, Davao de Oro resulted in nine confirmed deaths, one critical injury, and four individuals still under search and rescue operations. Davao City also recorded casualties due to heavy rains. The adverse weather conditions have affected thousands of individuals and displaced over 4,000 families in evacuation centers. The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) has provided assistance to the affected families. The heavy rainfall is attributed to a weather system known as a shear line, causing widespread impact in the Visayas and Mindanao areas......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Despite rains, extreme heat seen in 36 areas today

At least 36 areas can still experience “danger” heat index of between 46 and 42 degrees Celsius today, despite the rains being experienced in many areas in the country, according to the two-day forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 19th, 2024

Long-term measures vs floods key OCD priority

Boosting river basin management and other measures to mitigate the risk of flooding in flood-prone areas in the country will gain needed backing from the Office of Civil Defense (OCD)......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

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” […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Road clearing ops for March set

THE Ancillary Services Unit has scheduled dates and areas for the joint clearing of streets leading to densely populated areas in Davao City to ensure the passage of emergency or response vehicles in times of calamity or fires......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Chicago measles outbreak; Wisconsin continues to monitor cases – The Daily Guardia

The Daily Guardian Wisconsin on High Alert as Measles Outbreak Hits Neighboring State As Illinois grapples with a measles outbreak, Wisconsin health officials are on.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

State of calamity: DTI implements price freeze on basic goods in Cebu

State of calamity: DTI implements price freeze on basic goods in Cebu.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

P3M madawat sa matag LGU ning state of calamity

P3M madawat sa matag LGU ning state of calamity.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 24th, 2024

State of calamity giaprubahan sa PB

State of calamity giaprubahan sa PB.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024

State of calamity set in Cebu due to heat

Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia is placing the province under a state of calamity because of the intense heat and the lingering impact of the El Niño phenomenon......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

Gwen mideklarar og state of calamity

Gwen mideklarar og state of calamity.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

Cebu to be placed under ‘state of calamity’

Cebu to be placed under ‘state of calamity’.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

State of calamity in Iloilo due to El Niño

With damage to agriculture and livelihood breaching P1 billion, the entire province of Iloilo has been placed under a state of calamity due to El Niño......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Another Negros Occidental city under state of calamity

San Carlos City in Negros Occidental is now under a state of calamity due to drought amid the El Niño phenomenon......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

Cauayan not declaring state of calamity

Cauayan not declaring state of calamity.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

El Niño: Negros Oriental under state of calamity

The entire province of Negros Oriental is now under a state of calamity because of the effects of El Niño......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024