On December 5, ACCORD and its partners CARE and Agri-Aqua Development Coalition – Mindanao (AADC) immediately conducted a joint assessment which was divided into three teams to cover the most affected areas – Davao Oriental, Compostela Valley, Agusan del Sur,…
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PAGASA and Partners for Resilience spearhead flood warning system setup The national meteorological agency Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) in partnership with the Partners for Resilience alliance will spearhead the setting-up of a flood early warning system…
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The national meteorological agency Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) in partnership with the Partners for Resilience alliance will spearhead the setting-up of a flood early warning system which will cover five cities in the Philippine capital. These…
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Cresencio and Clarita Canono of Lebanon village, Montevista municipality in Compostela Valley province spend most of their time “growing old together" in their contour farm. They are among the most vulnerable households affected by Typhoon Bopha who are, with support…
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To mark the annual National Disaster Consciousness Month, CARE Nederland and its strategic partners in the Philippines[1] carried out in July month-long DRR activities in 36 schools located in high-risk villages across the country. In each school, the various…
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From the town proper of Bokod in Benguet, Sitio Cobabeng can be reached after an hour’s drive in a 4×4 pick-up. After passing the Ambuklao Dam, the paved highway will lead to a dirt road marked by deep ruts that…
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UNISDR has honoured Saint Bernard municipality, Southern Leyte, with a citation of Merit during the 2013 UN Sasakawa Award for Disaster Risk Reduction ceremonies held last 22 May 2013 in Geneva, Switzerland. The municipality was awarded for its dedication to…
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Johari Cali is a playful boy with a shy smile. He is a Grade 4 pupil at the Mandulog Elementary School. He lives in Purok 21 of barangay Mandulog. Purok 21, together with Purok 18 and Purok 22, are separated…
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Jalila Anugod, at 19 years old, is a widow with a 6-month old baby girl. Her husband died months ago. Jalila lives with her in laws who helped her support her baby. She was all smiles as she crossed the…
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Johari Cali is a playful boy with a shy smile. He is a Grade 4 pupil at the Mandulog Elementary School. He lives in Purok 21 of barangay Mandulog. Purok 21, together with Purok 18 and…
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