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By Paulynn Sicam | February 12, 2019 - 12:00am
While we in Manila and elsewhere were ushering in the New Year, dampened somewhat by the rains that had already given us a wet Christmas, the Bicol Region was being pummeled by a storm called Usman.
39 days ago
Health And Family
The amended Road Board abolition bill the House of Representatives approved on second reading on Wednesday limits the use of billions collected from the motor vehicle user’s charge (MVUC), otherwise known as road user’s tax, to road projects.
62 days ago
‘Road Board funds not for disasters, relief’
By Jess Diaz | 62 days ago
President Duterte cannot use Road Board funds to help disaster-stricken communities or rehabilitate Manila Bay, as his spokesman...
Headlines
Deaths, disasters, devastation in 2019
By Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez | January 3, 2019 - 12:00am
We do not aspire to become like a prophet of doom, much less a bearer of bad news.
79 days ago
Freeman Opinion
Expect more disasters with climate change
BABE’S EYE VIEW FROM WASHINGTON D.C. - By Babe Romualdez | September 16, 2018 - 12:00am
I was invited by the Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo, Utah to be a guest lecturer before students taking up international studies at the David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies.
188 days ago
Opinion
New construction technologies address environmental concerns
January 16, 2016 - 9:00am
A local formworks and shoring company, Dimension-ALL, is calling on members of the Philippine construction industry to rally support behind the Paris agreement on climate change that was adopted by almost 200 countries...
Over a year ago
Business
ADB: Philippines at great risk from climate disasters
By Ted P. Torres | November 27, 2015 - 9:00am
The Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand are viewed as high risk in terms of climate-related disasters, according to a study done by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Over a year ago
Headlines
International help disaster and emergency lifeline
By Cherry Piquero Ballescas | October 9, 2015 - 10:00am
With so much disasters taking place and more expected to come with global warming and climate change, there is no more excuse for any country not to prepare adequately for disasters.
Over a year ago
Freeman Opinion
Disaster risk reduction is one of the agenda at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). Philstar.com/File photo
Over a year ago
APEC members urged to strengthen cooperation in disaster preparedness
By Alexis Romero | Over a year ago
The Philippines on Tuesday called for greater cooperation on disaster preparedness among Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation...
Headlines
US Navy official: Budget cuts won't affect US disaster-response aid
September 8, 2015 - 5:57am
A US Navy official says military budget cuts are unlikely to affect America's ability to respond to major natural disasters and humanitarian crises in Asia, where it has led multinational drills to prepare for ...
Over a year ago
Headlines
Residents of Brgy. Calumpang, General Santos City get tips on how to prepare for disasters and emergencies in line with efforts of Smart Communications Inc. to promote a culture of preparedness in every household.
Over a year ago
Smart caravan visits GenSan
By Rosalinda L. Orosa | Over a year ago
Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) recently brought its disaster preparedness caravan to Barangay Calumpang as part of SafePH,...
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