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Disaster Displacement Awareness Spearheaded by the Philippines

Disaster Awareness an Preparedness The Philippines is one disaster-prone countries in the world. Owing to its geographical position, it...

DENR Keeps Tabs on Mayon Eruption

January 28, 2018 The Mail Man 0

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It has been almost 2 weeks since Mt. Mayon has started its activity. Beyond the usual 7 -8 kilometers Hazard Radius, the effects will still be felt. 
 
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has given advisories that the current eruptions could last for at least 3 months given the pattern has been established with regards to the eruptions. 
 
But the effects will be seen as more of a continuing public safety and health crisis since there are effects that go beyond what has been shown daily in media. 
 
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) which is a component of the National Disaster Risk and Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC)  has issued a Public Advisory on the potential effects of the Mt. Mayon eruption and its activities.  
 
Currently, the Danger Zone has been expanded from the initial 6 kilometers Danger Zone to 8 kilometers. 
 
“The DENR, in close coordination with the Department of Health, will continue to monitor the air and water quality on affected areas and river systems to minimize environmental and health impacts of the volcanic eruption,” DENR Secretary Cimatu announced. 
 
Evacuation plans are being coordinated with the NDRRMC, local government units (LGUs) and the Office of Civil Defense (OCD)  with regards to these plans. 
 
“We need to observe harmonized protocols among concerned agencies to ensure zero casualty,” said Cimatu.  
 
The danger of environmental effects caused by the eruption affects even the health conditions of the citizens in the areas. 
 
“We all know that acid rain can cause deforestation, acidify waterways to the detriment of aquatic life, and corrode building materials and paints,” Cimatu pointed out. 
 
In terms of health, Sec. Cimatu stated that sulfur dioxide could affect the respiratory system, particularly lung function, and can irritate the eyes. 
 
As of the moment, relevant government agencies are monitoring the situation. 
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Climate Change, Disasters, Population Worsen Weather Related Diseases in the Philippines

January 28, 2018 The Mail Man 0

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 The Philippines is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world. By its geography, it is located at the “Typhoon Belt” in the Pacific Ocean thus it gets hit by an average of 20 tropical cyclones annually. These effects are flooding, landslides and affect its economy as well such as agriculture. 
 It is also along the Pacific Ring of Fire where tectonic and volcanic activity is common. This makes the Philippines vulnerable to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. 
 The Philippine population currently is at 104 million and has one of the highest population growth rates in the world. Poverty is rated at a high of 25% among the poorest of the poor and 35% at poverty level on top of that. 
 Thus, habitations and communities among the poverty-stricken are mostly concentrated on the most vulnerable areas with regards to disasters. 
 Owing to population pressure, the lack of land for habitation and naturally occurring disasters, the primary hazards such as flooding has also exacerbated the health of these communities. According to the Global Climate Risk Index 2015, the country is topmost among nations adversely affected by typhoons, floods, and heat waves. Thus, the country is now rated as the No. 1 country most affected by disasters caused by weather. 
 As mentioned above, such communities are more vulnerable to types of diseases born by congested communities, unsanitary conditions and lack of health facilities. These diseases such as water-borne and vector-borne diseases include dengue, chikungunya, and malaria gets worse during the times when a natural disaster strikes. 
 These cases worsen in combination with close proximity between households, lack of proper toilet facilities and most of all potable, clean water. 
 There are efforts by the Department of Health (DOH), the local government units (LGUs) and private institutions and NGOs to address the basic lack of WaSH (Water Sanitation and Hygiene) facilities. The Manila Water Foundation, Private Health companies, and even Healthcare Providers are cooperating and coordinating with each other to mitigate the effects of Climate Change that brings severe weather conditions which in turn affect these communities.  
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Climate Change, Disasters, Population Worsen Weather Related Diseases in the Philippines

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DSWD Gears Up for More Extensive Climate Change Preparedness

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With the recent devastations caused by Tropical Storms Urduja, Vinta, and Agaton, Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) have to adjust up to such extreme weather events that are caused by Climate Change. 
 
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) which is the lead agency tasked with handling disasters, preparation, recovery, and rehabilitation. This mandate was derived from RA 10121 or the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 with the backdrop of the devastation caused by TS Ondoy. 
 
The NDRRMC is chaired by the head of the Department of National Defense (DND) and co-chaired by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).  
 
As co-chair of the NDRRMC, the DSWD is updating the protocols for the ever-changing dynamics of Philippine disaster preparedness and response.   
 
“So many Filipinos died because of natural calamities we should have been better prepared against. This 2018, we will work harder at improving our disaster preparedness mechanisms down to the community level, and we enjoin all local government units as well as our partners in the private sector to continue coordinating on programs, activities, and campaigns that will strengthen the Filipino people’s resilience against disasters,” DSWD Secretary Emmanuel Leyco said. 
 
Acknowledging that Climate Change is here and that the most logical response would be to mitigate its effects and create disaster resilient communities together with sound planning and preparation, the DSWD is enhancing its ties with the Local Government Units (LGUs) since these are on the frontlines with regards to DRRM. 
 
“It is also urgent to address other issues that contribute to the devastating impact of natural disasters. Among these issues are climate change and the necessity of good governance when it comes to addressing disaster management and relief programs,” Sec. Leyco said. 
 
This would entail enhancing LGU capacities with regards to DRRM, Resilient Communities and participation of stakeholders all the way down to the community level.  
 
This can be achieved by a more aggressive information dissemination and education campaign down to the grassroots. 
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Red Cross trains youth in disaster risk reduction

December 13, 2017 The Mail Man 0

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The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) wants the youth to be more involved in disaster risk reduction during calamities. 
 
In partnership with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the PRC recently hosted a regional training on Participatory Approach for Safe Shelter Awareness (PASSA) for the country’s youths. 
 
Chris Staines, head of the IFRC country office, said the training activity was aimed at honing the organization’s ability to engage the youth in programs that seek to augment capacity to reduce shelter-related risk. 
 
“What’s exciting about this PASSA program is that it is about the young people. It is about energy, passion, and focus,” Staines said. “It is not just about the future, but it is also about now. Because youth is not just future, youth is now.” 
 
At least 31 humanitarian workers from the Philippines, Bangladesh, Fiji, Indonesia, Nepal, Australia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Vietnam and Geneva (Switzerland) took the PASSA training at PRC headquarters in Mandaluyong City on Nov. 6 to 10. 
 
During the weeklong event, delegates were trained to sharpen awareness on shelter safety issues, identify and analyze hazards, vulnerabilities, and strategies related to shelter, and implement programs based on their locality’s capacity. 
 
Participants were immersed in a community in Barangay Tatalon in Quezon City to conduct interviews with residents who have experienced shelter-related concerns. 
 
PASSA is IFRC’s response to the need to turn communities into safe shelters that can host better living conditions. 
 
IFRC, in cooperation with Habitat for Humanity, conceptualized the PASSA Youth to immerse young people, aged 13 to 17, in humanitarian causes by raising awareness on housing-related risks. 
 
The PRC is one with IFRC in involving the youth in a participatory approach toward community safety. 
 
Source: <a href="http://beta.philstar.com/business/science-and-environment/2017/11/15/1759202/red-cross-trains-youth-disaster-risk-reduction#cw8I1f24SqlWVkCA.99">http://beta.philstar.com/business/science-and-environment/2017/11/15/1759202/red-cross-trains-youth-disaster-risk-reduction#cw8I1f24SqlWVkCA.99</a> 
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ASEAN LIDAR Training on DRRM

October 25, 2017 The Mail Man 0

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The use of LIDAR (Light Imaging, Detection And Ranging) in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) is one of the steps in preparing for natural and man-made disasters. 
 
LIDAR training was given to 17 representatives from ASEAN or the Association of South East Asian Nations. The ASEAN nations are prone to natural disasters such as earthquakes, typhoons, and floods.  
 
17 representatives from ASEAN completed the Training on LIDAR Application for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management for the ASEAN Region. The training was conducted at the National Engineering Center at the University of the Philippines, Diliman. 
 
The training was initiated and facilitated by the PHIL-LIDAR Program to increase the capacity of the ASEAN member states in the area of space technology and geoinformatics applications. 
 
Application for LIDAR in DRRM consists of an accurate map of Hazard Areas and creation of the Hazard Maps.  
 
The participants were from Cambodia with 5 participants, Laos with 2 participants, 2 from Singapore, 2 from the Philippines and three from Vietnam. 
 
The participants were grouped based on the track of the training that they wanted to pursue. PHIL-LIDAR 1 Track focused on the use of LIDAR technology for disaster risk reduction while PHIL-LIDAR 2 Track focused on the use of LIDAR technology for natural resources management. 
 
The participants acquired skills in the use of LIDAR data for disaster planning, community resilience, and flood risk assessment and the use of LIDAR technology for mapping and inventory of natural resources. The participants presented their final map outputs and analysis during the culminating activity. 
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Asia-Pacific: Still Has Insufficient Resilience Against Disasters

October 25, 2017 The Mail Man 0

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Thirteen years after the Great Asian Tsunami that killed 200,000 people and 4 years after the devastation of Typhoon Haiyan, the strongest storm in recorded history, the Asia-Pacific region still has not caught up to the demands for resilience in relation to disasters. 
 
According to the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), the regions is one of the most disaster-prone in the world and efforts in disaster resilience has been outpaced by disaster risks worsened by Climate Change. 
 
This can result in an increasing number of people being pushed back into poverty since they are unable to cope with the effects of disasters. These populations have the lest capacity to prepare and respond to disasters according to the ESCAP report. 
 
“Disasters can very quickly strip poor people of their livelihoods, bringing deeply disruptive impacts that push them back into absolute poverty or trap them in an intergenerational transmission of poverty,” Shamshad Akhtar, executive secretary of the ESCAP,  said. 
 
The Asia-Pacific Disaster Report 2017 cited that from the year 2000 to 2015, almost 15 times disaster-related deaths were recorded in middle to lower income countries as compared to Asia-Pacific’s higher income countries. 
 
The Asia and the Pacific regions account for 36% of the global gross domestic product. It is predicted that in the next 15 years, global economic losses in the Asia and Pacific regions will form 40% of these losses.  
 
The Philippines is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world with disaster risks running from earthquakes to typhoons, flooding, and other natural disasters. Geographically, the Philippines is in the “Typhon Belt” and located in the “Pacific Ring of Fire” where volcanic and tectonic plate movements are most active. 
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