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NDRRMC Convenes For Boracay Island State of Calamity
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23 April 2018 – National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) Members met today to discuss the proposed declaration of State of Calamity in Barangays Balabag, Manoc-Manoc, and Yapak (Boracay Island), Municipality of Malay, Province of Aklan, and the implementation of a temporary closure of Boracay Island at the Department of National Defense, Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City.
TFBM Denies Non-Consultation in Marawi Rehabilitation
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Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM), in partnership with the Marawi City Government, is in the process of implementing the Kambisita, a project that enables the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from the Most Affected Area (MAA) to visit their homes and check their properties. This shall be implemented per assigned sector beginning 01 April and to last until 10 May 2018. Visiting residents will be accompanied by military and medical teams to ensure their security and safety. (see attached information sheet)
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OCD I Empowers Women on Disaster Risk Reduction
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OCD I Regional Director Melchito Castro emphasizes in his welcome remarks the importance of women to create awareness on Disaster Risk Reduction to their communities. (Mike Aldrin T Sabado)
PHL OFFICIALS, UN OCHA HEAD VOW TO STRENGTHEN COLLABORATION IN HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE
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(From left) Ambassador Evan P. Garcia, Permanent Representative of the Philippines to the UN and other International Organizations in Geneva, Assistant Secretary-General Ursula Mueller of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA), and Assistant Secretary Kristoffer James Purisima Deputy Administrator of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD). |
Members of the Philippine Delegation with ASG Mueller of UN OCHA. (From left) Mr. Sonny Patron of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD); Colonel Frederick Cutler of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP); Ambassador Evan P. Garcia, Permanent Representative of the Philippines to the UN and other International Organizations in Geneva; ASG Mueller; Assistant Secretary Kristoffer James Purisima, OCD Deputy Administrator; Mr.Thierry Delbrevue, OCHA-Geneva; Ms. Sharon Johnnette Agduma, Third Secretary of the Philippine Mission to the UN and other IOs in Geneva; and, Ms. Marean Abarra of the Philippine Mission to the UN and other IOs in Geneva. |
12 February 2018, Geneva, Switzerland – Philippine Government officials and Assistant Secretary-General Ursula Mueller of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA) vowed to strengthen collaboration in humanitarian preparedness and response.
