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The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has confirmed that a magnitude 7.Fri, 20 Jul 2018 11:45:00 +0200pna-9da7526253fa1c4022b188aef78bac37pnaen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersCrisisResponsePhilippine SeaCity CouncilContingency PlanRodrigo Duterte20180720114500http://www.laht.com/article.asp?ArticleId=2461320&CategoryId=12395MANILA – Authorities in the Philippine capital held on Thursday an earthquake emergency response drill, despite inclement weather brought by tropical storm Henry, which has flooded several parts of the country. Hundreds of elementary school students took part in the drill at a local school in....Fri, 20 Jul 2018 05:33:00 +0200laht-3f8d4557a22ad3b72b9489405ba29e49lahten14.6096 121.006FloodingNaturalDisastersNational PoliceNews AgencyJojo Garcia20180720053300https://www.rappler.com/move-ph/207735-mmda-earthquake-drill-2018-operations?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rappler+%28Rappler%29Members of the Bureau of Fire Protection-Special Rescue Unit (BFP-SRU) search for mock victims while a nurse apply first aid to others inside the Manila City Hall as they participate in the Metro Manila Shake Drill on July 19, 2018. Photo by Ben Nabong/Rappler.Thu, 19 Jul 2018 17:56:00 +0200rappler-73d51f75c89f0171d8c0db6f6d013f8erappleren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersJojo GarciaDanilo Lim20180719175600https://www.efe.com/efe/english/world/earthquake-drill-in-manila-goes-ahead-despite-tropical-storm-henry/50000262-3695754?utm_source=wwwefecom&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rssAuthorities in the Philippine capital Thursday held an earthquake emergency response drill, despite inclement weather brought by tropical storm Henry, which has flooded several parts of the country. Hundreds of elementary school students took part in the drill at a local school in Manila, in which....Thu, 19 Jul 2018 14:03:00 +0200efe-720331fccca2c45f6a184aa269642674efeen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20180719140300https://www.rappler.com/move-ph/207701-mmda-earthquake-drill-july-19-2018-photos?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rappler+%28Rappler%29COVER. Quezon City Hall employees join the 4th Nationwide "Shake Drill" on Thursday, July 19, 2018. Photo by Darren Langit/Rappler. MANILA, Philippines – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) held its fourth Metro Manila-wide earthquake drill after sending a text blast an hour before....Thu, 19 Jul 2018 13:18:00 +0200rappler-951a0002e6d0380826827fc51102ccb6rappleren14.6096 121.006CrisisResponseNaturalDisastersJojo Garcia20180719131800https://www.thesun.co.uk/tech/1992625/what-tsunami-how-waves-countries-affected-majorca-boxing-day/ASTONISHING photos of tsunamis show seemingly gentle walls of water brushing shorelines. But footage from history's most horrific disasters show the devastating impact the waves can have on communities. Here's what we know... In open water they can easily go unnoticed as they sometimes don't rise....Wed, 18 Jul 2018 08:49:00 +0200thesun-018cab7097fc902ddb5a49dd307208fethesunen-33.475 -70.6475NaturalDisastersNuclearEnergyJRCNuclearSecurityNuclearManMadeDisasters20180718084900http://www.iom.int/iom-humanitarian-operations-and-clustersIn 2005, the Humanitarian Reform Process got underway with the Cluster Approach that includes nine thematic clusters/areas of work and cluster leads being agreed to by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Principles. IOM has played a substantial role in the Cluster Approach assisting in the....Wed, 18 Jul 2018 04:37:00 +0200iom-72547868d2d0ffc67d6a1b5d3ea5182biomen33.718151 73.060547NaturalDisastersMigrationUNbodiesUnited Nations High Commissioner for RefugeesUNHCRIOMCamp ManagementUnited NationsDevelopment ProgrammeEmergencyWorld Food Programme20180718043700https://www.thesun.co.uk/tech/1992625/what-tsunami-how-waves-countries-affected-majorca-boxing-day/ASTONISHING photos of tsunamis show seemingly gentle walls of water brushing shorelines. But footage from history's most horrific disasters show the waves attacking harbours,before destroying all forms of life in its path. Here's what we know... In open water they can easily go unnoticed as they....Wed, 18 Jul 2018 01:23:00 +0200thesun-dd492c3d1149cebc9fd6a0ab0f9fb899thesunen-33.475 -70.6475NaturalDisastersNuclearEnergyJRCNuclearSecurityNuclearManMadeDisasters20180718012300https://www.rappler.com/move-ph/issues/disasters/207533-mmda-ntc-2018-metro-manila-shake-drill-announcement-via-sms-alert?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rappler+%28Rappler%29. MMDA says the annual earthquake drill, dubbed online as the #MMShakeDrill, will push through on the third week of June, rain or shine. #MMSHAKEDRILL. In this file photo taken on July 14, 2017, the Pasay City government simulates disaster and response drill during the #MMShakeDrill. Photo by LeAnne Jazul/Rappler.Tue, 17 Jul 2018 14:19:00 +0200rappler-0367fbb1e6197a00580fa7d9143ccc37rappleren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersJojo Garcia20180717141900https://www.rappler.com/move-ph/207469-pasig-city-special-security-and-earthquake-drill-2018?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rappler+%28Rappler%29RESCUE. Pasig Rescue Task Force and SWAT members rescue wounded civilians inside Unimart. Photo by Abigail Abigan/Rappler. MANILA, Philippines – Following several threats and attacks at private and public establishments in the past years, the Pasig Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council....Tue, 17 Jul 2018 06:47:00 +0200rappler-13dbfbfbe024e41855b56d1aba01fc60rappleren15.1442 120.591599CrisisResponseNaturalDisastersTerroristAttackOrtigas Center20180717064700http://www.homelandsecuritynewswire.com/dr20180716-improving-disaster-response-through-twitter-dataTwitter data could give disaster relief teams real-time information to provide aid and save lives, thanks to a new algorithm developed by an international team of researchers. “The best source to get timely information during a disaster is social media, particularly microblogs like Twitter,” said one researcher.Mon, 16 Jul 2018 16:06:00 +0200homelandsecuritynewswire-3fb31be0cb347c19a356b3cec2d17400homelandsecuritynewswireen42.286518 -83.778778UNbodiesNaturalDisastersUnited NationsIndian InstitutePenn State20180716160600https://reliefweb.int/report/myanmar/asean-weekly-disaster-update-9-15-july-2018Regional Summary of Week 28 and Outlook for Week 29. 1) Recorded events in Week 28 are still largely hydro-meleorological in nature. As reported by ASEAN Specialized Meteorological Center, the Southwest Monsoon has brought about dry conditions over many parts of Southern ASEAN and it is expected to last till October 2010.Mon, 16 Jul 2018 10:57:00 +0200reliefWeb-4c771e3132b0a1a8221e6a4dbcd59214reliefWeben16.8722 96.1249FloodingNaturalDisastersASEANMember States20180716105700http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1041379Photos courtesy of Art Tibaldo/Media Newsroom. BAGUIO CITY -- Who could forget that fateful afternoon, exactly 28 years ago today -- also a Monday --when a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck northern and central Philippines? It bore a 125 kilometer-long ground rupture stretching from Dingalan, Aurora to Nueva Ecija.Mon, 16 Jul 2018 10:39:00 +0200pna-7c6859adb9680d0611665be163db6fb4pnaen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersMauricio DomoganPark HotelRegional DevelopmentFidel V. Ramos20180716103900http://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2018/07/16/preparing-the-country-for-natural-disasters/“We also made it a point to equip our responders with the most advanced technologies. Due to our location in the Pacific Ring of Fire and the typhoon belt, the Philippines is considered as one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world. In fact, according to the 2017 World Risk Report, the....Mon, 16 Jul 2018 04:18:00 +0200tribuneonline-a7471ee02788948b33f13ffb06eb9722tribuneonlineen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersFloodingCrisisResponseLucas MatthysseRodrigo Roa DuterteWorld Boxing AssociationManny Pacquiao20180716041800https://www.rappler.com/move-ph/issues/disasters/knowledge-base/206355-earthquake-preparedness-checklist-barangays?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rappler+%28Rappler%29. If a 7.2-magnitude earthquake hits your local community, is it ready for the worst-case scenario? MANILA, Philippines – If a 7.2-magnitude earthquake hits your local community, is it ready for the worst-case scenario? ( Once the West Valley Fault moves, various areas in Metro Manila and nearby provinces are expected to be greatly damaged.Sat, 14 Jul 2018 03:54:00 +0200rappler-156b52a1b9d71179da5672b8f38254e4rappleren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersRenato Solidum20180714035400https://www.rappler.com/move-ph/issues/disasters/207274-mmshakedrill-2018-surprise-mmda?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rappler+%28Rappler%29Welcome to Rappler, a social news network where stories inspire community engagement and digitally fuelled actions for social change. Rappler comes from the root words "rap" (to discuss) + "ripple" (to make waves). Date of #MMShakeDrill 2018 will not be announced – MMDA.Sat, 14 Jul 2018 02:18:00 +0200rappler-206cdd13f3a2aad28a01003131833764rappleren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersCrisisResponseNational PoliceDe SilvaArmed ForcesJojo Garcia20180714021800https://www.manilametro.com/news/257662690/ocd-7-central-visayas-ready-for-disasters-CEBU CITY, July 4 (PIA) --- Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) Central Visayas assures its residents that Central Visayas is prepared in case natural disasters like typhoon and earthquake hit the region. During the Association of Government Information Officers' (AGIO) Forum last July 3, OCD 7....Fri, 13 Jul 2018 07:07:00 +0200manilametro-011838ea55fe440669336e1a01b69732manilametroen10.49386 119.893402CrisisResponseNaturalDisastersRodrigo Duterte20180713070700https://reliefweb.int/report/bangladesh/asia-and-pacific-weekly-regional-humanitarian-snapshot-3-9-july-2018JAPAN. As of 9 July, 112 persons are dead, 3 persons are in critical conditions, and 78 persons are missing due to landslides and floods across western and central Japan. At least 3,230 temporary evacuation centres were opened across the affected Prefectures, with at least 30,250 evacuees reported.Mon, 09 Jul 2018 13:01:00 +0200reliefWeb-8465b1f064d098c0b6b1755f357faac2reliefWeben-6.18287 106.829MigrationNaturalDisastersNational Disaster Management Authority20180709130100https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/philippines-humanitarian-bulletin-issue-6-july-2018HIGHLIGHTS. • The Philipines hosts the 2018 International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) Asia-Pacific earthquake response exercise, which was the biggest in the region in terms of participants and mechanisms tested. • Philippine nationals are part of the United Nations Disaster....Mon, 09 Jul 2018 10:58:00 +0200reliefWeb-993143b15d83f8e4cbeb041a1f4e79e0reliefWeben8.002695 124.291901UNbodiesNaturalDisastersCrisisResponseUnited NationsASEANNational Disaster Risk Reduction20180709105800https://reliefweb.int/report/myanmar/asean-weekly-disaster-update-2-8-july-2018Regional Summary (Week 27) 1) Recorded events for this week are largely hydro-met in nature. This results from the seasonal change as northern ASEAN is experiencing monsoon and typhoon season while the southern ASEAN region is experiencing drier and hotter conditions.Mon, 09 Jul 2018 08:57:00 +0200reliefWeb-13fc8070e7ccd7a659e9f20d5be57398reliefWeben-6.18287 106.829NaturalDisastersMeteorological CentreASEANMember States20180709085700https://www.rappler.com/move-ph/issues/disasters/knowledge-base/206354-earthquake-preparedness-checklist-households?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rappler+%28Rappler%29MANILA, Philippines – Is your household prepared for the "Big One"? According to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), every household should be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed when dealing with earthquakes and other major disasters.Sat, 07 Jul 2018 03:50:00 +0200rappler-196e320683092b9523f6d3bcb1dfcb76rappleren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersRenato Solidum20180707035000https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/dost-phivolcs-7-launches-earthquake-impact-assessment-tool-metro-cebuBy Rey Anthony H. Chiu. CEBU CITY, July 4 (PIA)–Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS) launched an earthquake impact assessment tool, the Metro Cebu Earthquake Model (MCEM) Atlas on July 4, 2018 at DepEdEcotech Center, Ecotech Rd., Sudlon, Lahug, Cebu City.Fri, 06 Jul 2018 05:09:00 +0200reliefWeb-9287a12163f3425405cb9f09b306b546reliefWeben15.03053 120.690498NaturalDisastersCrisisResponseRenato Solidum20180706050900https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/laguna-government-promotes-disaster-resilience-communitiesJoy Gabrido. CALAMBA CITY, Laguna, June 27 (PIA) – The Provincial Government of Laguna continuously conducts drills to strengthen the disaster preparedness of the province. “Simple lang ang napakagandang aral natin dito na sa panahon ng sakuna ang kailangan ay magtulong-tulong po tayo at ini-imagine....Thu, 05 Jul 2018 08:24:00 +0200reliefWeb-39a08cc0d4b772bf7cd65abad3e91a33reliefWeben14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20180705082400http://www.bernama.com/en/world/news.php?id=1476844MANILA, July 3 (Bernama) -- A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck Batangas province in the Philippine main Luzon Island on Tuesday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), reported Xinhua. Phivolcs said the quake, which struck at 12.Wed, 04 Jul 2018 04:31:00 +0200bernama-82971768fe582f1925013e7eeed7a60dbernamaen6.517152 126.093399NaturalDisasters20180704043100https://www.rappler.com/nation/206423-glan-sarangani-earthquake-july-3-2018?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rappler+%28Rappler%29Image courtesy of Phivolcs. MANILA, Philippines – A magnitude 5.6 earthquake hit Glan, Sarangani at 5:59 pm on Tuesday, July 3. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) earlier put the earthquake's magnitude at 5.8, then later downgraded it to 5.6. Phivolcs said no damage is expected, but there will be aftershocks.Tue, 03 Jul 2018 13:35:00 +0200rappler-1b14023891ce082f473fe199d034621drappleren6.332401 124.945999NaturalDisasters20180703133500http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-07/03/c_137298593.htmMANILA, July 3 (Xinhua) -- A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck Batangas province in the Philippine main Luzon Island on Tuesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Phivolcs said the quake, which struck at 12:25 p.m. local time, hit at a depth of 123 km, about 25 km....Tue, 03 Jul 2018 10:34:00 +0200xinhuanet_en-8d48b96b18f1b0043034c4b85ef4b764xinhuanet_enen6.517152 126.093399NaturalDisasters20180703103400https://www.rappler.com/nation/206382-nasugbu-batangas-earthquake-july-3-2018?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rappler+%28Rappler%29Image courtesy of Phivolcs. MANILA, Philippines – A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck off Nasugbu, Batangas at 12:25 pm on Tuesday, July 3. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) earlier put the earthquake's magnitude at 5.5, then later downgraded it to 5.2.Tue, 03 Jul 2018 07:58:00 +0200rappler-c19b73cf63c1d9860ddb77ae45ecca79rappleren13.51541 120.947304NaturalDisasters20180703075800https://reliefweb.int/report/world/team-rubicon-receives-emergency-medical-team-type-1-mobile-verification-world-healthDALLAS (June 28, 2018) – Team Rubicon USA, a veteran-based disaster response organization, has received verification from the World Health Organization (WHO) as an Emergency Medical Team (EMT) Type 1 Mobile. Team Rubicon is the first nongovernmental organization in North America to receive this....Mon, 02 Jul 2018 16:22:00 +0200reliefWeb-0ca97a3fac1dce6f71e8a22fefeab42creliefWeben14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersWorld Health OrganizationWHOEmergencyTyphoon HaiyanJake WoodDallas, Texas20180702162200https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/isabela-students-join-national-quake-drillBy Oliver T. Baccay. ILAGAN CITY, Isabela, July 2 (PIA) - - Almost 4,000 high school students participated in the recently conducted 2nd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill held at the Isabela School of Arts and Trades (ISAT) here. With the supervision of the Office of the Civil Defense....Mon, 02 Jul 2018 10:11:00 +0200reliefWeb-bfa8933079c97b96aa148f21d0dc1d6dreliefWeben14.6096 121.006CrisisResponseNaturalDisastersCivilProtection20180702101100http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2018/07/02/2003695941Emergency response training for Southeast Asian nations and exporting specialized firefighting equipment to them are part of the government’s New Southbound Policy, sources said. The Executive Yuan’s Office of Trade Negotiations has invited several nations to send officials to Taiwan for joint....Sun, 01 Jul 2018 19:16:00 +0200taipeitimes-09d46c5fe9d9b3ab25b02c83d410dea4taipeitimesen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersEmergency20180701191600http://www.pireport.org/articles/2009/10/06/us-pacific-fleetNews Release. Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Oct. 2, 2009. U.S. PACIFIC FLEET HELPING AMERICAN SAMOA. The U.S. Pacific Fleet is deploying personnel and units to provide humanitarian aid in the wake of natural disasters that have stricken the Philippines, American Samoa and Indonesia.Fri, 29 Jun 2018 15:23:00 +0200pidp-ca38dc4ccb0780e666741c724f37763epidpen41.404722 -81.723056ManMadeDisastersNaturalDisastersSea KnightStorm KetsanaState DepartmentPacific CommandTropical Storm KetsanaMarine Expeditionary Unit20180629152300https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/navy-ships/a21990710/chinas-pacific-war-games-rimpac/The United States began hosting RIMPAC in 1971 as a means of assuring allies that the U.S. withdraw from Vietnam did not preclude a larger withdraw from Asia. The exercise is held every two years and this year includes: Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Colombia, France, India, Indonesia, Israel,....Thu, 28 Jun 2018 21:24:00 +0200popularmechanics-629dcf35b9e80b0ce99493d6f7d9b85cpopularmechanicsen21.0319 105.82NaturalDisastersMaritimeSafetyEuropePacific WarCarl Vinson20180628212400https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/tubod-lanao-norte-showcases-earthquake-readiness-nsed-2018Lady Jean Kabagani. NORTHERN MINDANAO, June 26 (PIA) -– The Municipality of Tubod, Lanao del Norte demonstrated its readiness against earthquakes as a result of this year's Second Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED). During the drill, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Region 10....Thu, 28 Jun 2018 10:28:00 +0200reliefWeb-9ffb79582c250c0c9a7d197b4e37a4acreliefWeben8.04415 123.795403CrisisResponseNaturalDisasters20180628102800https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/senior-high-students-join-nationwide-earthquake-drillJune 28, 2018 Ma. Joreina Therese A. Blanco and Kristelle Ann Pauline Lagmay. LAOAG CITY, June 23 (PIA) - - More than 500 senior high students and faculty members of the Ilocos Norte National High School actively participated in the National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) for second quarter on June 22.Thu, 28 Jun 2018 08:23:00 +0200reliefWeb-7294d66b9b7282048252231eceb81a90reliefWeben18.19762 120.591698CrisisResponseNaturalDisastersRed Cross20180628082300https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/nsed-2018-capacitates-lgus-disaster-preparednessApril Al Ian T. Jacob. LANAO DEL NORTE, June 21 (PIA)— Some 1,500 community members in Tubod, Lanao del Norte participated in the 2nd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) on June 21, 2018 to learn how to respond to earthquake disaster. Regional Director Rosauro Arnel Q. Gonzales, Jr.Thu, 28 Jun 2018 08:23:00 +0200reliefWeb-790152c9ab12ffd708a33ed76e42ecf7reliefWeben8.04415 123.795403CrisisResponseNaturalDisastersLANAO DEL NORTENational PoliceArmed Forces20180628082300http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1039720MANILA -- Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano has offered Tokyo assistance following the 6.1-magnitude earthquake on June 18. The offer was made during his meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono before the 5th Meeting of the Philippines-Japan Joint Committee on Infrastructure....Wed, 27 Jun 2018 16:12:00 +0200pna-3fce53ddbc89e5ed68a78dba8594e3cfpnaen35.2086 110.727NaturalDisastersConflictWorld WarAlan PeterTaro KonoDonald TrumpInfrastructure DevelopmentAlan Peter CayetanoWorld War IIKim Jong-un20180627161200http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1039611(Photo courtesy: Civil Defense PH Facebook page) MANILA -- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) formally opened the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) 2018 Asia-Pacific Earthquake Response Exercise (ERE) at the Fontana Convention Center, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga Tuesday.Wed, 27 Jun 2018 06:12:00 +0200pna-ee99052dadb265f1ccffccec782a7ce8pnaen14.6096 121.006UNbodiesNaturalDisastersCrisisResponseDelfin LorenzanaUnited NationsClark FreeportClark Freeport ZoneEmergencyNational Disaster Risk Reduction20180627061200http://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1749895/Pampanga/Business/SM-Supermalls-participate-in-nationwide-shake-drillSM NORTH Luzon Malls recently conducted a “shake drill” activity in line to the Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill to heighten the level of preparedness of employees when disaster strikes. The event was held in cooperation of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office....Tue, 26 Jun 2018 14:49:00 +0200sunstar-ebd86df336b6232dc2c08648181a23e5sunstaren6.517152 126.093399NaturalDisastersCrisisResponseNational Police20180626144900https://reliefweb.int/report/myanmar/asean-weekly-disaster-update-18-june-24-june-2018Regional Summary (Week 25) 1) Hydro-meteorological hazards continue to dominate minor-to-moderate disasters recorded in ASEAN region throughout Week 25. 2) In Philippines, the effects of Southwest Monsoon enhanced by Typhoon Domeng and TD Ester stretched to Week 25 and mostly affecting Region III and CAR regions (NDRRMC).Mon, 25 Jun 2018 11:07:00 +0200reliefWeb-3a4943681edc9c410159e3abf67657fdreliefWeben-6.18287 106.829FloodingNaturalDisastersMeteorological CentreASEANMember State20180625110700http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2018/06/25/2003695505The US Navy has invited Taiwan to participate in the Pacific Partnership humanitarian relief training mission in the Solomon Islands in August, a senior defense official said on condition of anonymity. Washington has been working toward giving Taiwan a greater role in the Pacific Partnership long....Sun, 24 Jun 2018 19:28:00 +0200taipeitimes-dc17a1a1970e4db60ed4a8cb8a854430taipeitimesen35.2086 110.727NaturalDisastersCommunicableDiseasesPublicHealthUS NavyChen Chung-chiPacific CommandTyphoon Haiyan20180624192800http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1012927/news-davao-city-tornado-agdaoDAVAO CITY – A tornado swept through a coastal village i n this cit y on Sunday evening, toppling trees and tearing roofs that injured two people, police and disaster officials said. Over 300 people fled to the village covered court as the whirlwind streaked across several communities in Barangay....Mon, 23 Jul 2018 04:56:00 +0200inquirer-1f66a91b9eef3761b7a9683cfc2e095cinquirerenNaturalDisasters20180723045600https://reliefweb.int/report/indonesia/asean-weekly-disaster-update-16-22-july-2018Regional Summary of Week 29 and Outlook for Week 30. 1) Recorded events in Week 29 are still largely hydro-meteorological in nature due to monsoon low with Tropical Storm Henry/Son-Tinh, Tropical Depression (TD) Inday and TD Josie, which caused floods and landslides in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Philippines, and Viet Nam.Mon, 23 Jul 2018 10:32:00 +0200reliefWeb-73f7d23efc8a174ffbc1b9e2eab291f0reliefWeben-6.18287 106.829NaturalDisastersMeteorological CentreASEANMember States20180723103200http://www.bernama.com/en/news.php?id=1483218TAWAU, July 24 ( Bernama) -- Universiti Malaysia Sabah geologist Prof Dr Felix Tongkul has suggested for more tsunami siren to be installed along the coast in Tawau because of the risk of being threatened by the seismic seawave due to its location near the tsunami source, namely Indonesia and the Philippines.Tue, 24 Jul 2018 14:43:00 +0200bernama-17369b9c7fd4a088f310fdb30c5bb675bernamaen4.249592 117.8815NaturalDisastersProf DrMeteorological Department20180724144300