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She attended a youth volunteer training supported by UNICEF and Community and Family Services International (CFSI).Fri, 31 Jan 2020 04:28:00 +0100inquirer-4998b413725481af8ae4025d838bca6binquireren36.014167 -94.402778NaturalDisastersUNbodiesNational High SchoolUNICEFProtection Specialist20200131042800https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-philippines-volcano-fundraiser-1.5440772?cmp=rssA Winnipeg non-profit has teamed up with the supermarket Seafood Place to raise money for people in the Phillipines impacted by the active Taal volcano. More than 125,000 people have fled from their homes after the volcano erupted more on Jan. 12, covering many communities in Batangas province near Manila, in a blanket of ash.Sun, 26 Jan 2020 00:38:00 +0100CBC-d493355a9bfcca5a4c9a0c2f1ce512e4CBCen49.9212 -97.1244NaturalDisastersABS-CBN20200126003800https://opinion.inquirer.net/126870/natural-disasters-the-new-normalWhen we were founded in 2009, the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF) was originally set up to respond to natural disasters after they had occurred. We went into disaster relief mode in the immediate aftermath of disasters and then into recovery mode to try to restore things back to....Sat, 25 Jan 2020 04:16:00 +0100inquirer-99323272215a742c7243544d96d2b1a2inquireren13.87901 120.921303NaturalDisastersUNbodiesCrisisResponseCivil Aviation AuthorityNational Disaster Risk Reduction20200125041600https://www.philstar.com/nation/2020/01/24/1987255/makati-donates-p18-million-calamity-hit-areasMAKATI, Philippines The city government of Makati would donate over P18 million to towns affected by the onslaught of Typhoon Tisoy and earthquakes that hit parts of Mindanao. In a statement, Makati said the city council approved the donation through Ordinance 2020-023, wherein the Makati Disaster....Thu, 23 Jan 2020 17:41:00 +0100philstar-b47d50db702b162b5c255f6f1ff1058aphilstaren14.6096 121.006CrisisResponseNaturalDisasters20200123174100https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/philippines-mindanao-displacement-dashboard-december-2019-issue-no-65Displacement Overview. As of the 31st of December, a total number of 104,817 families (484,443 individuals) are currently displaced in Mindanao. Those displaced can be classified into three main groups, depending on the length of displacement: Group A: 33,695 families (139,539 individuals) displaced....Thu, 23 Jan 2020 08:32:00 +0100reliefWeb-e64b95a9b85600ba3ff87a3b31ca0a7ereliefWeben14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersArmed ForcesNew People’s Army20200123083200https://factcheck.afp.com/these-photos-have-circulated-reports-typhoons-and-earthquakes-philippines-least-2015Eight photos have been shared in multiple posts on Facebook alongside a claim that they show relief efforts ordered by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte reaching communities affected by the Taal volcano. The claim is false; all eight photos have circulated in media reports of various natural....Mon, 20 Jan 2020 09:33:00 +0100newsnow-co-uk-debd5cfb547924df7733bee699feb1cenewsnow-co-uken14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersOfficial GazetteSocial MediaField OfficeFacebookRodrigo Roa DutertePhilippine AirPhilippine Information AgencyRodrigo DuterteDuterte governmentInfantry DivisionAir Force20200120093300https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1091244MANILA -- South Korea on Friday donated USD200,000 (or approximately PHP10 million) to the Philippines for the 45,000 evacuees displaced in last Sunday’s Taal Volcano eruption. Korean Ambassador Han Dong-man handed the check to Senator Richard Gordon, chairman of the Philippine Red Cross at the PRC Tower in Mandaluyong City.Sat, 18 Jan 2020 05:14:00 +0100pna-d9b464d6a97f2a2a652dc21301f34cadpnaen13.87901 120.921303NaturalDisastersHan DongRichard GordonRed CrossSouth Korean governmentHan Dong-man20200118051400https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2020/01/18/1985647/time-actTaal seethes and we continue to fidget with how best to cope. C’est la vie? But always there will be fingers pointed, whether critically or constructively, in the urge to provide predicates for our predicaments. Some from Congress would have wanted more adequate forewarnings. Netizens bewail belated local and national government responses.Fri, 17 Jan 2020 17:38:00 +0100philstar-741838dcf5f7004dd0ecdaf61ab1662fphilstaren13.87901 120.921303CrisisResponseEMF_HealthNaturalDisastersGrace PoeKiko PangilinanLex TalionisJoanna DemafelisMinistry of HealthAlan PeterRodrigo Roa DuterteEmergencyNational Disaster Risk ReductionJoey SalcedaAlan Peter CayetanoSal Panelo20200117173800https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/act-alliance-alert-multi-disasters-philippinesSITUATION. The Philippines has been seeing a succession of disasters since December 2019 that have so far affected about 5.7 million people across the country. Overall these have taken a significant toll on the capacities of the government and other actors to support the affected population.Fri, 17 Jan 2020 15:46:00 +0100reliefWeb-39076f046d7a58fc1ad3c2dbe458062areliefWeben14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersMARS-STATCrisisResponseACT AllianceNational Disaster Risk ReductionTyphoon Phanfone20200117154600https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/philippines-humanitarian-country-team-tulunan-north-cotabato-earthquakes-0Key Figures. As of 10 January 2020 (DSWD ) 1.8 M population in severely affected areas. 625,700 people affected and in need of assistance. 70,000 people displaced and in recognized evacuation centres. 73,100 houses damaged and destroyed. 247,000 people targeted for shelter/CCCM assistance. 31.8M required funding (US$) (1.Thu, 16 Jan 2020 06:57:00 +0100reliefWeb-56d6ebb394fb740649ff6a85362547e0reliefWeben14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersFloodingNational Disaster Risk ReductionPhilippine PesoOffice of Civil DefenseSocial Welfare20200116065700https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2020/01/14/1984760/darna-trends-angel-locsin-posts-about-helping-taal-volcano-victimsMANILA, Philippines Kapamilya actress Angel Locsin has been getting praises again from social media users after she asked for the needs of Taal Volcano eruption victims. In her Twitter account, Angel asked her followers where can she get an assessment on what the needs of the victims are.Tue, 14 Jan 2020 07:48:00 +0100philstar-dc0d35a7ff43800ffee2f8f9985d2db6philstaren13.87901 120.921303NaturalDisastersAngel Locsin20200114074800https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/philippines-situation-report-10-jan-2020HIGHLIGHTS As of 3 January, over 2.4 million people are affected in over 2,700 barangays (villages) in Regions V, VI, VII, VIII, MIMAROPA and Caraga due to Typhoon Phanfone. As of 24 December, more than 378,000 people are affected by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that occurred on 15 December in Davao del Sur, Mindanao.Mon, 13 Jan 2020 09:05:00 +0100reliefWeb-1e65e74a417482328cfdb277a9829ea8reliefWeben14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersTyphoon Phanfone20200113090500https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1839642/Davao/Opinion/Editorial-Lesson-learned-for-real-estate-firmsONE of the positive things to have come out from the series of earthquakes in Mindanao in 2019 is it served as a wakeup call to both the government and real estate developers. Among the structures that have been affected by the earthquake, it was the properties of the real estate arms of DMCI Holdings, Inc.Sun, 12 Jan 2020 14:47:00 +0100sunstar-3f1eb7b6c1350356b8b38ebbe9c0df8esunstaren7.08008 125.614NaturalDisastersDepartment of Human SettlementsRodrigo R. Duterte20200112144700https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1090501COURTESY CALL. President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday (Jan. 9) meets with Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu at Malacañan Palace. During Motegi’s courtesy call, Duterte thanks Japan for its continuing support to his government’s development agenda. (Presidential Photo by King Rodriguez) MANILA....Fri, 10 Jan 2020 03:59:00 +0100pna-27e1ffbeb23645eb4a522f6e3e9923d7pnaen35.6831 139.809NaturalDisastersHuman ResourcesJohn F. KennedyUniversity of TokyoMalacañan PalaceHouse of RepresentativesMotegi ToshimitsuTrans-Pacific PartnershipRodrigo Duterte20200110035900https://www.philstar.com/nation/2020/01/06/1982557/magnitude-5-quake-strikes-davao-occidentalMANILA, Philippines A magnitude 5 earthquake rattled Davao Occidental waters on Monday afternoon. In its latest bulletin, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology upgrade the magnitude of the quake to 5. It was initially reported as magnitude 4.7. The tremor, tectonic in origin, occurred at 03:25 p.Mon, 06 Jan 2020 11:05:00 +0100philstar-317ca4c2682febb3da96da3b0934789dphilstaren7.08008 125.614NaturalDisasters20200106110500https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1838729/Cebu/Lifestyle/ArTabang-art-for-a-causeTHE Sacred Heart School-Boys Batch 1985 Foundation Inc. held its third “ArTabang” last month, bringing the best of local artistry from all over the country to Cebu. It was an exhibition of local art and culture while giving back at the same time. The first ArTabang took place in December 2013 and was created to help the victims of Typhoon Yolanda.Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:20:00 +0100sunstar-d154ae1b22e3018d240082731bdcba2esunstaren11.00698 124.612801NaturalDisastersIT CenterArt AssociationSacred Heart School20200106102000https://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/06/01/2020/5.4-magnitude-earthquake-hits-PhilippinesThe Philippines was struck by a 5.4-magnitude earthquake early on Monday, according to state seismologists. The quake occurred 50 kilometers (31 miles) below the surface, and its epicenter was waters off the southern province of Davao Oriental, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Twitter.Mon, 06 Jan 2020 09:59:00 +0100thepeninsulaqatar-97a2d45ee36f26f0123dca9511ddae8cthepeninsulaqataren7.08008 125.614NaturalDisastersConflictRodrigo Duterte20200106095900https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/54-magnitude-earthquake-hits-philippines/1693568Earthquake in southern Philippines could spawn aftershocks, local seismologists say. ANKARA. The Philippines was struck by a 5.4-magnitude earthquake early on Monday, according to state seismologists. The quake occurred 50 kilometers (31 miles) below the surface, and its epicenter was waters off....Mon, 06 Jan 2020 09:51:00 +0100aa-en-a791bc9ff3fb21df91ae5999df1ceaa4aa-enen7.08008 125.614ConflictNaturalDisasters20200106095100https://www.yenisafak.com/en/world/magnitude-54-earthquake-hits-philippines-3508931The Philippines was struck by a 5.4-magnitude earthquake early on Monday, according to state seismologists. The quake occurred 50 kilometers (31 miles) below the surface, and its epicenter was waters off the southern province of Davao Oriental, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Twitter.Mon, 06 Jan 2020 09:28:00 +0100yenisafak-en-8ad8f48b6465a0a0deed51a047e09d02yenisafak-enen7.08008 125.614ConflictNaturalDisasters20200106092800https://www.rappler.com/nation/250705-giovanni-carlo-bacordo-new-navy-chief-january-2020?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rappler+%28Rappler%29NEW NAVY CHIEF. Philippine Fleet commander Rear Admiral Giovanni Carlo Bacordo will take over the Philippine Navy as its Flag Officer-in-Command on February 3, 2020. Photo from the Philippine Fleet. MANILA, Philippines – The commander of the Philippine Fleet, Rear Admiral Giovanni Carlo Bacordo, has....Fri, 31 Jan 2020 14:22:00 +0100rappler-9f6249941923dd11de362c1cc3206bf8rappleren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersMaritimeSafetyWorldPhilippine NavyDelfin LorenzanaPhilippine SeaRobert EmpedradArmed ForcesRodrigo DuterteThomas Aquinas20200131142200