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This was what officials of the cities of Cebu and Mandaue said on the 90-day deadline set by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) for local government units to submit a rapid structural assessment report on all buildings in case of a major earthquake.Sat, 07 Mar 2020 16:36:00 +0100sunstar-b4735eca133bbddd974b513be84c864bsunstaren-2.931944 -40.169444NaturalDisastersEduardo AñoDela Cruz20200307163600http://www.ecns.cn/news/2020-03-06/detail-ifzuhesu4122007.shtmlConfirmed COVID-19 cases in the Asia-pacific region kept increasing rapidly on Friday as Bhutan reported the first case of the epidemic. Prime Minister of Bhutan Lotay Tshering said on Friday morning that one positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in the Himalayan kingdom. The patient is a 76-year-old U.Fri, 06 Mar 2020 16:08:00 +0100ecns-11f49f4ab5e80009de079600a4d724acecnsen38.9051 -77.0162PublicHealthCommunicableDiseasesNaturalDisastersLotay TsheringZafar MirzaTribhuvan International AirportHealth MinistryMinistry of HealthScott MorrisonJapanese governmentShinzo Abe20200306160800http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-03/06/c_138850497.htmHong Kong, March 6 (Xinhua) -- Confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Asia-pacific region kept increasing rapidly on Friday as Bhutan reported the first case of the epidemic. Prime Minister of Bhutan Lotay Tshering said on Friday morning that one positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in the Himalayan kingdom.Fri, 06 Mar 2020 13:06:00 +0100xinhuanet_en-49b85a3d14b3f7c6d82d98c8bb59770exinhuanet_enen22.4222282068564 114.157925233557CommunicableDiseasesPublicHealthNaturalDisastersLotay TsheringZafar MirzaTribhuvan International AirportHealth MinistryMinistry of HealthScott MorrisonJapanese governmentShinzo Abe20200306130600http://www.china.org.cn/world/Off_the_Wire/2020-03/06/content_75783081.htmHong Kong, March 6 (Xinhua) -- Confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Asia-pacific region kept increasing rapidly on Friday as Bhutan reported the first case of the epidemic. Prime Minister of Bhutan Lotay Tshering said on Friday morning that one positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in the Himalayan kingdom.Fri, 06 Mar 2020 12:47:00 +0100china.org.cn-d6c583921d50d3325afcbbf69a1a1625china.org.cnen22.4222282068564 114.157925233557CommunicableDiseasesPublicHealthNaturalDisastersLotay TsheringZafar MirzaTribhuvan International AirportHealth MinistryMinistry of HealthScott MorrisonJapanese governmentShinzo Abe20200306124700https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/dswd-dromic-report-55-ms-66-earthquake-incident-tulunan-north-cotabato-04-marchSituation Overview. On 29 October 2019 at 09:04 AM, a 6.6 magnitude earthquake jolted the municipality of Tulunan, North Cotabato (06.81N, 125.03E - 022 km S 79E) with a tectonic origin and a depth of focus of 7 km. The earthquake was also felt in the neighboring municipalities of North Cotabato and Davao Region.Fri, 06 Mar 2020 04:35:00 +0100reliefWeb-18156f97ad447f783bb709528627a0c5reliefWeben14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200306043500https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1095671MANILA The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Thursday asked all churches to inform the faithful of the conduct of the First Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) set to be held next week. “The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)....Thu, 05 Mar 2020 11:03:00 +0100pna-f05da198a26fb50733f4d8fe85786f07pnaen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersCivilProtectionCrisisResponseNational Disaster Risk ReductionOffice of Civil Defense20200305110300https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/philippines-mindanao-earthquakes-emergency-operation-update-n-2-emergency-appealDescription of the disaster. On 29 October 2019, two strong earthquakes struck the province of North Cotabato, Mindanao, the first one of magnitude 6.6 in Tuluna at 09:04; the second of magnitude 6.1 and 9km deep at 10:42 with almost the same epicenter. Just two days after, on 31 October 2019 at 09:15, another tectonic 1 magnitude 6.Thu, 05 Mar 2020 06:42:00 +0100reliefWeb-a7e6b83eec51a9c3d7f726494813871freliefWeben14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersEmergency20200305064200https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/292109/aftershocks-continue-in-eastern-visayasA magnitude 3.4 quake, tagged as an aftershock of the March 2-Leyte earthquake, was felt in Eastern Visayas on Thursday, March 5. Its epicenter traced to about two kilometers east of Leyte. (Screengrab from Phivolcs) CEBU CITY, Philippines — Parts of Eastern Visayas continue to feel aftershocks from the Magnitude 5.Thu, 05 Mar 2020 04:52:00 +0100inquirer-8c5fce77edcb82cc0c7ef8f792f76b21inquireren11.37315 124.489403NaturalDisasters20200305045200https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2020/03/05/1998257/korea-and-philippines-are-old-friends-71-years-friendshipThis Tuesday, March 3rd, marked the 71st anniversary of the estab-lishment of diplomatic ties between the Republic of Korea and the Philippines. This bond has deepened and blossomed into one of mutual respect and cooperation a friendship that was sealed when 7,420 members of the Philippine....Wed, 04 Mar 2020 17:55:00 +0100philstar-47c9e85f3db1c8bb41b6dc06d433bc6aphilstarenNaturalDisastersDevelopmentRed CrossWHOWorld Health OrganizationMoon Jae-inASEANRodrigo DuterteHAN Dong-manKorean War20200304175500https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1095497QUAKE AWARENESS. Jeffrey Perez, Science Research Specialist of the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-Phivolcs), briefs media practitioners on how to prepare in case of earthquakes and other geological hazards during the #BidaAngHanda: Talk....Wed, 04 Mar 2020 11:10:00 +0100pna-8dd9608e0bd807f7fb2d2977c4daf7dapnaen14.6629 121.065NaturalDisastersCrisisResponseJeffrey PerezCamp AguinaldoNational Disaster Risk Reduction20200304111000https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1236043/magnitude-3-7-earthquake-shakes-davao-del-surMANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck parts of Davao del Sur on Tuesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The quake struck four kilometers southwest of Kiblawan town at 5:26 a.m. Phivolcs said that the tremor was of tectonic origin, and had a 10-kilometer depth of focus.Tue, 03 Mar 2020 04:21:00 +0100inquirer-3365272b3295e6a89fd02656914c5656inquirerenNaturalDisasters20200303042100https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/earthquake-tsunami-drill-inculcates-culture-safety-coastal-townBy Neela Duallo. DAVAO ORIENTAL Inculcating the culture of safety and disaster preparedness among all residents, especially those in coastal areas which are vulnerable to tsunamis, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) conducted an earthquake and tsunami drill yesterday, February 26.Tue, 03 Mar 2020 04:20:00 +0100reliefWeb-d6eff8f346ca3496b280d7903e5ee713reliefWeben14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersCrisisResponseManMadeDisastersDepartment Head20200303042000https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1235499/5-5-quake-jolts-eastern-visayasCEBU CITY, Philippines – A magnitude 5.5 earthquake shook parts of the Visayas on Monday, March 2. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the earthquake struck at 5:19 a.m. eight kilometers northwest of Capoocan town, Leyte.Mon, 02 Mar 2020 04:25:00 +0100inquirer-838e84f091c0c0f5b57e61a47de51037inquireren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersRenato Solidum20200302042500https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/291478/gullas-orders-suspension-of-public-school-classes-in-talisay-cityCEBU CITY, Philippines – Talisay City Mayor Gerald Anthony Gullas has ordered the suspension of classes in all public elementary and high schools in his city to allow the inspection of school buildings. Gullas said the earthquake that was felt earlier today, March 2, 2020, should not be taken lightly.Mon, 02 Mar 2020 04:25:00 +0100inquirer-0f24844545616d955b0af73d0e1d468dinquireren10.7394 122.968697NaturalDisastersFacebook20200302042500https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1846640/Tacloban/Local-News/Leyte-towns-suspend-classes-after-M55-quakeTHE local governments of Carigara and Capoocan in Leyte have suspended classes in all levels following the magnitude 5.5 earthquake that hit the province Monday morning, March 2. Carigara Mayor Eduardo Ong directed the school officials to conduct initial inspection within their respective areas and....Mon, 02 Mar 2020 04:23:00 +0100sunstar-fd71845f697fc0d0e9b376ca5e1c83e2sunstaren11.37315 124.489403NaturalDisastersCrisisResponse20200302042300https://www.rappler.com/nation/253133-leyte-earthquake-march-2-2020?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rappler+%28Rappler%29CEBU CITY, Philippines – A magnitude 5.5 earthquake hit Leyte The earthquake's epicenter was in Capoocan, Leyte, and had a depth of 13 kilometers. According to Phivolcs, an intensity V earthquake was felt in Pastrana, Leyte, while an intensity IV was reported in Palo.Mon, 02 Mar 2020 03:18:00 +0100rappler-bc5cbf07202d2ab80bfbc9aa52db04b2rappleren11.37315 124.489403NaturalDisasters20200302031800http://www.china.org.cn/world/2020-03/02/content_75763123.htmAn earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.7 shook central Philippines early on Monday, the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs) said. The quake, which struck at 5:19 a.m., hit at a depth of 13 kilometers, about 8 kilometers northwest of Capoocan, a town in Leyte province, the institute said.Mon, 02 Mar 2020 02:37:00 +0100china.org.cn-e882a4424b6ebe48cc09fb02371f80b4china.org.cnen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersRenato Solidum20200302023700http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-03/02/c_138834088.htmMANILA, March 2 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.7 shook central Philippines early on Monday, the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs) said. The quake, which struck at 5:19 a.m., hit at a depth of 13 kilometers, about 8 kilometers northwest of....Mon, 02 Mar 2020 02:16:00 +0100xinhuanet_en-715781d2f9fed4ef1e2bf6449a92c940xinhuanet_enen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersRenato Solidum20200302021600https://www.philstar.com/nation/2020/02/29/1996834/magnitude-55-quake-jolts-saranganiSARANGANI, Philippines A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Sarangani, Davao Occidental yesterday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Phivolcs officials warned the public of possible aftershocks although the trembler was not expected to cause damage to infrastructure.Fri, 28 Feb 2020 18:24:00 +0100philstar-8bc720c45d199d7123c09e657f4218c4philstaren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200228182400https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1234508/magnitude-5-5-earthquake-shakes-davao-occidentalMANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Davao Occidental in the early hours of Friday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The quake struck at 3:13 a.m., 187 kilometers southeast of Sarangani town. Phivolcs said that the temblor was of tectonic origin, and had a 130-kilometer depth of focus.Fri, 28 Feb 2020 04:32:00 +0100inquirer-609fd46b91877c05b508157f86b61385inquireren7.08008 125.614NaturalDisasters20200228043200http://www.china.org.cn/world/2020-02/28/content_75753915.htmAn earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 hit the southern Philippines before dawn on Friday, the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology said. The institute said the offshore quake, which struck at 3:13 a.m. local time, hit at a depth of 130 kilometers, about 187 kilometers southeast of Sarangani town in Davao Occidental province.Fri, 28 Feb 2020 01:48:00 +0100china.org.cn-fd6f9503e0acd75636b7aff7f79d4a56china.org.cnen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200228014800http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-02/28/c_138825844.htmMANILA, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 hit the southern Philippines before dawn on Friday, the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology said. The institute said the offshore quake, which struck at 3:13 a.m. local time, hit at a depth of 130 kilometers, about 187....Fri, 28 Feb 2020 01:09:00 +0100xinhuanet_en-edff33f1a567f8f35393d3c242733d85xinhuanet_enen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200228010900https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2020/02/27/1996547/local-execs-told-submit-structural-assessment-report-big-one-quakeMANILA, Philippines The Department of the Interior and Local Government is ordering cities and municipalities to assess all establishments for the so-called “Big One” earthquake and submit their assessment reports within 90 days. Local government units are directed to submit their structural....Thu, 27 Feb 2020 14:27:00 +0100philstar-ad4d3ef668daa7f5147f82cbb6400281philstaren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersMetropolitan Manila Development AuthorityEduardo AñoMariano Alvarez20200227142700https://www.rappler.com/nation/252773-dilg-orders-lgus-craft-plans-for-big-one-90-days?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). DILG orders LGUs to craft plans for the 'Big One' in 90 days.Wed, 26 Feb 2020 12:12:00 +0100rappler-da22fdfb4b649cae8757c8dd0d996313rappleren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersEduardo AñoCamp Crame20200226121200https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1233449/magnitude-4-0-earthquake-strikes-zamboanga-del-norteMANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck Zamboanga Del Norte on Wednesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The quake was recorded at 5:38 a.m., 44 kilometers southwest of Siocon town. Phivolcs said that the tremor was of tectonic origin, and had a one-kilometer depth of focus.Wed, 26 Feb 2020 05:09:00 +0100inquirer-19974229801bbb0fbf7e740c78e73337inquireren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200226050900https://news.abs-cbn.com/spotlight/02/25/20/adapting-to-rising-seas-schools-on-ph-island-move-to-raftersThe remains of a submerged house on Batasan, an island in the Philippines, where the highest point is just 6.5 feet above sea level, Nov. 24, 2019. A 7.2-magnitude earthquake in 2013 caused Batasan and three neighboring islands to collapse downward, making them more vulnerable to the surrounding sea.Tue, 25 Feb 2020 16:50:00 +0100abs-cbnnews-6473a029c1323293d35d073854d68d91abs-cbnnewsen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersFloodingThe New York TimesJes Aznar20200225165000https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/top-turkish-iranian-officials-talk-covid-19-on-phone/1743402ANKARA. Turkey’s foreign minister and his Iranian counterpart on Monday discussed the coronavirus outbreak as well as yesterday’s earthquake which struck eastern Turkey near Iran’s border, according to diplomatic sources. In a phone call, Javad Zarif expressed his condolences over the death of nine Turkish people from the 5.Mon, 24 Feb 2020 15:53:00 +0100aa-en-a9d80faa01421c587df31da7fe1b5c3baa-enen35.7745 51.4477NaturalDisastersCommunicableDiseasesPublicHealthGlauk KonjufcaJavad ZarifHealth MinistryWHOAFAD20200224155300https://www.yenisafak.com/en/life/turkish-iranian-fms-discuss-covid-19-over-phone-3512700Turkey’s foreign minister and his Iranian counterpart on Monday discussed the coronavirus outbreak as well as yesterday’s earthquake which struck eastern Turkey near Iran’s border, according to diplomatic sources. In a phone call, Javad Zarif expressed his condolences over the death of nine Turkish people from the 5.Mon, 24 Feb 2020 14:56:00 +0100yenisafak-en-02e312524d0d517b06ee9b744d7d0efeyenisafak-enen30.5725 114.279PublicHealthNaturalDisastersUNbodiesCommunicableDiseasesTerroristAttackMigrationTimoGazzada2020ConflictGlauk KonjufcaJavad ZarifHealth MinistryTurkish AirlinesILNA news agencyWHOAFADAli Rabiei20200224145600https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/dswd-dromic-report-35-ms-69-earthquake-incident-matanao-davao-del-sur-21-februarySituation Overview. On 15 December 2019 at 2:11 PM, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake jolted the municipality of Matanao, Davao del Sur (06.74N, 125.20E - 005 km N 72W) with a tectonic origin and a depth of focus of 3 km. I. Status of Affected Families / Persons.Mon, 24 Feb 2020 05:31:00 +0100reliefWeb-0e2a1f6b255e8ff46df6ba0604dc680areliefWebenNaturalDisasters20200224053100https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/289978/dost-to-establish-seismic-station-in-cebu-citys-barangay-taptapDOST Undersecretary and Phivolcs director, Renato Solidum Jr.. on January 15 showed media the state-of-the-art volcanic and earthquake monitoring systems of Phivolcs. | Inquirer file photo. CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is seeking the approval of the Cebu....Mon, 24 Feb 2020 04:29:00 +0100inquirer-109ea8de1795d430d5db1815e28a91f7inquireren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersMayor Edgardo LabellaRenato Solidum20200224042900https://www.enca.com/news/quake-iran-kills-eight-neighbouring-turkeyFile: This handout aerial picture made available by the Humanitarian Relief Foundation shows rescue workers searching for survivors in the rubble of a building after an earthquake in Elazig, Eastern Turkey, on January 25, 2020. Istanbul - A magnitude 5.Sun, 23 Feb 2020 15:02:00 +0100enca-be863ef2c68786ba33024bc76d5ca01bencaen35.7745 51.4477NaturalDisastersUS Geological SurveyFahrettin KocaHumanitarian Relief FoundationSuleyman SoyluRecep Tayyip ErdoganInterior Minister20200223150200https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/unhcr-philippines-cri-quarterly-report-july-december-2019-issue-no-03Upon request of the government, UNHCR will ensure provision of core relief items to displaced families. UNHCR will maintain a role as advocate to ensure adherence to the protection principles, including non-discrimination in the provision of aid, and provision of support to displaced persons with....Fri, 21 Feb 2020 06:50:00 +0100reliefWeb-9963d021c2eca8bce623feb3b6627e3freliefWeben14.6096 121.006UNbodiesNaturalDisastersUNHCRArmed ForcesKEY POINTSSaudi Ampatuan20200221065000https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/idp-protection-assessment-report-displacement-caused-earthquake-makilala-northINCIDENT BACKGROUND. On 29 October 2019 at 09:04 AM, a 6.6 magnitude Tectonic Earthquake jolted the Municipality of Makilala, Province of North Cotabato. The earthquake caused destruction and displacement of populations across Region 11 and Region 12, specifically provinces of North Cotabato and Davao del Sur.Thu, 20 Feb 2020 06:29:00 +0100reliefWeb-6aee0ef54ee8afa0f3dfa20f10320425reliefWeben14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersProvincial Government20200220062900https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/acaps-briefing-note-philippines-typhoon-03-january-2020Crisis Impact Overview. • 915,000 people are recorded as affected in the following areas : Eastern Samar, Leyte, Western Samar, San Jose (Occidental Mindoro), Malay (Aklan), Sigma (Capiz), Concepcion (Iloilo), Madridejos (Cebu), Borongan City, Tacloblan City. No recent data concerning Kablog (Aklan) and Carles (Iloilo).Wed, 19 Feb 2020 20:45:00 +0100reliefWeb-db22287a1f6b8d98c361fa35183414a1reliefWeben14.6096 121.006UNbodiesFloodingMARS-STATNaturalDisasters20200219204500https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/philippines-mindanao-humanitarian-situation-19-february-2020MARAWI CONFLICT. 70,000 displaced population. According to the UNHCR Mindanao Displacement Dashboard in December 2019, 422 families are staying in 9 evacuation centres (EC) and community-based centres (CBC) while 2,900 families are staying in 14 transitory sites.Wed, 19 Feb 2020 12:36:00 +0100reliefWeb-cd012ddb2d4f942ae3e2fe17560c3cb1reliefWeben14.6096 121.006UNbodiesNaturalDisastersUNHCRField OfficeArmed ForcesNew People’s ArmySocial WelfareAbu Sayyaf20200219123600https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/act-alliance-appeal-humanitarian-response-multiple-disasters-philippines-phl-2011. BACKGROUND. 1.1. Context. Multiple disasters hit the Philippines in the past 4 months affecting about 5.8 million people across eight out of its 17 administrative regions. The consecutive disasters since October 2019 has overwhelmed the capacity of the government to support the affected population.Mon, 17 Feb 2020 12:36:00 +0100reliefWeb-dc76b09e82727b9df8abc873ba13a550reliefWeben14.6096 121.006MARS-STATFloodingEMF_HealthNaturalDisastersAgricultureUNbodiesACT AllianceSocial WelfareTyphoon Phanfone20200217123600https://www.philstar.com/sports/2020/02/17/1993737/philracom-donates-p33-million-various-social-causesMANILA, Philippines The Philippine Racing Commission has donated a total of P3,340,000 to various charities and areas in the country struck by disaster since 2016 through its numerous charity races, with the latest beneficiaries being those displaced victims of Tala Volcano’s eruption.Sun, 16 Feb 2020 18:14:00 +0100philstar-ed98409a90e586bec6d63231ffc8c849philstaren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersSalvador MedialdeaRed CrossRotary ClubInternational FederationAndrew Sanchez20200216181400https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/ndrrmc-update-situational-report-no-76-re-taal-volcano-eruption-15-february-2020I. EFFECTS. A. Taal Volcano Activity. 14 February 2020, 8:00 AM. After step-down to Alert Level 3 last 26 January 2020, Taal Volcano's condition in the succeeding three weeks has been characterized by less frequent volcanic earthquake activity, stabilizing ground deformation of the Taal Caldera and....Sat, 15 Feb 2020 05:26:00 +0100reliefWeb-23b03fa6b27d54ceed36c7296d6cd092reliefWeben14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200215052600https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1229026/3-7-magnitude-earthquake-hits-santa-cruz-in-laguna-phivolcsMANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 3.7 quake jolted Santa Cruz town in Laguna on Friday night, the Philippine Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. According to Phivolcs, the earthquake occurred at 8:28 p.m. with the epicenter located six kilometers northwest of Santa Cruz.Sat, 15 Feb 2020 04:48:00 +0100inquirer-c311629519b087b6ec92c66b26db0b95inquireren14.92994 121.028099NaturalDisasters20200215044800https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/250955-why-fact-checking-important-times-disasters-epidemics?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rappler+%28Rappler%29MANILA, Philippines – In a country that’s prone to natural calamities, fighting disinformation should be one of its priorities whenever disasters strike. Every year the Philippines experiences 10 to 25 disaster events on average – 20 of which are tropical cyclones that enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility.Thu, 13 Feb 2020 09:56:00 +0100rappler-20cabcee1dbc18d8e321cbb1716b1acarappleren14.6096 121.006PublicHealthUNbodiesNaturalDisastersCrisisResponseCommunicableDiseasesEMF_HealthUnited NationsFacebookChinese governmentNational Disaster Risk Reduction20200213095600https://www.pna.gov.ph/opinion/pieces/270--war-on-natural-threats-not-on-manTHE 2019-nCoV, now named Covid-19, is the latest in the seemingly endless thread of natural threats to the wellbeing, progress and ultimately, the survival of Man on this planet and its cosmos. People’s war vs. epidemic. When China declared a “People’s War” against the coronavirus threat, it set, in....Thu, 13 Feb 2020 06:09:00 +0100pna-1f159e7c1d08ee9d4ebe0e6b76ce5779pnaen35.2086 110.727PublicHealthNaturalDisastersSwineFluCommunicableDiseasesVisiting Forces AgreementU.S. EmbassyXi JinpingWHOBRISolita MonsodFBIDonald TrumpMike PompeoRodrigo R. DuterteMayor Duterte20200213060900https://www.rappler.com/nation/251635-phivolcs-advisory-taal-volcano-status-february-12-2020?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rappler+%28Rappler%29TAAL VOLCANO. Cows stand among destroyed trees at the foot of Taal Volcano as seen from a Philippine Air Force helicopter during an aerial survey on January 21, 2020. File photo by Ted Aljibe/AFP. MANILA, Philippines – The number of recorded from Taal Volcano went up in the past 24 hours compared....Wed, 12 Feb 2020 10:59:00 +0100rappler-a116a3dd3fe754c774df7a5f44d80605rappleren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersUnited States Geological SurveyPhilippine AirAir ForceTed Aljibe20200212105900https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1843519/Manila/Local-News/Taguig-now-equipped-with-own-weather-monitoring-systemTHE city government of Taguig has installed at least 100 cameras in its area equipped with disaster visibility information system that will provide authorities as well as its residents real-time updates on weather conditions, storms, disasters and other information concerning the city.Sun, 09 Feb 2020 07:20:00 +0100sunstar-a2d598650ca4ff11f8ae472d5a60fa2dsunstaren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersPhilippine AtmosphericFacebook20200209072000https://www.rappler.com/nation/251361-phivolcs-advisory-taal-volcano-status-february-9-2020?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rappler+%28Rappler%29DESTROYED. Destroyed trees along the slope amid Taal Volcano's eruption as seen from a Philippine Air Force helicopter during an aerial survey on January 21, 2020. File photo by Ted Aljibe/AFP. MANILA, Philippines – Taal Volcano in the province of Batangas stayed under Alert Level 3 on Sunday, February 9, as the unrest entered its 2nd month.Sun, 09 Feb 2020 04:50:00 +0100rappler-25d39e2f56a73a25d6fa8f692043bb35rappleren14.6096 121.006CrisisResponseNaturalDisastersUnited States Geological SurveyPhilippine AirNational Disaster Risk ReductionAir ForceTed Aljibe20200209045000https://www.rappler.com/nation/251153-phivolcs-advisory-taal-volcano-status-february-6-2020?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rappler+%28Rappler%29NOT YET CALM. Taal Volcano, shown here on January 19, 2020, still exhibits signs of unrest. File photo by Ed Jones/AFP. MANILA, Philippines – State volcanologists recorded 11 more harmonic tremors from Taal Volcano in the past 24 hours, indicating that magma is still moving beneath its crater.Fri, 07 Feb 2020 05:24:00 +0100rappler-6dfcd31b4856a0732b34cd52a8c8c6fdrappleren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersCrisisResponseUnited States Geological SurveyNational Disaster Risk ReductionEd Jones20200207052400https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2020/02/26/changements-climatiques-10-secteurs-aux-perspectives-demploi-renouvelees-3-3La décennie 2020 s’est amorcée avec des feux de forêt sans précédent en Australie, une éruption volcanique aux Philippines, un tremblement de terre au Mexique et même au Canada, un blizzard historique à Terre-Neuve. Depuis les années 1970, le réchauffement de la planète a multiplié par quatre le nombre de catastrophes liées au climat.Wed, 26 Feb 2020 15:08:00 +0100journaldemontreal-e22db0a50949ded20a552ab90c93a77ajournaldemontrealfr-35.3499 149.042Climate change: 10 sectors to employment prospects renewed (3/3)Climate change: 10 sectors to employment prospects renewed (3/3)NaturalDisastersMatthew Chapman20200226150800https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2020/02/25/changements-climatiques-10-secteurs-aux-perspectives-demploi-renouvelees-2-3La décennie 2020 s’est amorcée avec des feux de forêt sans précédent en Australie, une éruption volcanique aux Philippines, un tremblement de terre au Mexique et même au Canada, un blizzard historique à Terre-Neuve. Depuis les années 1970, le réchauffement de la planète a multiplié par quatre le nombre de catastrophes liées au climat.Tue, 25 Feb 2020 15:32:00 +0100journaldemontreal-bb5d5f13ec16e82f0a5af321fd9e5c87journaldemontrealfr-35.3499 149.042Climate change: 10 sectors to employment prospects renewed (2/3)Climate change: 10 sectors to employment prospects renewed (2/3)NaturalDisastersJean-Talon20200225153200https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2020/02/24/changements-climatiques-10-secteurs-aux-perspectives-demploi-renouvelees-1-3La décennie 2020 s’est amorcée avec des feux de forêt sans précédent en Australie, une éruption volcanique aux Philippines, un tremblement de terre au Mexique et même au Canada, un blizzard historique à Terre-Neuve. Depuis les années 1970, le réchauffement de la planète a multiplié par quatre le nombre de catastrophes liées au climat.Mon, 24 Feb 2020 15:40:00 +0100journaldemontreal-4a3c66dce93d9554619f7dee6b9dc56ejournaldemontrealfr-35.3499 149.042Climate change: 10 sectors to employment prospects renewed (1/3)Climate change: 10 sectors to employment prospects renewed (1/3)ClimateActionNaturalDisastersMatthew ChapmanCaisse de dépôt et placement du Québec20200224154000https://www.lemonde.fr/economie/live/2020/02/11/coronavirus-quel-impact-pour-l-economie-mondiale_6029164_3234.htmlSébastien Jean : La perturbation sur les chaînes de production est à la mesure du poids de la Chine, première puissance industrielle et commerciale, notamment très présente dans la production de beaucoup de produits intermédiaires. Mais la capacité de résistance à des perturbations de leurs....Tue, 11 Feb 2020 11:26:00 +0100LeMonde-33a9663acd4476a19f2844ae32cdf432LeMondefr35.2086 110.727What is the impact of coronavirus on the global economy? Raise your questionsWhat is the impact of coronavirus on the global economy? Raise your questionsCommunicableDiseasesNaturalDisastersPublicHealthSébastien Jean20200211112600https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1238632/magnitude-4-4-earthquake-in-eastern-samarMANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.4 earthquake hit Dolores, Eastern Samar on Monday morning. Information from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) showed the earthquake, which struck at 7:39 a.m., was located at 49 kilometers southeast of Dolores town.Mon, 09 Mar 2020 04:57:00 +0100inquirer-73335e1656956698cc0b867b2ff4f91finquireren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersSamar Island20200309045700https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/292872/magnitude-4-4-quake-jolts-parts-of-eastern-visayasCEBU CITY, Philippines — Another magnitude 4.4 earthquake jolted parts of Eastern Visayas this Monday morning, March 9, 2020. An earthquake bulletin issued by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said that the ground shaking was felt at 7:39 a.m.Mon, 09 Mar 2020 04:57:00 +0100inquirer-6fb275e2124f592d89daf04274b7e8b9inquireren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200309045700https://www.rappler.com/move-ph/253991-nationwide-earthquake-drill-2020-canceled-coronavirus-outbreak?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rappler+%28Rappler%29PREPARED. Corazon Elementary School pupils in Batasan, Quezon City, participate in a simultaneous nationwide earthquake drill on Thursday, June 20 2019. Photo by Darren Langit/Rappler. MANILA, Philippines – The The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has canceled the....Tue, 10 Mar 2020 11:07:00 +0100rappler-68df2377e5f6c32d256cbf4a5087f82arappleren14.6629 121.065CrisisResponseCommunicableDiseasesNaturalDisastersPublicHealthNational Disaster Risk Reduction20200310110700http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-03/11/c_138865782.htmMANILA, March 11 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology on Wednesday raised the alert level over Mount Kanlaon volcano in the central Philippines, saying the volcano has "entered a period of unrest." The institute said it declared alter level 1, saying that the volcano on....Wed, 11 Mar 2020 06:06:00 +0100xinhuanet_en-b04fd7d221e4c71f6c84e20d45bf1388xinhuanet_enen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200311060600https://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1182256.shtmlFile photo: Xinhua The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology on Wednesday raised the alert level over Mount Kanlaon volcano in the central Philippines, saying the volcano has "entered a period of unrest." The institute said it declared alter level 1, saying that the volcano on Negros....Wed, 11 Mar 2020 06:47:00 +0100globaltimes-4028b11af39d3e74b96f52164945003bglobaltimesen14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20200311064700