The political turmoil that hit the country worsen in the late 60’s and was greatly felt in war-torn Mindanao with the all-out war against the communist insurgents and the Muslim secessionists. More so, the Muslim-Christian conflict deepens as military personnel composed mostly of Christians are pitted against the Muslims rebels. Hence in 1971, with the efforts of the Mindanao Catholic...
15 Nov, 2009February 19, 2020
Community Response for Enlightenment, Service and Transformation (CREST)
Community Response for Enlightenment, Service and Transformation is a non-government disaster response center based in Metro Manila promoting community based disaster management where people’s participation is the core program. CREST operates through a network of people’s organizations in municipalities of Manila, Pasig, Quezon City, Pasay, Muntinlupa and CAMANAVA and in other disaster-proned areas in Metro Manila. Formally established on June...
15 Nov, 2009February 19, 2020
Bread for Emergency Assistance and Development, Inc. (BREAD)
The Bread for Emergency Assistance and Development, Inc. (BREAD) is a non-stock, non-profit and humanitarian organization implementing a community-based and people-oriented disaster preparedness and response action in Caraga Region. BREAD was established as an alliance to provide assistance for the victims after typhoon Nitang hit some provinces of Northeastern Mindanao (now Caraga) in 1984. With the devastating damage inflicted upon the...
15 Nov, 2009February 19, 2020
PAGASA trains media professionals in weather and climate issues
PANGASINAN–Amidst a panoply of urgent issues left in the wake of Pepeng, whose rushing floodwaters submerged 90 percent of Pangasinan last month, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services and Administration (PAGASA) convened its annual media seminar from November 13 to 15 at the San Roque Dam Guesthouse in San Manuel. The theme of the seminar was “Understanding Weather and...