The number of families affected by Tropical Storm Ondoy (international name Ketsana) has already reached 1,872,036 persons or 319,881 families. Ondoy battered Metro Manila and parts of Luzon after it made landfall near the boundary of Aurora and Quezon Saturday morning, September 26. Metro Manila, Bulacan, Pampanga, Batangas, Laguna and Rizal were the most affected by the massive floods. The...
28 Sep, 2009February 19, 2020
Slideshow: Volunteers hauling, segregating and repacking goods
Volunteers tirelessly hauling, segregating and repacking relief goods.
28 Sep, 2009February 19, 2020
Update: Number of affected families by TS Ondoy increases
The number of families affected by Tropical Storm Ondoy (international name Ketsana) increased to 89,116 families or 448,454 persons. Ondoy battered Metro Manila and parts of Luzon after it made landfall near the boundary of Aurora and Quezon Saturday morning, September 26. Metro Manila, Bulacan, Pampanga, Batangas, Laguna and Rizal were the most affected by massive floods. The National Disaster...
27 Sep, 2009February 19, 2020
Trainings
Citizens’ Disaster Response Center’s (CDRC) disaster preparedness and mitigation services integrate capability-building activities that range from disaster management to organizational management trainings, workshops, and planning sessions. Below are the educational services offered by CDRC and described according to their objectives, content, and methods. 1. Community-Based Disaster Management Training (CBDM) The Philippines is a disaster-prone country and therefore needs stronger, disaster-resilient...