31 July 2015 – The Andam Lahar team together with Bgry. Lidong of Sto. Domingo, Albay wrapped the lahar preparedness training through a simulation exercise. Participated by various organizations from government agencies, CSOs, media, and selected households from six (6) puroks of the community which includes women, children, elderly, and persons with disabilities, CDRC took part during the exercise and...
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After the President’s SONA – CDRC reiterates call against DDR Bill
On July 22, President Rodrigo Duterte delivered his 4th State of the Nation Address (SONA). As expected, he told Congress what laws he wants passed and what Filipinos can expect in the last half of his term. One of the priority bills he mentioned was the creation of a Department of Disaster Resilience (DDR), which he said will prepare...
CDRC calls on lawmakers: NO to DDR bill, YES to strengthening current DRRM system
The Philippines as an archipelago is eminently exposed to natural hazards because of its geographic and climatological location. It is positioned along the Pacific Typhoon Belt and is within the Pacific Ring of Fire. As such, the country is affected by multiple recurrence of natural hazards such as typhoons and storm surges, earthquakes, floods and landslides. In fact, the country...
CDRC opens 2019 poster-making contest
12 July 2019 – The Citizens’ Disaster Response Center Foundation Inc. (CDRC) is inviting Filipino youth aged seven to 12 to submit entries to its 2019 annual poster-making contest. Titled Apoy, Bagyo, Kalamidad: Dibuhong Pambata (#ABKD), this is CDRC’s 23rd annual contest held to recognize children’s capacity and advocacy of disaster and risk management in households, schools, and communities. ABKD is divided into...