In the Philippines, the prospect of ‘The Big One’—a massive earthquake capable of reshaping the landscape and causing unprecedented devastation—looms large in our collective consciousness. […]
Month: July 2024
Angeles City, Philippines: A Model of Resilience and Recovery
Angeles City, located in Central Luzon, Philippines, provides a compelling case study in resilience and recovery. After being devastated by the eruption of Mount Pinatubo […]
How Japan’s Tsunami Preparedness Can Inspire the Philippines
In the early evening of December 24, 1854, the people of Hiro, a coastal village in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, faced a dire situation. An 8.5 […]
DOST-Calabarzon Boosts Carmona City’s Disaster Resilience
In a significant stride towards disaster prevention and resilience, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-Calabarzon has installed cutting-edge rain and water level monitoring equipment […]
CCC Advocates Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Resilience
The Climate Change Commission (CCC) highlights the critical role of nature-based solutions (NbS) in disaster risk prevention, reduction, and management. The goal is to prepare […]
Prioritizing Climate Resilience: Why Governments Must Invest More in Green Infrastructure
In the face of escalating climate change impacts, prioritizing climate resilience through increased investment in green infrastructure is not just prudent but essential. Green infrastructure, […]
Data Privacy: Key to Resilience
During natural or artificial disasters, the urgency to safeguard data privacy intensifies alongside the immediate need for physical safety. Disasters disrupt normalcy and often compromise […]
Building Resilient Communities: A Guide for Barangay Leaders
In the heart of every community lies the aspiration for resilience—a steadfast ability to weather challenges and emerge stronger. For barangay leaders across the Philippines, […]
Living on the Edge and Preparing for the Shake
The Philippines, a beautiful archipelago nation, sits atop the Ring of Fire, a horseshoe-shaped zone in the Pacific Ocean notorious for volcanic activity and earthquakes. […]