Another earthquake jolted the island of Mindanao 9:40pm Thursday (Feb. 6) with a magnitude of 6.1 and a depth of .001 km.
Opinion: Can We Truly Prepare for ‘The Big One’?
In the Philippines, the prospect of 'The Big One'—a massive…
Prioritizing Climate Resilience: Why Governments Must Invest More in Green Infrastructure
In the face of escalating climate change impacts, prioritizing climate…
Data Privacy: Key to Resilience
During natural or artificial disasters, the urgency to safeguard data…
Ensuring Emergency Accessibility for People with Disabilities: A Global and National Imperative
As we confront an era marked by increasing natural disasters…
Can Local Action Strengthen Community Resilience Against Global Risks?
In an era defined by unprecedented global challenges, the Philippines…
Building Community Resilience: A Global Perspective and Lessons for the Philippines
Community resilience has gained paramount importance in an increasingly volatile world marked by natural disasters, public health crises, and socioeconomic upheavals. Community resilience refers to the collective capacity of a community to respond to, withstand, and recover from adverse situations. This comprehensive exploration delves into successful resilience strategies implemented around the globe, examining their essential components and lessons that can be applied to strengthen communities, particularly in vulnerable regions like the Philippines. A Global Overview of Resilience Strategies The following section provides a detailed examination of diverse resilience strategies employed in various countries: 1. Japan: Everyday-Life Preparedness Japan's renowned "everyday-life preparedness" strategy integrates disaster risk reduction into daily community activities. Through regular drills, educational programs, and community meetings, Japan fosters…
Building Community Resilience: A Global Perspective and Lessons for the Philippines
Community resilience has gained paramount importance in an increasingly volatile…
Understanding Resilience: An Overview
In an era marked by unpredictable challenges—from natural disasters and…
Opinion: Can We Truly Prepare for ‘The Big One’?
In the Philippines, the prospect of 'The Big One'—a massive…
Angeles City, Philippines: A Model of Resilience and Recovery
Angeles City, located in Central Luzon, Philippines, provides a compelling…
How Japan’s Tsunami Preparedness Can Inspire the Philippines
In the early evening of December 24, 1854, the people…
Resilient Occupational Safety and Health (ROSH): Pushing the Boundaries
At some point, the pandemic will end and tourism will…
Space Tech Boosts Philippine Security and Disaster Response Efforts
In a recent space cooperation conference organized by the Stratbase…
DSWD and UNICEF Partner to Strengthen Social Protection for Children in Emergencies
In a significant move towards enhancing disaster response and social…
Luzon Enhanced Community Quarantine
On Monday evening, March 16, President Rodrigo Duterte placed the…
Efficient Water Solutions in Disaster Zones: DSWD’s Next Initiative
DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian is actively working with aid groups…
Infant Milk Donations in Times of Disaster
Executive Order 51 also known as the Milk Code of the Philippines and its Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations, one of the most stringent regulations […]
Who’s ready for Alert Level 5?
What the rest of the country doing in preparation for a catastrophic explosion of Taal Volcano? On the surface, it appears that Taal Volcano is […]
Questioning Science: The wisdom in doubting Phivolcs findings and clamoring to ignore science and data
Doubting is as human as any other rational exercise we could think of. Experience tells us that sometimes, a healthy dose of doubt or skepticism does make a world of difference.