DAVAO CITY The extension of the low-pressure area south of Mindanao killed seven residents and displaced almost 300,000 residents in the series of flash flood and landslides since Wednesday. Two died and six were injured in New Bataan, three in Maragusan and one was injured in Compostela, all in Davao de…
(Photo courtesy of OCD) MANILA - The Office of Civil Defense (OCD)'s focus to build alternate government command and control centers (GCCCs) is part of its efforts to ensure that there will be continuity of service even in times of emergencies. "The construction of this alternate command center is part of our endeavor to ensure continuity of operations and to strengthen our capacity in providing services to the public in times of emergency," OCD deputy administrator for administration, Assistant Secretary Hernando Caraig Jr. said in a statement Thursday, following the inauguration of a newly-built GCCC in Butuan City. Caraig said the GCCCs are a testament to the government's continuous commitment to further enhancing capabilities in disaster risk reduction management towards the attainment of its mission to build safer and resilient communities. He also noted the importance of modernization and the establishment of responsive critical facilities in providing effective
The post-disaster needs assessment (PDNA) for typhoon “Odette” continues more than one month since it happened as the combined damage to infrastructure and agriculture sectors already reached to a staggering P29 billion.
Office of Civil Defense Asst. Sec. Hernando Caraig Jr. (Courtesy of screensh