The Philippines needs to enhance its assessment of natural hazards and their risks and impacts following the massive devastation brought by Severe Tropical Storm "Paeng," Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia “Toni” Yulo-Loyzaga underscored.
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Automatic price freeze on basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) took effect in areas declared under state of calamity following the onslaught of typhoon Paeng, the Department of Trade and Industry said.
“The DTI is closely coordinating with the Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) on the de
The Senate will review and “readjust” some provisions of the proposed P5.268-trillion national budget to make it more responsive to disasters, as the chamber prepares its plenary deliberations on the appropriations measure upon the resumption of Congress session on Nov. 7, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said.