The administration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is committed to providing timely and accurate information in times of emergency and disaster in the Philippines. The assurance was given as the Office of the Press Secretary participated in the celebration of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction with other nations in October 2022. T
The Armed Forces of the Philippines has forged a partnership with the United Nations (UN), with the AFP committing to help address problems related to illegal drugs and crime while respecting human rights. A statement of cooperation between the military and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) was signed on December 12, 2022 at the AFP headquarters in Camp Agui
The Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said that the national government has given US$ 200,000 (about P11.1 million) towards the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) in 2023. Permanent Representative to the UN Antonio Lagdameo made the announcement at the CERF High-Level Pledging Event (HLPE) for 2023 on December 9, 2022. The UN Office for t
In order to increase the resilience of schools in the Philippines, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) co-hosted a presentation in Cebu City. Senior JICA representative Yanagiuchi Masanari stressed the significance of linking education-based behavior modification and disaster-resilient infrastructure. The pre
In a move to make internet wi-fi services readily available in the Philippines, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has appropriated to the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) at least P2.5 billion to finance the implementation of the "Free Public Internet Access Program" or FPIAP. The FPIAP shall cover the provision of ICT infr
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) reported that fires in the Philippines went down by 4.02% from January 1 to December 26 of 2022. BFP spokesperson Supt. Annalee Carbajal-Atienza said 13,029 fires were posted from January 1 to December 26, which is 4.02 percent lower than what was recorded during the same period in 2021 at 13,574. While there was a downtrend i
Our authorities have always been relentless in reminding everyone to avoid using firecrackers in welcoming the New Year to be safe. Instead, everyone is encouraged to find alternative noisemakers. Here are five reminders for you to have an injury-free New Year: Using fireworks or firecrackers is very dangerous. Fireworks can cause serious eye injuries, incl
Like in the U.S., 911 is also the national emergency telephone number of the Philippines managed by the Emergency 911 National Office. This was a project that sought to enable the faster delivery of emergency services to the Filipino people. It was on August 1, 2016, that 911 effectively replaced Patrol 117. The main tasks of 911 operators are the following:
It is crucial that you and other employees understand the best practices for ensuring fire safety in the industrial workplace if you want to keep a facility operating smoothly. Here are the eight best practices you need to know for industrial fire safety: Make sure all areas are free of debris and clutter-free that access to emergency equipment is not impeded
In any industry, fire protection is crucial, but it is especially crucial in the healthcare sector. The procedures used by your healthcare institution to avoid fires are especially critical because hospitals and healthcare facilities serve as homes and respite for patients who may not be able to go on their own due to medical reasons. Managers of hospitals and healthc
Our complete and proven fire prevention and protection plan can significantly reduce the extent of damage that a fire can cause and help prevent anyone from panicking in case of fire, thereby, preventing losses in terms of money, livelihood, and life.
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