Chinese businessmen in the Philippines have reaffirmed their commitment to aiding the less fortunate and those affected by NATURAL DISASTERS. "Whether it's a FIRE, a TYPHOON, or an EARTHQUAKE, or even during the height of the Covid-19 PANDEMIC, our association has always been ready to help the victims of calamities," as pointed out by the President of Philippine Yu
The Philippines' Department of Education (DepEd) ordered all public schools to conduct surprise EARTHQUAKE FIRE DRILLS in order to RAISE AWARENESS among students and staff about what to do in the event of NATURAL DISASTERS. DepEd Order No. 53 series of 2022, which was signed by Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte, mandates that all schools carry out
A school must always be aware of the significance of fire prevention and provide a safe environment for students. A few examples of effective school fire safety measures are fire extinguishers, fire drills, fire exits, fire escapes, and fire alarms. School fire tragedies and disasters can be avoided if appropriate fire safety measures are put in place and religious
The magnitude of the physical and human costs from wildfires can be reduced if adequate emergency prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery measures are implemented in a sustainable and timely manner. The World Health Organization or WHO works with Member States to build resilient and proactive health systems that can anticipate the needs and challenges duri
The Storm Expo will bring together tens of thousands of hurricane and tornado experts, government service providers, weather experts, insurers, and disaster relief efforts under one roof to make sure that attendees leave the show with the skills and information they need to prepare themselves and their communities for any storm-related disaster. With Miami being a
The EARTHQUAKE EXPO will bring together thousands of seismic experts, government service providers, insurance companies, and weather experts from ALL OVER THE WORLD under one roof to make sure that attendees leave the event with the skills and knowledge they need to engage the community and be successful in earthquake management and disaster relief. For all the com
A wildfire is an unplanned fire that burns in a natural area such as a forest, grassland, or prairie. Humans are the primary cause of wildfires, responsible for more than 90% of forest fires around the world. Some of the careless human activities that cause wildfires include unattended campfires, discarded cigarettes, and arson. Natural disasters cause roughly 10%
When a fire breaks out in a building, it can be a very stressful and upsetting scenario that affects our ability to think clearly about what to do and not what to do. We have listed the three most important things you should not do in a building fire and what you should do instead: 1. Don’t use the elevators or lifts. It could be tempting to use the elevator
Metro Manila is the most fire-prone place in the Philippines. Here, the peak fire season typically begins in mid-October and lasts around 24 weeks. Between July 2019 and July 2022, Metro Manila experienced a total of 386 fire alerts. Here at the cities in Metro Manila with high fire alerts: 1. Caloocan, 268 2. Valenzuela, 93 3. Muntinlupa, 17 4. Manila, 12 5.
In the Philippines, the Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC) is a prerequisite by the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) for business occupancy permits, as mandated by Philippine laws. A business owner’s failure to comply can result in large fines or penalties. The FSIC essentially serves as an assurance that a certain facility, structure, building, or occup