Press Statement on 7.0 Magnitude Earthquake in Abra

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July 27, 2022

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) is reminding the public to remain vigilant, take precautionary measures, and follow authorities’ safety warnings, following the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Abra, Wednesday morning.

NDRRMC Chairperson and Department of National Defense (DND) Officer-in-Charge Senior Undersecretary Jose Faustino Jr. immediately convened an emergency meeting at the NDRRM Operations Center to coordinate efforts to assess and respond to the impact of the earthquake. Executive Secretary Victor Rodriguez also joined the meeting with Usec Ricardo Jalad and other OCD officials.

The Regional DRRM Councils of Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, the Cordilleras, Central Luzon, the National Capital Region and CALABARZON are providing situation updates in the said meeting Initial information reported by the regions include damage to infrastructure and private structures, and several landslide incidents. Reports are now being consolidated by the NDRRM Operations Center for a summary report.

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NDRRMC nagbabala laban sa baha at landslide bunsod ng patuloy na pag-uulan

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Muling nagbabala ang National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) sa publiko na mag-ingat at manatiling handa dahil sa tumataas na peligro ng pagbaha at pagguho ng lupa dulot ng tuloy-tuloy na pag-ulan dala ng Habagat at iba pang mga umiiral na weather system. Kasalukuyang nagdadala ng malalakas na pag-ulan ang hanging Habagat sa kanlurang bahagi ng bansa ayon sa Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Binabantayan din nito ang isang Low Pressure Area (LPA) sa loob ng Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) na namataan sa layong 950 kilometro sa Silangan ng Davao kaninang alas tres ng umaga. Mataas ang tiyansa na maging bagyo ito at papangalanang “Ester”.

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OCD welcomes DND Officer-in-Charge Faustino

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July 6, 2022

Civil Defense Administrator Undersecretary Ricardo Jalad welcomed Department of National Defense (DND) Officer-in-Charge Senior Undersecretary Jose Faustino Jr. earlier today at the OCD New Admin Building in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. With OCD’s deputy administrators, service and regional directors, and division chiefs in attendance, Usec. Jalad provided a comprehensive briefing for OIC Faustino and his party on the mandate, programs and activities of the OCD including its functions as executive arm of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

Usec. Jalad also presented OIC Faustino and the other new DND officials the accomplishments and thrusts of the OCD as well as an overview of the Philippine DRRM System. OIC Faustino was also introduced to his role as chairperson of the NDRRMC and the upcoming DRRM engagements which the DND OIC is expected to attend in 2022.

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NDRRMC gears up for the National Disaster Resilience Month 2022 Observance

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June 30, 2022

The National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC), through the Office of Civil Defense, again leads the month-long celebration of National Disaster Resilience Month (NDRM) starting from July 1 to 29, 2022 with the theme: “Sambayanang Pilipino, nagkakaisa tungo sa katatagan at maunlad na kinabukasan.” which seeks to advocate unity towards resilience and sustainable development.

An online kick-off ceremony will be held tomorrow, July 1, 2022 via livestream on Civil Defense PH and NDRRMC social media pages to mark the official start of the observance. Similar to last year, a webinar series dubbed as ‘Resilience Hours’ will be conducted every Thursday of the month. Topics to be discussed will cover the four thematic areas of DRRM: Disaster Prevention and Mitigation; Preparedness; Response; and Rehabilitation and Recovery.

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