Tag Archives: disaster management
After Ketsana, earthquake to shake Metro Manila
If there was one thing that Ondoy and Pepeng did to government was to sharpen their disaster-risk reduction capabilities. Just a few minutes ago, news about a possible earthquake magnitude of 7-8 would shake parts of Metro Manila anytime soon. The Philippine … Continue reading
Filed under Disasters, Public Information
Gov’t nurturing catastrophe in the Philippines
This morning as I read the papers, several costings on the damage of typhoon Ondoy {international name Ketsana) to hospitals and crops had already been estimated. But what is the use of costings if they are not properly done to guide us … Continue reading
Filed under Environment, Governance
Will Gloria accept responsiblity for Ondoy tragedy?
The number of fatalities from tropical storm “Ondoy” (international name Ketsana) has reached 246, the National Disaster Coordinating Council reported as of Sept. 29. Damage to property was placed at P4.6 billion, while the cost of assistance was estimated at … Continue reading
Filed under Governance
