Cebu has taken a major step in strengthening its disaster preparedness with the opening of a permanent, centralized command center in Barangay Apas, Cebu City, transforming a long-idle facility into a critical hub for emergency response across the province. Read more »
This year’s Christmas in Visayas may be quieter, but its sincerity is unmistakable. It tells a story of hope, resilience, and holiday spirit across the region as communities continue to rebuild after numerous natural calamities while finding strength in shared hope and small joys. Read more »
During the height of Typhoon “Tino” on November 4, a wing van crew and a police officer risked their lives to rescue six people trapped by raging floodwaters in Barangay Cotcot, Liloan, Cebu. An act of bravery that later became controversial after the driver and two helpers were fired for using their company vehicle during the rescue. Read more »
The Philippines ranked 7th among the countries most affected by extreme weather events in 2024, according to the Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2026 by Germanwatch, a development and environmental group based in Germany. Read more »
Beyond the tragedies of Typhoon Tino and Super Typhoon Uwan, these disasters have reignited debates on ineffective infrastructure and sparked renewed interest in nature-based solutions (NbS) as a smarter way to protect communities. Read more »
Disasters have a way of revealing not just the strength of infrastructure but also the mettle of leadership. When calamities strike, from typhoons like Tino and Uwan to earthquakes, peoples’ perception of their leaders often undergoes a dramatic shift. Read more »
