Voluntourists to rebuild the Batad Rice Terraces – GMA News

Posted by metropiso in Updates on Feb 1st, 2012 | no responses

Voluntourists to rebuild the Batad Rice Terraces GMA News After “Ondoy,” ” Pepeng ,” and “Sendong,” the whole country knows how devastating and difficult it is to pick up the pieces after a natural disaster. We've also witnessed how the Filipino practice of bayanihan can make a big difference. and more

Calamities slowed Philippine economy, says Palace exec – Inquirer.net

Posted by xzczc in Updates on Jan 31st, 2012 | no responses

Inquirer.net Calamities slowed Philippine economy, says Palace exec Inquirer.net “We lost an average of 2 percent of our GDP due to damage caused by extreme events ('Ondoy,' ' Pepeng ,' 'Sendong') during the last three years. Economic damage due to disasters have increased 18-fold since 1970,” she said

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Online Banking ~ Everybody's Journal

Posted by nobelle in Blogs, Updates on Jan 30th, 2012 | no responses

After the tragic flashfloods and fatalities that Typhoon Ondoy and Pepeng has brought in the country, it seems that the Philippines still h… Getting Started! Welcome to Everybody's Journal! Want to get updates from the latest trends and issues …

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Inquiry into calamity fund use sought – Journal Online

Posted by angelolopez in Updates on Jan 19th, 2012 | no responses

Inquiry into calamity fund use sought Journal Online In 2009, Typhoons “Ondoy” (Ketsana) and “ Pepeng ” (Parma) required $4.42 billion for recovery and reconstruction efforts, while the onslaught of Tropical Storm “Sendong” (Washi) in December last year killed at least 1257 persons and left P1.39 billion … and more

Philippines: Legarda questions conditional implementation of calamity fund on … – PreventionWeb (press release)

Posted by an2ny in Updates on Jan 18th, 2012 | no responses

PreventionWeb (press release) Philippines: Legarda questions conditional implementation of calamity fund on … PreventionWeb (press release) In 2009, Typhoons Ondoy (Ketsana) and Pepeng (Parma) required US$4.42 billion for recovery and reconstruction efforts, while the onslaught of Tropical Storm Sendong (Washi) in December last year killed at least 1257 persons and left PhP 1.39 billion in … and more

Legarda questions conditional implementation of calamity fund on pre-disaster … – The Online Zamboanga Times

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Legarda questions conditional implementation of calamity fund on pre-disaster … The Online Zamboanga Times “In 2009, typhoons Ondoy (Ketsana) and Pepeng (Parma) required US$ 4.42 billion for recovery and reconstruction efforts, while the onslaught of Sendong (Washi) in December last year killed at least 1257 persons and left PhP 1.39 billion in damages to …

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Gov’t withheld funds for barangay disaster preparedness–COA – Inquirer.net

Posted by budz08 in Updates on Jan 7th, 2012 | no responses

Gov't withheld funds for barangay disaster preparedness–COA Inquirer.net By Leila B. Salaverria Although the country had been stunned by the effects of Tropical Storms “Ondoy” and “ Pepeng ” the year before, the Department of Budget did not release funds for barangay disaster preparedness and other locally funded projects of ..

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Editorial: We reap what we sow – Sun.Star

Posted by abs in Updates on Jan 6th, 2012 | no responses

Editorial: We reap what we sow Sun.Star Ormoc City, Guinsaugon, Ondoy, Pepeng , Sendong, and yes, the landslides in Compostela Valley, plus a lot of other disasters from natural hazards that we already know by heart. Garbage makes for clogged drainage, clogged drainage makes for floods.

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Things to hope for this year – Manila Standard Today

Posted by petterpan33 in Updates on Jan 5th, 2012 | no responses

Things to hope for this year Manila Standard Today Recall that Filipinos were still smiling despite the aftermath of Ondoy, Pepeng , Quiel and recently, Sendong. I believe we are a hopeful people because we are the only Christian country in Southeast Asia. Japanese and Koreans guard themselves from …

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Safer, more beautiful Philippines – BusinessWorld Online Edition

Posted by budz08 in Updates on Jan 3rd, 2012 | no responses

Safer, more beautiful Philippines BusinessWorld Online Edition Remember Ondoy and Pepeng .

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