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Disaster Preparedness Fund – BusinessWorld Online Edition

quirzzy — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:30:36 +0000

Disaster Preparedness Fund BusinessWorld Online Edition Remember Ondoy and Pepeng . In addition to close to a thousand deaths, Ondoy and Pepeng combined was the costliest natural calamity in recent Philippine history

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Voluntourists to rebuild the Batad Rice Terraces – GMA News

metropiso — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:11:29 +0000

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

xzczc — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:48:49 +0000

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

nobelle — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:48:00 +0000

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

angelolopez — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:54:33 +0000

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)

an2ny — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:14:49 +0000

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

ascersfen — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:28:55 +0000

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

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

budz08 — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 23:52:19 +0000

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

abs — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:15:37 +0000

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

petterpan33 — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 06:22:12 +0000

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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