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

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

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

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

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

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

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Bill seeks free SMS disaster alerts – Sun.Star

Bill seeks free SMS disaster alerts Sun.Star Casino said it is unfortunate that the government have not learned from the tragedy brought by tropical storms “Ondoy” and “ Pepeng ” a few years back. “The tragic loss of lives during typhoon season is almost a yearly spectacle, which the world can only … and more

Time to share – BusinessWorld Online Edition

Time to share BusinessWorld Online Edition The wrath of nature, coupled with unplanned, unchecked, and uncontrolled development in various parts of Northern Mindanao has brought about such catastrophe reminiscent of Ondoy and Pepeng . It is in these dire times that Filipinos who are not affected …

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Bill seeks free disaster alerts on cellphones – Sun.Star

Bill seeks free disaster alerts on cellphones Sun.Star Casiño said it is unfortunate that the government have not learned from the tragedy brought by tropical storms “Ondoy” and ” Pepeng ” a few years back. “The tragic loss of lives during typhoon season is almost a yearly spectacle, which the world can only … and more

Let the rebuilding begin! – BusinessWorld Online Edition

Let the rebuilding begin! BusinessWorld Online Edition The number of deaths would likely surpass the near thousand deaths from the most damaging tragedy in recent Philippine history — the Ondoy and Pepeng twin typhoons in 2009. As a nation and society, we seem to have short memories and we don't learn …

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Benguet donates P300,000 to ‘Sendong’ victims – Sun.Star

Benguet donates P300,000 to 'Sendong' victims Sun.Star Fongwan in his letter sent to the Provincial Board Monday morning reminded officials of the plight of the province two years ago when Typhoon Pepeng ravaged the province. “When Benguet suffered the effects of calamities, assistance and relief goods ..

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