THE Philippines sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a belt of countries around the Pacific Ocean that is prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Underground, it is lined with many fault lines, fissures and cracks. Its tectonic plates jostle against each other a few times each year. And there is always talk of the Big One, like a dark cloud in the air.
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The death toll in the massive landslide that hit the mining village of Masara in Maco town, Davao de Oro rose to 92, said the Provincial Government Thursday evening, February 15, 2024.
The number of bodies retrieved from the massive landslide that hit Barangay Masara in Maco, Davao de Oro has increased to 85, the local government said Thursday, February 15, 2024.
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Get the latest update on the Department of Agriculture-Davao Region's financial and technical aid for farmers affected by recent calamities. Learn about the ongoing assessment and monitoring efforts by the agency and Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office-Davao Region. Find out how the recent earthquakes have impacted farmers in south-central Mindanao and the assistance being provided. Stay informed with our in-depth coverage.
TWO major calamities, thousands of families affected. I can't help but think how would these families start over. A lot of these families lost their homes, lost their livelihood and worst, lost their loved ones. Where do they go from here?
Discover how the National Government is deploying life-saving new technologies to enhance disaster response strategies and preserve lives in times of calamities. Learn about the initiatives, including GeoRiskPH and PlanSmart, aimed at revolutionizing disaster risk reduction and management planning processes in the Philippines. Read more about President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s commemoration of super typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) and the resilience of the Filipino people. Find out how the international community and non-government organizations played a crucial role in helping the country recover. Stay informed with the latest developments in national disaster preparedness.