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When it comes to natural disasters, Singapore is the seventh least affected country in the world, as reported by Statista in 2022. So on this sheltered island, it can be easy for us to feel detached from earthquakes, tsunamis and cyclones. But it's a different reality for many of our Asian neighbours, such as China, which lies where the Eurasian,...

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2022 draws to a close: another turbulent year, as a dire climate emergency, protracted war and a lingering pandemic collide with fuel and food crises, impending recession, heightened poverty and inequality.

Local government units from the National Capital Region, Department of the Interior and Local Government, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and the Office of Civil Defense have successfully completed the PlanSmart Ready to Rebuild regional training held at JoyNostalg Hotel and Suites in Pasig City late last month.

In 2018, Tropical Cyclone Gita hit Tonga — impacting approximately 80,000 people, or 80 percent of Tonga’s population — and caused widespread damage to infrastructure, housing, livelihoods, and disruptions to public services.

While country has made progress on seismic safety, collapsed buildings show need for regulation and better enforcement.

Early response measures taken by the Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, including the timely activation of the operation center, allowed for a rapid response to the volcanic eruptions of the La Soufrière Volcano and prevented the loss of lives.

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