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The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council and the Office of Civil Defense yesterday conducted a nationwide simultaneous earthquake drill.

(Photo courtesy of Philippine Red Cross) MANILA - The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday ordered the immediate mobilization of police units to assist residents in Sorsogon and nearby areas following Sunday's phreatic eruption of the Bulusan Volcano. In a statement, Maj. Gen. Valeriano de Leon, PNP director for operations, said these units were also ordered to secure business establishments against possible looting incidents. "PNP OIC (officer-in-charge) Lt. Gen. Vicente Danao Jr. instructed RD (Regional Director) PRO5 (Police Regional Office 5) to coordinate with the concerned...

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council under the Office of Civil Defense is hoping for the creation of a Department of Disaster Resiliency during the Marcos administration.

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) and the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) will be on red alert status in connection with the May 9 national and local elections.

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Friday inaugurated and held a simulation exercise at the newly-constructed alternate Government Command and Control Center (GCCC) in Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija.