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Nationwide simultaneous earthquake drill set June 19

June 17, 2025, 10:20 PM

THE Philippines will hold its second quarter nationwide simultaneous earthquake drill on June 19, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) announced on Tuesday. The OCD...

Civil Defense urges Western Visayas LGUs to improve flood control system

June 9, 2025, 10:27 AM

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) issued an urgent call on Monday to all local government units (LGUs) in Western Visayas to promptly assess,...

Civil Defense thanks Estrada for backing imminent disaster bill

June 3, 2025, 12:26 PM

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Tuesday expressed its gratitude to Senator Jinggoy Estrada for sponsoring Senate Bill No. 2999, a proposed measure...

Civil Defense seeks probe on passenger, cargo fee surges in Leyte

June 2, 2025, 12:00 PM

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Monday formally called on the country’s transportation authorities to look into reported increases in passenger and cargo...

Civil Defense eyes ‘State of Calamity’ in Eastern Visayas over San Juanico Bridge issue

June 1, 2025, 10:08 AM

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) over the weekend said it is seriously considering the declaration of ‘State of Calamity’ across Eastern Visayas, calling...

Air Force delivers PCSO aid for flood-hit Maguindanao del Sur

May 25, 2025, 9:41 AM

A C-130 plane from the Philippine Air Force transported early Sunday morning a total of 2,500 relief goods from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office...

OCD taps private security for disaster preparedness

May 22, 2025, 11:00 PM

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is urging private security personnel to take active roles in disaster preparedness, recognizing them as key partners in...

Floods displace over 30K residents in Maguindanao del Sur

May 19, 2025, 11:16 AM

Torrential rains brought by the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) triggered widespread flooding in three towns of Maguindanao del Sur over the weekend, forcing more...

Civil Defense working with LGU on Mt. Kanlaon evac strategies

May 18, 2025, 11:30 PM

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is working with local government units (LGUs) near Mt. Kanlaon on Negros Island to develop evacuation strategies in...

OCD to enhance PH disaster preparedness

May 11, 2025, 10:00 PM

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) aims to step up the country’s disaster preparedness and resilience following a high-level dialogue with Swedish ambassador Anna...

OCD boosts disaster readiness capability

May 6, 2025, 10:00 PM

THE Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has bolstered its disaster preparedness and response capabilities with the unveiling of new vehicles under its ongoing motor...

OCD suggests readiness to reduce quake disasters

May 4, 2025, 10:25 PM

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Saturday strongly recommended earthquake preparedness, warning the people to “brace for the inevitable.” Speaking at Security Bank’s First...

Poll exercises to push through as scheduled despite Kanlaon unrest

May 2, 2025, 2:22 PM

Voting for the midterm elections will proceed as planned despite the challenges posed by Mount Kanlaon's ongoing unrest in Western Visayas, according to the...

Civil Defense takes ‘whole-of-gov’t’ approach in Bulusan response

April 30, 2025, 3:29 PM

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Wednesday announced it is working closely with various government agencies to implement a "whole-of-government approach" in aiding...

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