Virac, Catanduanes barangays receive disaster resilience support from PLDT, Smart, PDRF

When the storm hits, staying connected can save lives. In Catanduanes, PLDT, Smart, and the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF) are strengthening disaster preparedness by providing Ligtas Kits to vulnerable barangays in Virac. Equipped with emergency power, solar charging, communication devices, and other essential tools, the kits help communities stay connected and coordinate during emergencies, especially when regular communication and power are disrupted.

SM Supermalls Marks National Disaster Resilience Month with Capacity Building Events

Celebrating National Disaster Resilience Month with SM Supermalls!

From empowering mall staff with lifesaving CPR training to educating the youth and private sector on disaster readiness and sustainability, SM Supermalls is taking the lead in building a more resilient and safer Philippines. This July, it's all about community, preparedness, and action—with impactful events like ICS training, fire safety exhibitions, and youth-led DRR workshops happening across the country. 

Morong reaps benefits of next generation advanced emergency response system; Cites vehicular accidents as most frequent emergency call

30% of emergency calls in Morong, Rizal are due to vehicular accidents — a leading cause of death in the Philippines.

Thanks to NGA 911’s next-gen emergency tech, response times dropped from 30 minutes to just 3–5 minutes. Lives are being saved — from crash victims to mothers giving birth on the street.

Morong led the way. Now, more LGUs are adopting NGA 911 for faster, smarter emergency response.

One thing for sure is, in emergencies, every second counts.