Humanitarian organizations to launch Typhoon Odette photo exhibit in Siargao
"The Last Mile" will raise awareness about the impact of Typhoon Odette and the concerted efforts of residents and various groups in rebuilding the affected communities
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Dengue cases spike in super typhoon Odette-affected areas alarm civil society groups
Humanitarian organizations called for continued assistance for Typhoon Odette survivors amid a rise in dengue infections in affected areas
Typhoon Rai (Odette) hits the Philippines, 600,000 people left with no homes as Christmas approaches
As Typhoon Rai (Odette) hits southern and central Philippines, the impact of local disaster preparedness and mitigation measures shows the importance of planning for climate shocks amidst a worsening global climate crisis. However, despite these pre…
Typhoon Rai set to hit Philippines, CARE and partners ready to respond
Typhoon Rai is expected to make landfall on Thursday, December 16 with a maximum wind speed of 150 km/h – affecting more than five regions including Northern Mindanao, Caraga, Eastern Visayas, Bicol, and Southern Luzon. CARE and local partner ACCORD are…
CARE and partners in the Philippines worried about potential devastation from Typhoon Goni to remote areas, as the country battles COVID-19 and Typhoon season
Manila, Philippines - November 2, 2020 - As typhoon Goni weakens it has left a devastating wake - killing 16 people, affecting over 2 million people, destroying infrastructure and houses, and damaging crops across 12 regions.
CARE Ready to Respond to Philippine’s Taal Volcano, Possible Hazardous Eruption.
On the afternoon of January 12, 2020, the Taal Volcano located in the province of Batangas in Luzon Island had a steam driven explosion. It has since been in a period of unrest, resulting to 75 volcanic earthquakes with intensities ranging between two to…
Dengue declared national epidemic in the Philippines, CARE to provide dengue prevention kits in evacuation camps
A dengue epidemic has been declared in the Philippines after recording more than 600 deaths and over 146,000 cases in 2019 alone – a 98% increase from the previous year.
CARE and partners launch RILHUB, an interactive learning platform on resilience and innovations in the Philippines
CARE and its partner organizations in the Philippines have joined forces to develop and launch the country’s newest platform for learning, reflection and collaboration on resilience building and innovations.
Typhoon Yutu hits Northern Philippines one month after Mangkhut’s devastation
Typhoon Yutu (locally known as Rosita) made landfall in Dinapigue, Isabela, Philippines at 4 a.m. on Tuesday. It then passed through several provinces in the northern part of the country. The typhoon is moving slightly slower to the west at 20 kilometers…