OCD issues blue alert for May 12 elections
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) urged Filipinos to stay vigilant as preparations for the May 12 midterm elections intensify.
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Ariel Nepomuceno
Ariel Nepomuceno is the OCD administrator who has been instrumental in coordinating disaster response efforts across the Philippines, particularly in areas affected by Mount Kanlaon's eruption and potential seismic events like the "Big One." He emphasizes a whole-of-government approach to ensure effective disaster management and resilience building.
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Last updated at April 24, 2025.
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OCD issues blue alerts in regions during Holy Week
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has elevated its alert levels in response to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive to ensure public safety during Holy Week.
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OCD signs MOAs with Victorias City, Negros ACE for disaster preparedness
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has signed two agreements with Victorias City and the Negros Association of Chief Executives (ACE) to enhance disaster preparedness in Negros Occidental, following the April 8 eruption of Mt. Kanlaon which displaced over 25,000 residents.
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PHP63M aid for LGUs hit by Mt. Kanlaon eruption
Local government units affected by Mt. Kanlaon's eruption will receive PHP63 million in additional financial assistance from the Office of the President.
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Mount Kanlaon alert may rise to Level 4; evacuations underway
The Office of Civil Defense is preparing for a potential upgrade of Mount Kanlaon's alert status from Level 3 to Level 4, following an explosive eruption on Tuesday morning.
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DPWH assesses over 21K public buildings nationwide for 'Big One'
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has assessed over 21,000 public buildings across the country to prepare for a major earthquake known as the 'Big One'.
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Philippine teams deploy to Myanmar for earthquake relief
A send-off ceremony took place Tuesday morning at Colonel Jesus Villamor Air Base in Pasay City for the first batch of the Philippine Inter-Agency Humanitarian Contingent (PIAHC) heading to Myanmar following a magnitude 7.7 earthquake on March 28.
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OCD leads nationwide earthquake drill with over 1,300 LGUs
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) invited the public sector to participate in a nationwide earthquake drill on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
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OCD warns of rising heat risks, urges vigilance
On Tuesday, March 4, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) issued a memorandum urging nationwide vigilance against health risks related to rising heat indexes due to weakening northeast monsoon conditions.
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OCD assists Kanlaon Volcano evacuees, proposes long-term solutions
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) continues to assist residents affected by the December 9, 2024 explosive eruption of Kanlaon Volcano, with nearly three months having passed.
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