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Office of Civil Defense

OCD

Harold Cabreros was sworn in as the new administrator of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on August 26, 2025, replacing Assistant Secretary Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV. The OCD is responsible for implementing policies to reduce vulnerabilities and manage disaster consequences in the Philippines, with recent activities including preparations for Tropical Depression Isang and monitoring the southwest monsoon's impact on various regions.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Wed, August 27, 2025 at 4:12 PM

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Mon, September 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM

OCD urges Eastern Visayas schools to boost disaster response plans

Schools in Eastern Visayas are being urged by the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) to develop and implement disaster response protocols to enhance student awareness and preparedness.

Tue, August 26, 2025 at 5:21 PM

Cabreros appointed new OCD administrator

Undersecretary Harold Cabreros has been appointed as the new administrator of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD).

Mon, August 25, 2025 at 9:10 AM

Bicol on red alert due to LPA

The Bicol region has been placed on red alert due to a developing low pressure area (LPA), prompting the activation of emergency preparedness and response protocols.

Fri, August 22, 2025 at 12:37 PM

NDRRMC on blue alert for Tropical Depression Isang

The NDRRMC operations center has raised its alert status to 'blue' to prepare for the potential impacts of Tropical Depression Isang.

Tue, July 29, 2025 at 2:37 PM

US aircraft deployed to aid PH HADR missions

The United States has deployed several aircraft to the Philippines to assist with ongoing humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR) missions amidst inclement weather, as confirmed by the Philippine Air Force (PAF).

Sat, July 26, 2025 at 9:53 AM

30 dead due to Habagat, cyclones Crising, Dante, Emong

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reported that 30 individuals have died due to the effects of the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) and tropical cyclones Crising, Dante, and Emong.

Wed, July 23, 2025 at 10:44 AM

Over 1.9M affected by TS Crising, monsoon, LPA; 7 dead, 8 missing confirmed

At least 1.9 million individuals across the country have been affected by Tropical Storm Crising, the southwest monsoon, and a low-pressure area, according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD).

Mon, July 21, 2025 at 12:24 PM

Classes, gov't work suspended in Metro Manila, 10 provinces due to monsoon

Classes and government work in Metro Manila and 10 other provinces were suspended on Tuesday, July 22, due to the enhanced Southwest Monsoon.

Sun, July 13, 2025 at 2:06 PM

Landslide in Southern Leyte buries construction worker alive

A landslide in Barangay San Ramon, San Ricardo, Southern Leyte, occurred on Sunday, July 13, 2025, due to continuous heavy rainfall.

Fri, July 4, 2025 at 1:44 PM

DND awards 89 Filipino humanitarian workers for Myanmar quake relief

Eighty-nine Filipino humanitarian workers were recognized by the Department of National Defense for their efforts in Myanmar following a magnitude 7.7 earthquake.