National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Thursday dismissed as lies and "fake news" claims that the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is diverting donations in the ongoing campaign against the coronavirus disease…

Health and civil defense authorities should send free mobile alerts on the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak to ease widespread fears.

The number of people injured by the effects of Typhoon "Ursula" last week has climbed to 362, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said.

The death toll from Typhoon Ursula, which battered a large portion of the country last week, has now climbed to 41, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) announced on its 6 a.m. update Sunday.

The death toll for Typhoon "Ursula" has reached 28, with two injured and 12 others missing, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported Friday.

As recommended by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, Malacanang on Friday announced the suspension of classes and work in government offices in Metro Manila from 3 p.m. onwards because of the “continuing inclement…

Malacañang has assured the public that concerned agencies are committed to responding to the needs of those affected by the magnitude 6.1 earthquake felt in several parts of Luzon on Monday afternoon.

Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles on Thursday revealed that government was in the midst of preparing short and long-term solutions to address the country's water needs, proposals that will require executive action and the passage of new…

President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday conducted an aerial inspection of areas affected by Tropical Depression Usman in Bicol.

Malacanang on Friday urged the Filipino people to remain vigilant and prepared as Tropical Depression Usman maintains its track towards Eastern Visayas.

Malacanang has warned Filipinos to exercise caution as the country braces for typhoon “Rosita.”

An estimated 5.2 million individuals have been affected by the inclement weather caused by Typhoon Ompong, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Friday.

For the second time this week, President Rodrigo Duterte held a "tête-à-tête" with someone in Malacañang-- but he's no longer as chatty as he was on Tuesday (September 11).

The European Commission, the politically independent executive arm of the European Union (EU), is allocating EUR150,000 or about P9.2 million to Filipinos affected by the widespread flooding triggered by non-stop monsoon rains in the past…

Damage to agriculture and infrastructure caused by the southwest monsoon enhanced by tropical cyclones "Henry", "Inday" and "Josie" has been placed at P1,377,090,105, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said…

President Rodrigo Duterte has asked Congress to approve a bill creating a Department of Disaster Management in light of the calamities affecting the Philippines regularly.

President Rodrigo Duterte has scored the New People's Army anew for allegedly violating their own ceasefire declaration for the holiday season.

Senator Nancy Binay has sought for a review of the existing land use plans and geohazard maps to identify vulnerable areas and minimize hazard exposures.

Senator Nancy Binay on Tuesday called for a full review of the existing protocols for disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) from the national down to the local government level to assess and ascertain possible loopholes in the…

Damage from Tropical Depression Urduja has reached an estimated P1.5 billion, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Saturday.

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has refused to comment on the possible extension of martial law in Mindanao and the term of Armed Forces Chief of Staff General Rey Leonard Guerrero.

An official of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has denied scheduling the nationwide earthquake drill on September 21 to distract the public from participating in the anti-Duterte rallies set on the same…

Even if it's for victims of recent disasters such as typhoons at home, Filipinos in Japan were reminded not to solicit donations in public.