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Security Professionals Talk About Disaster Management
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“How do we perform and prepare for every stage in disasters when during the actual [incident], it’s all panic and shouting?” This was the first question raised by Ace Esmeralda, editor-in-chief of SecurityMatters, when he delivered a presentation entitled “Principles of Disasters and Disaster Management” during the monthly chapter meeting…
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More Outstanding Animators to be Recognized at 6th Animahenasyon
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Now in its 6th year, Philippine animation festival Animahenasyon is once again rounding up the country’s best works of animation. With a slew of entries from both local and foreign animators, the festival serves as the platform for both amateur and professional Filipino animators to share their work with the…
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Project Noah and Other Disaster Preparedness Applications Launched
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Smart Communications, Inc. and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) jointly launched the mobile application of the on-time weather information of Project NOAH website last October 17 at the PAGASA Science Garden Complex in Quezon City. “NOAH,” or Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards, is a responsive disaster mitigation program…
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NDRRMC Ready for South Korea’s Rocket Launch
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The Republic of Korea will launch the Science and Technology Satellite-2 (STSAT-2) via Korea Space Launch Vehicle-I (KSLV-I) sometime between October 26 and October 30 at the Naro Space Center in Goheung, Jeollanam-do. Russia built the first stage of the KSLV-I, while South Korea carried on the second stage that…
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Beware of Marijuana-Laced Brownies
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Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has warned the public from pastries, which may contain marijuana as one of its ingredients. PDEA Director General Undersecretary Jose Gutierrez Jr. cited the story of a certain nurse in a hospital in San Marcelino, Zambales. The nurse, he said, received three boxes of homemade…
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Malaysian PM Najib’s Speech During the Signing of the Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro
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Good afternoon. His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino III, President of the Philippines; His Excellency Al Haj Murad Ebrahim, Chairman of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front; His Excellency İhsanoğlu , Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation; honorable ministers; excellencies; Chairperson of the Philippines Negotiating Panel and MILF Negotiating Panel;…
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A Dangerous Life on the Road: Four Vehicular Accidents in Three Weeks
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The Amianan bus crash in Baguio City at about 2:00 p.m. on October 11, 2012 marked the third road mishap recorded by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) in three weeks. Said passenger bus, with plate number AYK 317, met an accident at Kilometer 4 Marcos Highway,…
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Deles’ Speech During the Signing of the Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro
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Speech of Secretary Teresita Quintos Deles: During the signing of the Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro [Delivered at Malacañan Palace, Manila, on October 15, 2012] His Excellency, our President Benigno Simeon Aquino III; to our esteemed guests, His Excellency, Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak of…
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