Cuts to the federal agency that provides emergency aid to individuals and communities after events such as hurricanes, floods and fires constitutes “a man-made disaster,” Stein said.

The Himalayas, once celebrated as a sacred and resilient landscape, are now collapsing under the weight of reckless development, corporate exploitation, and political neglect. What we call “natural ...

As per the DMP, the field officer or project head must swing into action within six hours of the occurrence of a disaster and ...

Disasters — natural and unnatural — will happen. But our failures can turn natural disasters into man-made ones — and man-made ones are always worse.

Most survivors of natural or man-made disasters will recover with good social support and material assistance. For others, however, various interventions can help their recovery.

President Marcos’ impassioned plea, “Mahiya naman kayo,” during his fourth State of the Nation Address (Sona), resonated deeply with a nation weary of incessant flooding that plagues our communities.

Most survivors of disasters will recover with good social support and material assistance. For others, however, the effects can be painfully persistent.