Disaster Drills Credited for Lowering Death Toll in Philippines Quake

Years of consistent disaster-preparedness drills in the Philippines are credited with mitigating the casualty toll following a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck off Sarangani province. While the seismic event resulted in 46 deaths and 38 people remaining missing, officials from the Office of Civil Defence report that early education and organized response protocols prevented a … Read more

Filipino Mayor Pleads for Helicopters to Reach Starving Quake Survivors

The Philippine government is currently coordinating emergency airlifts to reach isolated villages following a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Sarangani, leaving at least 47 people dead and over 45,000 displaced. Local officials report that landslides have blocked access to remote areas, prompting urgent requests for helicopter support to deliver food and … Read more