DOCSLIB.ORG

Impact of Typhoon Nock-Ten on Southern Philippines

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text

Load more

Situation Report Typhoon Nock-Ten January 17, 2017 Country/Location: Philippines Title of emergency: Impact of Typhoon Nock-Ten on Southern Philippines Dates covered by report: January 16, 2017 Situation Report No: 6 Introduction December 23: Severe Tropical Storm Nock-Ten, locally named Nina, entered Philippine Area of Responsibility with maximum sustained winds of 95-120 kph located east of Guiuan, Eastern Samar. At 4:00 PM STS Nina gained strength at maximum sustained winds of 105- 130kph. Signal number 1 was raised over Catanduanes, Sorsogon, Northern and Eastern Samar. 1 December 24: Nina intensified into typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 135-165 kph. At 4:00 PM, Typhoon Nina gained strength of a maximum sustained winds of 175-215 kph located east of Virac, Catanduanes. Signal Number 2 was raised over the provinces of Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, and Northern Samar. Signal Number 1 was raised over the provinces of Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Romblon, Masbate (Ticao and Burias Island), Marinduque, and Quezon (Polilio Island). At 11:00 PM Signal Number 3 was raised over the province of Catanduanes. December 25: At 1:00 AM the eye of typhoon was 280km east of Virac, Catanduanes. Signal Number 3 was raised over the provinces of Catanduanes, Albay and Camarines Sur. Signal Number 2 was raised over the provinces of Southern Quezon, Camarines Norte, Masbate (Ticao and Burias Island), Sorsogon, and Northern Samar. Signal Number 1 was raised over Metro Manila and the provinces of Bataan, Southern Zambales, Pampanga, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon, Aurora, Romblon, Marinduque, Occidental Mindoro (Lubang Island), Oriental Mindoro, Aklan, Capiz, Samar, Eastern Samar, Biliran, Leyte, and Bantayan Island in Cebu. At 10:00 AM, Typhoon Nina further intensified to maximum sustained winds of 185-225 kph. Signal Number 4 was raised over the province of Catanduanes. At 8:00 PM, Typhoon Nina made its first landfall over Bato, Catanduanes with maximum sustained winds of 185-255 kph. At 11:00 PM, Nina made its second landfall over Sagnay, Camarines Sur and intensified further to maximum sustained winds of 175-290 kph. December 26: At 2:00 AM, Typhoon Nina is traversed the Ragay Gulf. Signal Number 4 was raised over the provinces of Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, and Southern Quezon. It made its 3rd landfall over San Andres, Quezon. At 4:30 AM, Nina made its 4th landfall over Province of Marinduque with maximum sustained winds of 150-250 kph. Signal Number 4 was lifted. Nina also made its 5th landfall over Verde Island, Batangas and at 10:00 AM, its 6th landfall over Tingloy, Batangas with maximum sustained winds of 130-215kph. At 11:40 AM its 7th landfall over Calatagan, Batangas and made its 8th landfall over Lubang Island, Occidental Mindoro at 1:00 PM. December 27: At 4:00AM the eye of the typhoon was located 360 km west of Iba, Zambales with maximum sustained winds of 120 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 150 kph. It is forecasted to move west at 17 kph. All tropical cyclone warning signals have been lifted. December 28: Typhoon Nina exited the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on the evening of December 27. Despite this, Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said residents could still experience moderate to heavy rains for areas within 300km of the typhoon's diameter. 2 General overview (for EXTERNAL use) According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), as of January 9, 2017, 98,711 families (487,825 persons) were pre-emptively evacuated and a total of 516,461 families (2,295,021 persons) were affected in regions CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, V and VIII. Of the affected population, a total of 1,158 families (6,227 persons) are still inside 64 evacuation centers in the Provinces of Albay, Camarines Sur, and Catanduanes. There are 13 confirmed deaths and 21 reported missing in the four regions. According to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the number of families affected by Typhoon Nina continues to rise as concerned regions submit their reports. The DSWD Disaster Response Operations Monitoring and Information Center (DROMIC) reports that some 131,011 families or 590,069 persons were displaced; of which, 37,271 families or 152,112 individuals are sheltered in 831 evacuation centers, while 501 families or 2,367 persons chose to stay with relatives or friends. The number of damaged houses also increased to 76,418 in Regions CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, and V; of which, 55,682 are partially damaged, while 20,736 are totally damaged. Typhoon Nina’s impact was greatest on the provinces of Southern Luzon. Region 5 and Region 4-A and B bore the brunt of the typhoon, but some area of Region 2 and Region 8 were affected as well due to heavy rains. A total of 13 roads sections and 3 bridges across the affected areas are unpassable due to fallen trees and debris. A total of 114 areas Region 4-A and B and Region 5 are experiencing power interruption since 25th of December 2016 and at least 11 power lines in Region 4-A and Region 5 have been down since 25th of December. Unlike during Typhoon Haima, the Humanitarian Coordinating Team (HCT) did not provide any formal letter of offering support to the National Risk Reduction and Management Council (NRRMC) and the Office of Civilian Defense (OCD). Instead, HTC has informally communicated that it is available to support if needed. It is believed at this stage that Typhoon Nina had smaller effect compared to Typhoon Haima. The following are updated from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council on the Philippine Government response1: A total of P355,261,993.75 worth of assistance from DSWD, LGUs, DOH, NGOs, and Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has been extended to affected provinces in Regions CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, V, and VIII. The Food and Non-Food Items Cluster reported a total of ₱7,112,134.00 worth of relief assistance has been provided to the affected families. Of the said amount, the Department provided ₱6,249,254.00 while the LGUs provided a total of ₱862,880.00. 1 National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council < http://www.ndrrmc.gov.ph/attachments/article/2975/Sitrep_No_13_re_Preparedness_Measures_and_Effects_of_TY_NINA_(NOCK- TEN)_as_of_09JAN2017_0800H.pdf > 3 The Camp Coordination and Camp Management and IDP Protection Cluster reported that a total of 132,908 families (603,770 persons) are affected in 785 barangays in Regions CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, V, and VIII. Evacuation was done in Regions CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, V and VIII. A total of 26,811 families or 114,933 persons have pre-emptively evacuated. Of which, 22,078 families or 93,271 persons are currently staying in 367 evacuation centres while 1,206 persons or 5,243 families chose to stay with relatives or friends. The Health Cluster reported the Department of Health prepositioned P26,359,242.98 worth of logistics in Regions III, IV-A, IV-B, V, VI, VIII and NCR while P41,921,211,46 are prepositioned at the DOH Central Office. The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) staff, volunteers and logistics are on standby and closely monitoring the effect of Typhoon Nina for rescue and relief operations. Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Health Service also has standby medical teams (with ambulances) ready for mobilization. International Partners, the World Health Organization and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) expressed support in the provision of health logistics (hygiene kits). The Education Cluster reports that a total of a total of 56 schools and 182 classrooms were used as evacuation centers in CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, and Bicol Region, of which 18 schools and 51 classrooms were still being used as evacuations centers as of December 29. Standby funds are available for setting up Temporary Learning Spaces and support for school clean up. Three ChildFund Philippines partners – REINA, FACE, and YKBI – were in the path of Typhoon Nina. The following are updates on their respective communities: YKBI (provinces of Quezon, Laguna and Batangas): All covered communities are back to normal; no response is needed. Clean up activities are being conducted by respective partner Local Government Units. REINA (Northern Quezon): All covered communities are back to normal; no response is needed. FACE (Camarines Sur and Sorsogon): All families in evacuation centers have returned to their respective homes as of December 27, 2016. A total of 178,264 houses were damaged of which 56,584 are identified as totally damaged and 121,680 with partially damaged houses in the Bicol region as of January 3, 2017. The DSWD defines partially damaged houses as those with portion of walls or roofs destroyed, but posts and rafters or truss still intact. Totally damaged houses are those with posts and rafters or truss destroyed. In the Municipality of Pili a total of 13,738 houses reported damaged were 4,673 houses were reported totally damaged and 9,065 with houses partially damaged in 26 total barangays of Pili. Ten of the 26 barangays are covered by FACE were they have a total of 3,336 reported damaged were 1,152 are totally damaged and 2,184 houses that are partially damaged. Of the 1,152 totally damaged houses, 316 of them are ChildFund enrolled families while 639 HH are with partial damages 4 Families with totally damaged houses are starting to rebuild their homes using salvaged materials left in the wake of the typhoon. Plastic sheets, used temporarily to cover exposed roof, is being provided by BLGU and DSWD Regional Office to all families with totally destroyed houses. Commonly used housing materials such as such as coco lumber and nipa are scarce; rebuilding is anticipated to be slow.
Recommended publications
  • Climate Disasters in the Philippines: a Case Study of the Immediate Causes and Root Drivers From

    Climate Disasters in the Philippines: a Case Study of the Immediate Causes and Root Drivers From

    Zhzh ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES PROGRAM Climate Disasters in the Philippines: A Case Study of Immediate Causes and Root Drivers from Cagayan de Oro, Mindanao and Tropical Storm Sendong/Washi Benjamin Franta Hilly Ann Roa-Quiaoit Dexter Lo Gemma Narisma REPORT NOVEMBER 2016 Environment & Natural Resources Program Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs Harvard Kennedy School 79 JFK Street Cambridge, MA 02138 www.belfercenter.org/ENRP The authors of this report invites use of this information for educational purposes, requiring only that the reproduced material clearly cite the full source: Franta, Benjamin, et al, “Climate disasters in the Philippines: A case study of immediate causes and root drivers from Cagayan de Oro, Mindanao and Tropical Storm Sendong/Washi.” Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Cambridge, Mass: Harvard University, November 2016. Statements and views expressed in this report are solely those of the authors and do not imply endorsement by Harvard University, the Harvard Kennedy School, or the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. Design & Layout by Andrew Facini Cover photo: A destroyed church in Samar, Philippines, in the months following Typhoon Yolanda/ Haiyan. (Benjamin Franta) Copyright 2016, President and Fellows of Harvard College Printed in the United States of America ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES PROGRAM Climate Disasters in the Philippines: A Case Study of Immediate Causes and Root Drivers from Cagayan de Oro, Mindanao and Tropical Storm Sendong/Washi Benjamin Franta Hilly Ann Roa-Quiaoit Dexter Lo Gemma Narisma REPORT NOVEMBER 2016 The Environment and Natural Resources Program (ENRP) The Environment and Natural Resources Program at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs is at the center of the Harvard Kennedy School’s research and outreach on public policy that affects global environment quality and natural resource management.
  • P1.24 a Typhoon Loss Estimation Model for China

    P1.24 a Typhoon Loss Estimation Model for China

    P1.24 A TYPHOON LOSS ESTIMATION MODEL FOR CHINA Peter J. Sousounis*, H. He, M. L. Healy, V. K. Jain, G. Ljung, Y. Qu, and B. Shen-Tu AIR Worldwide Corporation, Boston, MA 1. INTRODUCTION the two. Because of its wind intensity (135 mph maximum sustained winds), it has been Nowhere 1 else in the world do tropical compared to Hurricane Katrina 2005. But Saomai cyclones (TCs) develop more frequently than in was short lived, and although it made landfall as the Northwest Pacific Basin. Nearly thirty TCs are a strong Category 4 storm and generated heavy spawned each year, 20 of which reach hurricane precipitation, it weakened quickly. Still, economic or typhoon status (cf. Fig. 1). Five of these reach losses were ~12 B RMB (~1.5 B USD). In super typhoon status, with windspeeds over 130 contrast, Bilis, which made landfall a month kts. In contrast, the North Atlantic typically earlier just south of where Saomai hit, was generates only ten TCs, seven of which reach actually only tropical storm strength at landfall hurricane status. with max sustained winds of 70 mph. Bilis weakened further still upon landfall but turned Additionally, there is no other country in the southwest and traveled slowly over a period of world where TCs strike with more frequency than five days across Hunan, Guangdong, Guangxi in China. Nearly ten landfalling TCs occur in a and Yunnan Provinces. It generated copious typical year, with one to two additional by-passing amounts of precipitation, with large areas storms coming close enough to the coast to receiving more than 300 mm.
  • Fisheries in the South China Sea: a Centrifugal Or Centripetal Force?

    Fisheries in the South China Sea: a Centrifugal Or Centripetal Force?

    © The Author 2012. Published by Oxford University Press. All rights reserved doi: 10.1093/chinesejil/jms054; Advance Access publication 14 December 2012 Fisheries in the South China Sea: A Centrifugal or Centripetal Force? Erik Franckx* Abstract The present paper intends to have a look at fisheries in the South China Sea in order to find out whether this particular issue is a problem solver or rather a problem creator in this region characterized by tense inter-State relation­ ships at present. In this part of the world’s ocean, dominated by maritime features such as the Paracels and the Spratleys, i.e. shallow areas, sometimes drying only at low tide, and sometimes at high tide as well, fish is a plentiful resource relied upon by many fishermen of the surrounding countries as a source of income. If we take Europe as an example, fisheries seem to have the dual capability to either trigger disputes between States, resulting some­ times in outright fish wars, or to provide a means of furthering integration between States, such as has been accomplished by the European Common Fisheries Policy. In the South China Sea a similar duality can be witnessed. At times, fishermen have dramatically influenced the relations between * Research Professor, President of the Department of International and European Law, Director of the Centre for International Law and Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Law and Criminology at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB; Pleinlaan 2, B- 1050, Brussels, Belgium; [email protected]). He holds teaching assignments at the Vesalius College, VUB, Université Libre de Bruxelles, the Brussels School of International Studies (University of Kent at Canterbury), the Program on Inter­ national Legal Cooperation (Institute of European Studies, VUB) and the Univer­ sité Paris-Sorbonne Abu Dhabi.
  • Distribution and Nesting Density of the Philippine Eagle Pithecophaga

    Distribution and Nesting Density of the Philippine Eagle Pithecophaga

    Ibis (2003), 145, 130–135 BlackwellDistribution Science, Ltd and nesting density of the Philippine Eagle Pithecophaga jefferyi on Mindanao Island, Philippines: what do we know after 100 years? GLEN LOVELL L. BUESER,1 KHARINA G. BUESER,1 DONALD S. AFAN,1 DENNIS I. SALVADOR,1 JAMES W. GRIER,1,2* ROBERT S. KENNEDY3 & HECTOR C. MIRANDA, JR1,4 1Philippine Eagle Foundation, VAL Learning Village, Ruby Street, Marfori Heights Subd., Davao City 8000 Philippines 2Department of Biological Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota 58105, USA 3Maria Mitchell Association, 4 Vestal Street, Nantucket, MA 02554, USA 4University of the Philippines Mindanao, Bago Oshiro, Davao City 8000 Philippines The Philippine Eagle Pithecophaga jefferyi, first discovered in 1896, is one of the world’s most endangered eagles. It has been reported primarily from only four main islands of the Philippine archipelago. We have studied it extensively for the past three decades. Using data from 1991 to 1998 as best representing the current status of the species on the island of Mindanao, we estimated the mean nearest-neighbour distances between breeding pairs, with remarkably little variation, to be 12.74 km (n = 13 nests plus six pairs without located nests, se = ±0.86 km, range = 8.3–17.5 km). Forest cover within circular plots based on nearest-neighbour pairs, in conjunction with estimates of remaining suitable forest habitat (approximately 14 000 km2), yield estimates of the maximum number of breeding pairs on Mindanao ranging from 82 to 233, depending on how the forest cover is factored into the estimates. The Philippine Eagle Pithecophaga jefferyi is a large insufficient or unreliable data, and inadequately forest raptor considered to be one of the three reported methods.
  • Efforts for Emergency Observation Mapping in Manila Observatory

    Efforts for Emergency Observation Mapping in Manila Observatory

    Efforts for Emergency Observation Mapping in Manila Observatory: Development of a Typhoon Impact Estimation System (TIES) focusing on Economic Flood Loss of Urban Poor Communities in Metro Manila UN-SPIDER International Conference on Space-based Technologies for Disaster Risk Reduction – “Enhancing Disaster Preparedness for Effective Emergency Response” Session 4: Demonstrating Advances in Earth Observation to Build Back Better September 25, 2018 Ma. Flordeliza P. Del Castillo Manila Observatory EMERGENCY OBSERVATION MAPPING IN MANILA OBSERVATORY • Typhoon Reports • Sentinel Asia Data Analysis Node (2011-present) • Flood loss estimation for urban poor households in Metro Manila (2016-present) 1. Regional Climate Systems (RCS) – Hazard analysis (Rainfall and typhoon forecast) 2. Instrumentation and Efforts before typhoon arrives Technology Development – Automated Weather Stations 3. Geomatics for Environment and Development – Mapping and integration of Hazard, Exposure and Vulnerability layers Observing from space and also from the ground. Efforts during typhoon event Now, incorporating exposure and vulnerability variables Efforts after a typhoon event Data Analysis Node (Post- Disaster Event) Image Source: Secretariat of Sentinel Asia Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Sentinel Asia Annual Report 2016 MO Emergency Observation (EO) and Mapping Protocol (15 October 2018) Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Establish the Apply for EMERGENCY Elevate status to LOCATION/COVERAGE of OBSERVATION to International Disaster EOR Sentinel Asia (SA) Charter (IDC) by ADRC Step 6: Step 5: Step 4: Upload maps in MO, SA MAP Download images & IDC websites PRODUCTION Emergency Observation Mapping Work • December 2011 – T.S. Washi “Sendong” • August 2012 – Southwest Monsoon Flood “Habagat” • ” Emergency Observation Mapping Work • December 2011 – T.S. Washi “Sendong” • August 2012 – Southwest Monsoon Flood “Habagat” • December 2012 – Bopha “Pablo” • August 2013 – Southwest Monsoon Flood and T.S.
  • OCHA PHL TY Sarika Haima 17Oct2016

    OCHA PHL TY Sarika Haima 17Oct2016

    Philippines: Typhoons Sarika (Karen) and Haima (Lawin) (17 October 2016) Typhoon Sarika Japan Typhoon Haima Typhoon category Typhoon Sarika (Karen) made landfall in (Saffir-Simpson Scale) Typhoon Haima (Lawin) has intensified 22 October 2016 Baler, Aurora province, at 2:30 a.m. on Category 1: 119-153 km/hr from a severe tropical storm. It was last 16 October. It slightly weakend while spotted 1,265 km east of the Visayas with China Category 3: 178-208 km/hr crossing Central Luzon but slightly maximum sustained winds of up to 150 intensified as it moves away from the Category 4: 209-251 km/hr km/h and gusts of up to 185 km/h. It is Philippines. As of 6am 17 October 2016, Taiwan moving west northwest at 22 km/h and is Typhoon Sarika is out of the Philippines Category 5: > 252 km/hr expected to enter PAR by the afternoon Area of Responsibility (PAR) and all PAGASA category of 17 October. The typhoon is projected Tropical Cyclone Warning Signals Hong Kong Typhoon Karen (SARIKA) to intensify into a category 5 as it moves Macao (TCWS) have been lifted. Tropical depression closer to northern Philippines. 21 October 2016 Lawin (HAIMA) Tropical storm EFFECTS Forecasted to make landfall Severe tropical storm PROFILE Regions I, II, III, IV-A, V and CAR in Northern Cagayan Typhoon within the 100 km radius of typhoon track affected areas 20 October 2016 P.A.R. 4 47 Actual typhoon track provinces cities/municipalities 75,000 Typhoon Haima people affected Forecasted track 17 October 2016 1.9 Million 406,000 19 October 2016 people households 70,800 LUZON people displaced 18 October 2016 Lawin (HAIMA) Forecasted to enter P.A.R.
  • Ecological Assessments in the B+WISER Sites

    Ecological Assessments in the B+WISER Sites

    Ecological Assessments in the B+WISER Sites (Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park, Upper Marikina-Kaliwa Forest Reserve, Bago River Watershed and Forest Reserve, Naujan Lake National Park and Subwatersheds, Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park and Mt. Apo Natural Park) Philippines Biodiversity & Watersheds Improved for Stronger Economy & Ecosystem Resilience (B+WISER) 23 March 2015 This publication was produced for review by the United States Agency for International Development. It was prepared by Chemonics International Inc. The Biodiversity and Watersheds Improved for Stronger Economy and Ecosystem Resilience Program is funded by the USAID, Contract No. AID-492-C-13-00002 and implemented by Chemonics International in association with: Fauna and Flora International (FFI) Haribon Foundation World Agroforestry Center (ICRAF) The author’s views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Agency for International Development or the United States Government. Ecological Assessments in the B+WISER Sites Philippines Biodiversity and Watersheds Improved for Stronger Economy and Ecosystem Resilience (B+WISER) Program Implemented with: Department of Environment and Natural Resources Other National Government Agencies Local Government Units and Agencies Supported by: United States Agency for International Development Contract No.: AID-492-C-13-00002 Managed by: Chemonics International Inc. in partnership with Fauna and Flora International (FFI) Haribon Foundation World Agroforestry Center (ICRAF) 23 March
  • Help Families Affected by Typhoon Nina (Nock-Ten) Despite Typhoon

    Help Families Affected by Typhoon Nina (Nock-Ten) Despite Typhoon

    Help Families Affected by Typhoon Nina (Nock-ten) Despite typhoon Nina (Nock-ten) being downgraded to a severe tropical storm as it leaves the country, families in central Philippines will still need assistance following the damage to their homes and sources of income. “Clearing operations have started in the different parts of Camarines. While traveling to Naga City, we saw families leaving evacuation centres to head back home to gauge the damage caused to their property,” says Maricel Francia, World Vision‟s Programme Officer based in Camarines Norte. World Vision emergency response teams in the Bicol region have been constantly coordinating with local government units since yesterday, December 26 to determine the immediate need of the affected population and the extent of damages to infrastructure and property. World Vision‟s rapid assessment team of staff skilled in emergency response management, child protection, health and nutrition and documentation is now heading to Bicol region from Manila, to reinforce WV staff on the ground. According to the national disaster risk reduction and management council (NDRRMC), about 25,000 families, with around 81% coming from the Bicol region, were affected by typhoon Nina (international name: Nock-ten). Officials have declared a „state of calamity‟ in the provinces of Catanduanes, Camarines Sur and Albay. Six casualties have been reported. As of December 27, 13 road sections and three bridges in regions II, MIMAROPA, V and VII are still not passable while 114 areas are experiencing power cuts since December 25. “Our main focus is on assessing the immediate needs of families and communities, especially the children displaced by the typhoon.
  • Review of Surge Practices

    Review of Surge Practices

    TYPHOON NOCK TEN - THE PHILIPPINES REVIEW OF SURGE PRACTICES TRANSFORMING SURGE CAPACITY PROJECT START NETWORK SURGE RESEARCH TEAM: LOIS AUSTIN, SARAH GROSSO AND GLENN O’NEIL DECEMBER 2017 TRANSFORMING SURGE CAPACITY 2 PROJECT Acknowledgements The research team would like to express its appreciation to the international, regional and national platforms of the Surge Capacity Project and the Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (CHS) Alliance for their support. Particular thanks to the Philippines platform and the Nock Ten learning report authors, Ana Marie Dizon and Mary Joy Gonzales. The team found the feedback and information provided by all project member agencies and their local partners very useful. Thanks also to the UK Department for International Development for funding the project that covers this research. About the authors This research is the work of Lois Austin, Sarah Grosso and Glenn O’Neil, who have extensive experience in the humanitarian and development sectors. The team has significant experience in research, managing surge responses and serving as part of surge teams. Lois Austin: Lois has worked for 20 years in the humanitarian field, serving in a broad range of field-based and headquarters positions. Lois has managed and provided technical inputs into wide-ranging assistance, protection and recovery programmes for vulnerable populations in a number of complex and often fluctuating environments in: the Balkans; the North and South Caucasus; the Middle East; Afghanistan; Asia and throughout Africa. Lois’ field and headquarters experience has formed the basis for a solid understanding of humanitarian issues, including approaches to surge response, from both policy and operational perspectives.
  • Typhoon Haima Haima

    Typhoon Haima Haima

    EmergencyEmergency Plan Appeal Final Final Report Report PhilippinesPhilippines:: Typhoon Typhoon Haima Haima Emergency Appeal n° MDRPH022 Glide n° TC-2016-000110-PHL Date of Issue: 31 October 2017 Date of disaster: 19 October 2016 Operation start date: 19 October 2016 Operation end date: 31 July 2017 Host National Society: Philippine Red Cross Operation budget: CHF 1,662,701 Number of people affected: 2.4 million Number of people assisted: 31,100 N° of National Societies involved in the operation: The American Red Cross, British Red Cross, Canadian Red Cross Society, Finnish Red Cross, Japanese Red Cross Society, Norwegian Red Cross, Red Cross of Monaco, Swedish Red Cross and The Netherlands Red Cross have contributed towards the Emergency Appeal launched on behalf of Philippine Red Cross. The Swiss Red Cross supported PRC on a bilateral basis. N° of other partner organizations involved in the operation: Philippine Red Cross participated in the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) meetings and coordinates with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), and Department of Health, and the NDRRMC at provincial, municipal and barangay levels. Other agencies present were: Action Against Hunger and Relief International, through the support of UNICEF and Care Philippines. Appeal history: 17 October 2016 - Haima develops in the Pacific as a Severe Tropical Storm. 18 October - Government enforces pre-emptive evacuations in areas likely to be severely affected by the typhoon. 19 October - Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal (TCWS) number 5 – the highest – is declared over Cagayan province. - Haima makes landfall 23H00 (local time) over Peñablanca, Cagayan (around 500 km northeast of Manila) with winds of 225 kph and gustiness of 315 kph Haima brings strong winds and heavy rains; wind damage and flooding in the affected areas.
  • Preparing for a Changing Climate

    Preparing for a Changing Climate

    CHAPTER ONE— INTRODUCTION History of the Assessment the box below). Such research includes long-term monitor- ing of greenhouse gases at sites like Mauna Loa in Hawai‘i; studies of the regional and global influence of Pacific “The impacts of the 1997–1998 El Niño are ocean-atmosphere processes such as ENSO; and studies of fresh in our minds, and the latest reports from the ocean’s role in the carbon cycle, as well as the region’s the work of the Intergovernmental Panel on significance in terms of biodiversity and endangered Climate Change (IPCC) confirm what all of you species. already know— changes in climate matter to individuals, communities, businesses and Finally, the Pacific Assessment was an effort to build on the governments who call islands home. Your valuable natural resources, traditional ways of leadership of the Pacific Region in establishing and sustaining a critical dialogue on climate variability and life, critical economic sectors, community support change among scientists, businesses, governments and infrastructure, and, to a great extent, your future, depend on developing an effective community leaders. Elements of this dialogue include the role of Pacific Island governments and regional organiza- response to the challenges presented by climate tions in raising international awareness of the potential variability and change.” (Morrison, 2000) consequences of climate change, as well as the success of innovative programs like the Pacific ENSO Applications With these words, Dr. Charles Morrison, President of the Center (PEAC), which is designed to facilitate use of East-West Center, welcomed participants to the “Workshop emerging climate forecasting capabilities to support on Climate and Island Coastal Communities” convened in decision-making.
  • Arts 7 Quarter 1 – Module 2 Folk and Arts Designs of the Visayas

    Arts 7 Quarter 1 – Module 2 Folk and Arts Designs of the Visayas

    7[Type here] [Type here] [Type here] Arts 7 Quarter 1 – Module 2 Folk and Arts Designs of the Visayas Arts– Grade 7 Alternative Delivery Mode Quarter 1 – Module 2 – Folk and Arts Designs of the Visayas First Edition, 2020 Republic Act 8293, section 176 states that: No copyright shall subsist in any work of the Government of the Philippines. However, prior approval of the government agency or office wherein the work is created shall be necessary for exploitation of such work for profit. Such agency or office may, among other things, impose as a condition the payment of royalties. Borrowed materials (i.e., songs, stories, poems, pictures, photos, brand names, trademarks, etc.) included in thismoduleare owned by their respective copyright holders. Every effort has been exerted to locate and seek permission to use these materials from their respective copyright owners. The publisher and authors do not represent nor claim ownership over them. Published by the Department of Education Secretary: Leonor Magtolis Briones Undersecretary: Diosdado M. San Antonio Development Team of the Module Writer: Julie Ann A. Fernan Content Editors: Nenita G. Jaralve Evelyn G. Patiňo Language Editor: Fanny Y. Inumerables Illustrator: Alex B. Basalo Layout Artist: Mariane C. Basalo, EdDD QA Evaluator: Pearly Gimena Moderator in Arts: Archie Gallego Moderator: Milanie M. Panique Management Team: Marilyn S. Andales EdD, CESO V – Division Superintendent Leah B. Apao, EdD, CESE – Asst. Schools Division Superintendent Ester A. Futalan, Ed.D. – Asst. Schools Division Superintendent Cartesa M. Perico, Ed.D. – Asst. Schools Division Superintendent Mary Ann P. Flores – CID Chief Isaiash T. Wagas – EPS LRMS Nenita G.