Typhoon Mangkhut Emergency Response in Cagayan

The Philippines is prone to many types of disasters due to its location in the globe as part of the Pacific Ring of Fire. Therefore, it is vulnerable to natural hazards and climate change related disasters. Disaster are major restraining factors in the development process that can eradicate years of local development investments just in few minutes or hours. Disaster risk reduction is an integral part of the development efforts through equitable and inclusive mechanisms that are designed to protect people from harmful effects.

After the distribution of disaster preparedness kits last August 28, the Global Peace Foundation and the Municipal Government of Sanchez Mira collaborated in capacitating the 50 families in Barangay Santiago. During the seminar, the Honorable First Councilor Napoleon Sacramed delivered his inspirational message encouraging everyone to always be grateful with all the love and support of their stakeholders towards the community's development and take ownership of the kits donated by Global Giving and Global Peace Foundation. Hon. Sacramed cited the vital role of Indigenous Peoples in Climate Change Mitigation and Environmental Protection. IPs play key roles in combatting the effects of climate change and global warming and even our increasing problems in managing environmental problems. Mrs Sheila Pascual, Barangay Santiago Elementary School Principal, shared practical and basic first aid techniques that can help them cope with emergencies using indigenous materials and the kit provided to them.

The Municipal Risk Reduction and Disaster Management Council (MRRDMC) Officer of Sanchez Mira, Mr. Jovi Biado, conducted the training on disaster preparedness and environmental management to increase the participant’s capacity to analyze different crises and risks that are prevalent in their everyday environment. Families were happy to learn basic and important techniques for their lives and for the safety and security of the environment.