Under Philippine law, the president can declare a health emergency if an epidemic poses a threat to national security. The start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 was the last time that was done.

The Metro Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council convened on Tuesday for its second quarter meeting to discuss ...

Emergency preparedness is vital for UNHCR to be able to respond quickly and reliably to forced displacement crises. By being prepared, we can start saving lives long before the next crisis begins to ...

MANILA: Philippine medical authorities on Tuesday (Jun 3) warned of a looming "public health emergency" as HIV infections have soared this year, with young males especially hard-hit. On average ...

Billboard Philippines Hot 100 ranks the top songs within that territory and is based on streaming and sales activity from leading music services in the territory, as compiled by Luminate.

Bhubaneswar: Following the plane crash in Ahmedabad, authorities of Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) here have decided to conduct a mock dril.

The MB Ready portal will include information on current emergency events, evacuation orders, weather-related alerts, wildfire updates, and available provincial support programs. It is accessible ...

News about Federal Emergency Management Agency, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has launched an expanded version of its disaster preparedness program aimed at turning ...

OTTAWA — In 2023, as Canada suffered through its worst-ever wildfire season, the federal government was looking at creating a national disaster response agency.

Manitoba's officials are giving an update on the wildfires burning out of control across the province, forcing thousands out of their homes.