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Building a Stronger Nation

 Philippines is one of the countries that is most prone to disasters because of its geographic position that results it to have natural hazards such as typhoons, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions. The exposure from such hazards have resulted  the country's economy to decrease. For the past few years, the Philippines has experienced several destructive disasters. Some of the recent ones include Typhoon Egay in 2023 and the eruption of Taal Volcano in 2020. The government responded by forming the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) to help tackle the DRRM activities of the country. 


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The Philippines has taken on different responses to disaster vulnerability and the resilience of the pilipinos. One of the responses is the making of NDRRMC where it acts as the President's adviser on disaster preparedness programs, disaster operations and rehabilitation efforts undertaken by both the government and the private sector. Another is the early warning system, an information tool meant to give the communities early information from the disasters before they strike. Third is the provision of emergency services where they give efforts at disaster preparedness and response with the establishment of emergency teams, provision of relief goods,etc. The private sector and civil society organizations equally have been supportive and played important roles in providing nonstop support to the community.



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Challenges, however still opposes in attempting to make a more resilient Philippines. Some of the main problems is the lack of money and manpower.
The obstacles are tough, but its not impossible to overcome. All these can be achieved through collaboration and solidarity. Experiences from previous disasters in the country can serve as a lesson, so that we can build the resilience of our country.


References:
For paragraph 2, sentence 2: https://www.preventionweb.net/organization/national-disaster-risk-reduction-and-management-council-philippines



 



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