THE Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction begins today, October 14, at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City, the first time the country is hosting the biennial event.
To run until Friday, the conference is the main platform in the region for monitoring, reviewing and enhancing cooperation in disaster risk reduction, as prescribed by the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030.
Classes and government work in Manila and Pasay will be suspended from October 14 to 15 in anticipation of the 'numerous participants expected to travel to and within' the two cities.Agencies involved in the delivery of basic and health services, preparedness and response to disasters and calamities, and/or performance of other vital services are not covered by the suspension.Private companies will have the discretion to call off work during the duration of the conference.
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