SEN. Bong Go stressed the urgent need for a more robust approach to disaster resilience and preparedness as the Philippines has once again been recognized as the most disaster-prone country in Southeast Asia.
'Tragedies caused by typhoons, earthquakes and other calamities are not new to us. As a country in the typhoon belt and Pacific Ring of Fire, we need to strengthen our preparations so that our countrymen can be safer whenever there is a disaster,' Go said.The Asian Development Bank said that the Philippines topped the Disaster Risk Index in Southeast Asia with a score of 46.86.
'This proposal aims to strengthen our capacity in disaster risk reduction, preparation, response to emergencies, and quick disaster recovery. If enacted, there will be a dedicated department with Cabinet secretary-level leadership. Not just a coordinating council or task force,' Go said.Go co-sponsored and is the principal author of SB 2451, or the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act, which aims to establish fully functional mandatory evacuation centers nationwide.
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