“Simply remembering disasters is not enough, we need to institutionalize our learnings so that we can minimize the future damage typhoons will bring,” Dinagat Islands Rep. Alan 1 B. Ecleo said in a statement on Sunday. READ:
September 25, 2022 | 6:36 pmTHE CONGRESSIONAL representative of Dinagat Islands, one of the worst-hit provinces during last years strongest typhoon, has called for the passage of legislative reforms to streamline disaster response measures and strengthen capacity across all regions.
“Simply remembering disasters is not enough, we need to institutionalize our learnings so that we can minimize the future damage typhoons will bring,” Dinagat Islands Rep. Alan 1 B. Ecleo said in a statement on Sunday.We have paid dearly for these lessons, with Ondoy last 2009, Yolanda last 2013, and Super Typhoon Odette just last year.are needed so that affected local government units can have easier and faster access to resources before and after every calamity.
He noted that provinces and regions have different levels of capacity to respond and rebuild, which contributes to disparity in terms of disaster resilience and economic development. Small and poor provinces must be equipped in terms of infrastructure and agriculture, as they are more vulnerable to climate-related disasters, he said.The design and architecture of buildings, especially public ones, must be updated to account for the increased frequency and intensity of typhoons.On September 13, the committee on Basic Education and Culture passed House Resolution 289, filed by Mr.