The Office of Civil Defense has been mobilizing resources to aid communities affected by the recent Mount Bulusan eruption. Over 14,800 families (more than 74,000 individuals) have been affected by the eruption. Currently, 19 families, comprising 61 individuals, are staying in two evacuation centers. Read more about what assistance has been prepared and how damage assessments are going in this OCD press release: OCD Bicol mobilizes support, resources following Mount Bulusan eruption

DOCUMENTARY: Coastal greenbelts are lifelines to Philippine communities
What are coastal greenbelts and why do they matter to coastal communities in the Philippines?

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https://www.rappler.com/environment/documentary-coastal-greenbelts-lifelines-communities-philippines/

More and more PH communities are creating coastal greenbelts. Why does this matter?
There’s a long list of benefits from coastal greenbelts that often don’t make it to the news. Yet for all their benefits, these coastal ecosystems aren’t exempt from threats induced by humans.

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https://www.rappler.com/environment/importance-communities-philippines-creating-coastal-greenbelts/

A resident of Irosin, Sorsogon, snaps photos of ashfall after the eruption of Bulusan Volcano on Tuesday night, April 29. Photos by Joey Ayalin Habla

Aftermath of Mt. Bulusan’s eruption as seen from Guruyan, Juban, Sorsogon at 5:55 AM

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A new National Museum exhibit aims to reshape our understanding of climate resilience
MANILA, Philippines – Aksyon Klima Pilipinas (AKP), the Philippines’ largest civil society network for climate action, launched its “Katumbalikwasan: Linking

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https://www.rappler.com/environment/national-museum-exhibit-katumbalikwasan-understanding-climate-resilience/

Hamaguchi Award, essay contest 2025 open for applications until May 31
PRESS RELEASE: The Hamaguchi Award recognizes individuals or organizations who have made significant contributions in enhancing public awareness of resilience against coastal disasters

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https://www.rappler.com/bulletin-board/hamaguchi-essay-open-applications-2025/