October 22, 2024
A senior official of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) emphasized the need for a robust investment in anticipatory action as well as science and technology for disaster risk reduction. Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao made this statement during one of the panel discussions at the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City last October 16. “Investments in anticipatory action in the Philippines have been considered using the social protection system. Recognizing anticipatory action as crucial for providing protection and mitigation, the […]