OCD Asec. Cesar Idio and BFP Fire Chief Superintendent Wilberto Rico Kwan Tiu attend the commemoration of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction event at SM Mall of Asia on Oct. 13, 2025. Office of Civil Defense video
Government disaster officials on Monday acknowledged that while the Philippines has extensive laws on disaster risk reduction and management, enforcement at the local level remains inconsistent—a gap that continues to cost lives and livelihoods.
Speaking at the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) at the SM Mall of Asia, officials from the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and ARISE Philippines underscored the need for strict compliance with buildi
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