According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration 3 Nock-Ten (Nina) (PAGASA), the Philippines is prone to tropical cyclones due to its geographical...
Period covered: 9 August 2012 to 15 February 2013 Appeal target (current): CHF 1,772,243 Appeal coverage: 77 per cent Appeal history: · 31 August 2012: An emergency appeal was launched, seeking CHF...
FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT Typhoon Bopha causes some localized crop damage in southern Philippines The 2012 main season paddy and maize harvests officially estimated at record levels Cereal imports in...
Source:China Meteorological News Press Recently many departments included Ministry of Civil Affair and General Office of National Committee for Disaster Reduction organized meetings to analyze the...
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2.1 Review of tropical cyclones in 2012 2.1.1 Tropical cyclones over the western North Pacific (including the South China Sea) In 2012, a total of 27 tropical cyclones occurred over the western North...
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The Annual Tropical Cyclone Report (ATCR) is prepared by the staff of the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC), a jointly manned United States Air Force/Navy organization under the command of the...
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1. Flood season 2012 1.1 Rainfall situation The critical rainfall situation in the Lower Mekong Basin, as previous year, was concentrated in July and August, a period of Southwest Monsoon activity,...
Period covered by this update: 10 October to 16 December 2012 Appeal target (current): CHF 1,772,243 Appeal coverage: With contributions received to date, the appeal is 77 per cent covered in cash...
Period covered by this update: 12 September to 9 October 2012 Appeal target (current): CHF 1,772,243 Appeal coverage: With contributions received to date, the appeal is 65 per cent covered in cash...
HIGHLIGHTS Government of the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front agree on framework towards a new Bangsamoro political entity. 367,000 people still displaced by monsoon floods in Luzon. New United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for the Philippines assumes post. Link:...
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Grants help partners quickly respond to disasters October 1, 2012 AmeriCares Global Pre-Positioning Initiative, launched in early 2012, has already helped crucial aid quickly reach flood survivors in Pakistan, the Philippines, Colombia, India and Indonesia – aid that is put in place before...
The Municipality of Pila in Laguna province often experiences flooding, and one of the reasons for this was the area’s clogged tributaries. After Typhoon Ondoy severely affected the Philippines in...
When the combined forces of Typhoon Saola and a southwest monsoon submerged nearly a third of Metro Manila and its neighbouring province in early August 2012 , WFP Philippines immediately provided...
Appeal Target: US$680,226 Balance Requested: US$613,110 Dear Colleagues, Barely recovering from the devastation of Typhoon Saola in July this year, the Philippines was again battered by “Habagat’ or...
By Gideon Gapayao Thursday 13th of September 2012 ANTIPOLO CITY, Rizal, Sept 13 (PIA) -- The Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG) is accepting applications for calamity loans in affected areas in...
Period covered by this update: 17 August to 11 September 2012 Appeal target (current): CHF 1,772,243 Appeal coverage: With contributions received to date, the appeal is 64 per cent covered in cash...
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In this issue: 'APHEDA research presented at major AIDS conference' - APHEDA research into the HIV vulnerabilities of Cambodian entertainment workers was presented at the 19th International AIDS...
By Afrhill Rances in Manila Almost a month after monsoon floods swamped Manila and nearby provinces, thousands of people in low-lying areas around the Philippine capital have still not been able to...
By David Tereshchuk * The northern hemisphere's high summer is a time for much media focus on hurricanes and storms. Tropical Storm Isaac, with its destructive course through the southern United...
Highlights • Slight increase in CPI and food and non-alcoholic beverage index was reported for the month of July 2012. • Domestic fuel prices increased over the past month. • Retail prices of major...
