# disaster risk management (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover disaster risk management. Page: Feed: --- ## [UP’s 118th Foundation Day, themed “Alab ng Puso,” celebrates the University’s diverse public service initiatives](https://publicservice.up.edu.ph/up-118th-foundation-day-alab-ng-puso-celebrates-public-service/) _2026-06-30 · Jan Alain Villegas · Padayon UP Public Service Office_ UP marked its 118th Foundation Day with "Alab ng Puso," a celebration dedicated to public service. ## [UP debuts public service podcast featuring alum and journalist Atom Araullo](https://publicservice.up.edu.ph/up-debuts-public-service-podcast-featuring-alum-and-journalist-atom-araullo/) _2026-06-04 · Jan Alain Villegas · Padayon UP Public Service Office_ The premiere of Padayon, UP! podcast welcomes back broadcast journalist Atom Araullo to his alma mater, where he explored his journey from an Applied Physics major to a prominent figure in Philippine media. ## [Call Me Nanay: DZLB Online! Special’s Stories of Motherhood in Different Forms](https://publicservice.up.edu.ph/call-me-nanay-dzlb-online-specials-stories-of-motherhood-in-different-forms/) _2026-03-24 · Ramon Carlos Garcia · Padayon UP Public Service Office_ Looking back at the heartfelt stories of care, sacrifice, and courage from DZLB Online!’s recent Women’s Month special. Motherhood is often depicted in a single image: a woman holding the child she carried for nine months. This comes with the heavy expectation of balancing a spotless home and a maintained figure, while ensuring that her \[…\] ## [UP showcases sustainability, inclusive initiatives at international forum](https://publicservice.up.edu.ph/up-showcases-sustainability-inclusive-initiatives-at-international-forum/) _2026-03-06 · Ramon Carlos Garcia · Padayon UP Public Service Office_ The University of the Philippines (UP) highlighted its commitment to social responsibility beyond lectures and research by sharing its sustainability and inclusivity initiatives at the University Social Responsibility Network (USRN) Online Forum #6: Social Responsibility in University Operations on 25 February 2026 via Zoom. Dr. Fernando O. Paras Jr., assistant vice president for renewable energy,… ## [Padayon UP opens call for papers for 6th public service conference](https://publicservice.up.edu.ph/padayon-up-opens-call-for-papers-for-6th-public-service-conference/) _2026-03-05 · Padayon UP · Padayon UP Public Service Office_ QUEZON CITY, March 2, 2026—The Padayon UP Public Service Office, the public service arm of the University of the Philippines, is now accepting individual or panel paper submissions for the 6th Colleges and Universities Public Service Conference (CUPSCon6), which will take place from September 23 to 25. ## [AI for Spatial Mapping and Analysis: GeoAI Toolkit for Urban Planners](https://southasia.iclei.org/ai-for-spatial-mapping-and-analysis-geoai-toolkit-for-urban-planners/) _2026-02-19 · Southasia · ICLEI South Asia_ With rapid urbanization, population growth, and evolving urban landscapes, environmental and climate challenges are intensifying, making effective and efficient urban planning increasingly critical. From shaping the physical landscape to advancing social inclusion, environmental and economic vibrancy, urban planning plays a vital role in building sustainable and resilient cities for future… ## [Padayon UP, The Medical City Clark mobilize donors for blood donation drive](https://publicservice.up.edu.ph/padayon-up-the-medical-city-clark-mobilize-donors-for-blood-donation-drive/) _2026-01-14 · Ramon Carlos Garcia · Padayon UP Public Service Office_ Before 2025 ended, 30 individuals shared their “gift of life” through the blood donation drive organized by the Padayon UP Public Service Office and The Medical City Clark. DILIMAN, Quezon City — To help with the shortage of blood for areas hit by disasters and rural hospitals, the Padayon UP Public Service Office conducted the \[…\] ## [UP System to host 2026 IARSLCE APCoP International Conference; opens call for papers](https://publicservice.up.edu.ph/up-system-to-host-2026-iarslce-apcop-international-conference-opens-call-for-papers/) _2026-01-06 · Ramon Carlos Garcia · Padayon UP Public Service Office_ (Photo from 2026 IARSLCE APCoP Manila) UPDATE: The deadline for abstract submission has been extended to 31 January 2026. The University of the Philippines (UP) System will serve as the local host for the 2026 International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement Asia-Pacific Community of Practice (IARSLCE APCoP) International Conference, to be held \[…\] ## [2024 REPORT | Public Service Initiatives of the University of the Philippines](https://publicservice.up.edu.ph/2024-report-public-service-initiatives-of-the-university-of-the-philippines/) _2025-12-30 · Padayon UP · Padayon UP Public Service Office_ The Padayon Public Service Office is in charge of preparing the Public Service Report which is a compilation of the public service initiatives of all UP Constituent Universities. The report covers a three month period and is released every 15th of the following month on this website and on our social media platforms (Facebook and Twitter/X) ## [This UP Los Baños Training Program is Changing the Lives of Filipino Farmers](https://publicservice.up.edu.ph/this-up-los-banos-training-program-is-changing-the-lives-of-filipino-farmers/) _2025-11-28 · Jan Alain Villegas · Padayon UP Public Service Office_ Across the Philippines, the UP Los Baños Farmer-Scientists Training Program continues to train and support farmers as they work to strengthen their harvests and their prospects. ## [Ask the crowd: AI or not (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/jL3VuL11XWYl) _2025-11-28 · **Sponsored**_ Get a transparent verdict from verified humans via web, RSS, or API. ## [Twelve Years After Yolanda: How UP Visayas Helped the People of Gigantes Island Rise Again](https://publicservice.up.edu.ph/twelve-years-after-yolanda-how-up-visayas-helped-the-people-of-gigantes-island-rise-again/) _2025-11-19 · Jan Alain Villegas · Padayon UP Public Service Office_ From the wreckage of one of the world’s strongest typhoons, a partnership between UP Visayas and the people of Gigantes continues to inspire hope and resilience. ## [Press Release Donation Relief Supplies Nov 2, 2025](https://www.odpem.org.jm/press-release-donation-relief-supplies-nov-2-2025/) _2025-11-03 · Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management_ ## [Press Relesse Flash Flood Watch October 21, 2025](https://www.odpem.org.jm/press-relesse-flash-flood-watch-october-21-2025/) _2025-11-03 · Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management_ ## [Odpem on Alert as Tropical Storm Warning Upgraded to Hurricane Watch](https://www.odpem.org.jm/odpem-on-alert-as-tropical-storm-warning-upgraded-to-hurricane-watch/) _2025-11-03 · Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management_ ## [Full Activation of the National Emergency Operation Centre](https://www.odpem.org.jm/full-activation-of-the-national-emergency-operation-centre/) _2025-11-03 · Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management_ ## [Sponge Parks: Porous Powerhouses for Climate Resilience](https://southasia.iclei.org/sponge-parks-porous-powerhouses-for-climate-resilience/) _2025-08-07 · Southasia · ICLEI South Asia_ Written By: Ramya M. A. Chennai’s future is closely tied to its waters. As climate change reshapes coastal cities worldwide, Tamil Nadu’s shoreline faces rising flood risks. 91% of its coastal area is predicted to face high flood risk by 2100. Chennai, a coastal city with an estimated current population of over 12 million, runs \[…\] ## [Resilience in Action: Implementing Locally-Led Adaptation in Bangladesh](https://southasia.iclei.org/resilience-in-action-implementing-locally-led-adaptation-in-bangladesh/) _2025-01-20 · Southasia · ICLEI South Asia_ Written By: Chaity Dev and Md. Jubaer Rashid Bangladesh, a country vulnerable to a wide range of climate-related disasters, such as tropical cyclones, floods, coastal erosion, droughts and landslides, has limited coping capacity or budget to adapt and respond to these disasters at the community level. However, communities in coastal, drought-prone and flood-prone regions are \[…\] ## [Fostering Climate Resilient Water Security through Community Action in the Darjeeling Himalayas](https://southasia.iclei.org/fostering-climate-resilient-water-security-through-community-action-in-the-darjeeling-himalayas/) _2024-11-28 · Southasia · ICLEI South Asia_ Written By: Souhardo Chakraborty and Bedoshruti Sadhukhan “We need to make multiple trips on foot along treacherous mountain trails to small groundwater upwelling points, located 300 metres downhill, starting from 3 AM in the morning to collect water. If we delay then we must wait hours for groundwater to refill the well, because others would \[…\] ## [Dhaka’s Climate Action Journey: A Collaborative Effort for a Resilient City](https://southasia.iclei.org/dhakas-climate-action-journey-a-collaborative-effort-for-a-resilient-city/) _2024-10-08 · Southasia · ICLEI South Asia_ By: Makame Mahmud, Md. Jubaer Rashid Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, stands at the forefront of climate change, from rising temperatures to unpredictable rainfall and frequent natural disasters. These growing threats have pushed the city to take action, leading to the development of comprehensive Climate Action Plans (CAPs). These plans aim to reduce greenhouse gas \[…\] ## [UrbanShift India 1st National-Local Dialogue](https://southasia.iclei.org/urbanshift-india-1st-national-local-dialogue/) _2024-10-07 · Southasia · ICLEI South Asia_ Summarised by Pratibha Caleb Topic of First National-Local Dialogue: Indian perspective of sustainable and smart infrastructure development Level of Representation: National government representatives – Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs(MoHUA), National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) Local government representatives from five cities: Surat, Pune, Chennai, Puducherry and Agra Other… ## [Persona-led AI publishing (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/xSbXOwzXjDxh) _2024-10-07 · **Sponsored**_ Generate drafts, schedule subdomain publishing, and keep human review where needed. ## [Jamaica’s Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Policy and Strategy 2020-2040](https://www.odpem.org.jm/jamaicas-comprehensive-disaster-risk-management-policy-and-strategy-2020-2040/) _2024-08-28 · Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management_