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The Netherlands Red Cross-Philippines Newsletter
SPfR Inception Workshop: IRM via Lobby & Advocacy
The output of the 4-day workshop identified the trajectories/issues to be addressed, as well as the steps needed to be undertaken to tackle the said issues. This also will involve further refinement of both the issues and steps to make the end goals as achievable as possible.
The workshop was participated by the PfR Alliance Members: The Netherlands Red Cross, CARE, ACCORD, CordAid, Wetlands International, Red Cross/Red Crescent Climate Centre, and Philippine Red Cross.
Raimond Duijsens, Netherlands Red Cross-HQ Global Project Coordinator was the main facilitator of the workshop.
SPOTLIGHT ON WOMEN'S MONTH: EMPOWERED MOMS OF BRGY. BALANGKAS
Anita Atillano and Dangelda Gabiaso represented Brgy. Balangkas of Valenzuela City in the recently concluded Urban Disaster Risk Reduction Review and Workshop. The two-day workshop organised by the Australian Red Cross was held last March 1-2, 2016, at the Philippine Red Cross Tower in Mandaluyong.
Atillano and Gabiaso, both active RC 143 volunteers, have managed to help in DRR activities by actively participating in identifying several risks in the community (such as floods which is common in Valenzuela) and facilitated activities to help mitigate these risks. Such activities included de-clogging of drainage caused by water hyacinths where in turn, these plants were made into an alternate source of livelihood by transforming them into bags, wine baskets, wallets, etc. Regular community clean-up drives also helped address the dengue situation in their area. Both ladies have also actively took part in Disaster Preparedness Activities like Basic Fire Safety and Basic Swimming Drills.
While being met with some challenges such as being away from the family, lack of technical knowledge on some things , limited budget that impedes their movement, these women have forged on, thanks to the support of the community, LGUs, and the many like-minded women in their midst.
Tacloban Coastal Management Project: Sharing Knowledge and Best Practices
Held last Feb.4-5, 2016 in Tacloban, the Integrating Ecosystem-Based Principles in Local Coastal Disaster Risk Reduction Plans workshop was well attended by participants from various sector of Local Government of Tacloban and Palo, including NGOs and INGOs working in the area, as well as representatives from the academe.
The workshop focused on the conservation of the coastal ecosystem via ecologically sound measures, along with a field visit to the affected areas along the coast of Tacloban and Palo.
A one-day national level workshop also took place last Feb.9, 2016 at the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center in Quezon City wherein best practices and exchange of knowledge in embedding ecological practices in coastal DRR management and protection schemes. The event was attended by representatives from INGOs, Philippine National Government Agencies, the Netherlands embassy, along with The Netherlands Red Cross Country representative and assigned project coordinator from the Philippine Red Cross.
The Tacloban Coastal Management Project is a consortium of NGOs and Dutch private sector companies led by Royal Haskoning DHV, Wetlands International, and PRA.
National Museum of the Philippines - Free Admission for Women Visitors this March
Visitors can view the women-centric Larawan and Sabel series by BenCab at the National Museum of Fine Arts (old Legislative Building in Manila).
Female visitors can also enjoy FREE admission for the National Museum branches located in Kiangan, Kabayan, Vigan, Angono-Binangonan Petrogylph Site, Tabaco and Butuan
Tuesday, Mar 1, 2016, 10:00 AM
National Museum of the Philippines, Manila, NCR, Philippines
birthday greetings!!! birthday greetings!!!
April 10 - Sherwin
April 11 - Ms. Gen
April 24 - Ivy
AGOS | Antipas Delovato
Agos explores the bloody battle of the Basi Revolt, focusing on the fierce skirmish between the Ilocano and the Spanish forces at the Bantaoay River. The exhibition, consisting of paintings, installation and a mural, becomes a critical reflection on the event as well as Delotavo’s interpretation of how different generations have lived through history.
Friday, Mar 11, 2016, 04:00 PM
UP Vargas Museum, University of the Philippines-Diliman, Quezon City
March Blood Drive at St. Jude
The PRC's Mobile Blood Bank will be parked at St. Jude's parking lot from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
The National Shrine of St. Jude Thaddeus is located at Dr. Jose P. Laurel Sr. Street, San Miguel, Manila (right next door to the the Malacañang Palace).
MARCH IS FIRE PREVENTION MONTH
Ever wonder why March is Fire Prevention Month?
It all started with Proclamation No. 115-A* signed by then president Ferdinand Marcos back in 1966. This proclamation aims to promote "safety consciousness among our people every day of the year as a positive preventive approach to a problem that can be solved by more caution, vigilance, sobriety, exercise of common sense and respect for the law." With that, each month of the year was assigned a particular aspect of safety and accident prevention.
Now that you know, stay safe not only this March but in every day of the year! :)
Bayanihan Alive and Well in Leyte
Aside from the construction of the goat shed, the beneficiaries were also visited by the Leyte Provincial Livelihood Officer, Ms. Jessielou Morigo. She also visited the SALT farm in Cambalong, Merida, Leyte. Ms. Morigo not only visited the farms, but gave her suggestions on how to improve on things, such as focusing on organizational strengthening and recruiting new members to meet Dept. of Labor and Employment (DOLE) requirements for registration.
Paint the town red: Million Volunteer run 3
PRC Chairman Richard Gordon thanked and congratulated all those who joined and supported the fun run.
The funds generated by the MVR will be used to purchase life saving vehicles and equipment. The MVR 3's first run was held last December 13, 2015 in 39 run sites across the country.
**photo courtesy of Butch Sison