The Philippines with its more than 7,000 islands is located within a tectonically active area prone to natural catastrophes ranging from earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and severe storms to floods.

DSWD reports that there are already 112,437 families or 457,489 individuals affected by Kristine in over 815 barangays from Regions 2, MIMAROPA, 5, 6, 8,12 and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in ...