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Project MedX Strengthens Central Luzon’s Readiness for Major Health Emergencies 

Project MedX Strengthens Central Luzon’s Readiness for Major Health Emergencies 

​       When disasters strike, every second counts. Saving lives depends not only on the speed of emergency response but also on how well responders, hospitals, academe, public and private sectors and humanitarian partners…
Building Command and Coordination: A-PAD PH and Partners Gear Up for Project MedX Through ICS and EOC Executive Courses

Building Command and Coordination: A-PAD PH and Partners Gear Up for Project MedX Through ICS and EOC Executive Courses

A-PAD Philippines continues to support multi-agency preparedness and training initiatives in Central Luzon.
Tayo Para sa Mindanao: Mapping Multisectoral Humanitarian Action

Tayo Para sa Mindanao: Mapping Multisectoral Humanitarian Action

Weeks after the magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck offshore Maasim, Sarangani, humanitarian response efforts continue as affected communities work toward recovery.
Multi-Sectoral Action for Earthquake Affected Communities in Mindanao

Multi-Sectoral Action for Earthquake Affected Communities in Mindanao

The Mindanao Earthquake Response once again demonstrated the value of multi-sectoral collaboration during emergencies.
Field Assessment: Mayon Volcano, Albay

Field Assessment: Mayon Volcano, Albay

As communities across Albay continue to face the prolonged impacts of Mayon Volcano’s unrest, local government units, humanitarian organizations, and community partners are intensifying response efforts to address the growing needs of affected families.
Together for Mayon: A-PAD Philippines mobilizes partners for Mayon-affected communities

Together for Mayon: A-PAD Philippines mobilizes partners for Mayon-affected communities

As Mayon Volcano’s unrest continues to displace families and devastate livelihoods across Albay, A-PAD Philippines and partners are mobilizing humanitarian assessments and support for communities facing ashfall, lahar threats, and prolonged recovery challenges.
IGNITE 2026: A Nationwide Volunteer Network for DRRM and Climate Action

IGNITE 2026: A Nationwide Volunteer Network for DRRM and Climate Action

A-PAD Philippines kicks off IGNITE 2026, a year-long nationwide mobilization activating volunteers across nine regions to advance grassroots disaster risk reduction and climate action through advocacy campaigns, cultural and community engagements, creative arts, and unified…
A-PAD PH Secures Broad Support for Project MedX Launch

A-PAD PH Secures Broad Support for Project MedX Launch

A-PAD PH launched Project MedX: Medical Emergency Simulation Exercise, its flagship medical disaster preparedness initiative designed to strengthen the country’s emergency medical response systems through coordinated, multi-sectoral action, backed by strong support from medical institutions,…
July to December 2025 Newsletter

July to December 2025 Newsletter

The Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management Philippines (A-PAD PH) is proud to share the July-December 2025 Newsletter, highlighting our collective efforts in advancing disaster preparedness and community resilience across the country.
HRN Mobilizes for Cebu Earthquake Response

HRN Mobilizes for Cebu Earthquake Response

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Cebu late on September 30, destroying homes, damaging roads, and cutting power across several towns. The quake, one of the strongest to hit Central Visayas in recent years, left…