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Philippines Allocates $16.9M for Disaster Preparedness Initiative

1/25/2026

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In January 2026, Congress allocated 1 billion pesos (US$16.9 million) for the Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards (NOAH) in the General Appropriations Bill.
NOAH, launched in 2012 after Typhoon Sendong, identifies risk areas and monitors typhoons.
It provides data for flood-management planning and public access to neighborhood maps showing flood levels and earthquake zones.
The initiative uses the theme 'Know your hazard' and supports disaster preparedness in the Philippines.

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Story summary

In January 2026, Congress allocated 1 billion pesos (US$16.9 million) for the Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards (NOAH) in the General Appropriations Bill.
NOAH, launched in 2012 after Typhoon Sendong, identifies risk areas and monitors typhoons.
It provides data for flood-management planning and public access to neighborhood maps showing flood levels and earthquake zones.
The initiative uses the theme 'Know your hazard' and supports disaster preparedness in the Philippines.