UP Manila DRRM - H Program

From community signals to public health action. 🚨
How do we connect the dots to detect threats early and act in time?

Join LIGTAS PH Episode 4 and hear from community, national, academia, and international voices on building stronger, more connected surveillance systems.

📅 September 30, 2026
🕘 9:30–11:30 AM PHT
💻 Zoom
🎓 Certificate of Participation provided after the webinar.

Register for FREE: https://bit.ly/LIGTASPH-Surveillance

Join the conversation. Connect the signals. Strengthen surveillance.

Day 1 of PROJECT MedX in Oton, Iloilo featured preparatory activities, including a participant briefing and multi-agency tabletop exercise led by Dr. Carlos Primero D. Gundran.

The activity was conducted with the Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management (A-PAD) Philippines, UP Manila DRRM-H Program, UP Resilience Institute, the Municipality of Oton, and other participating partners.

The UP Manila DRRM-H Program participated in and helped facilitate PROJECT MedX: Western Visayas Emergency Medical Simulation Exercise, held on September 8–9, 2026, in Oton, Iloilo.

Together with Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management (A-PAD) and the UP Resilience Institute, the Program supported the exercise aimed at strengthening multi-agency coordination and emergency medical preparedness.

URGENT EARTHQUAKE ADVISORY

A powerful Magnitude 5.8 earthquake has been recorded.
📍 Location: 13.16°N, 120.41°E - 021 km S 70° W of Mamburao (Occidental Mindoro)

📅 Date & Time: August 7, 2026, 10:38 AM
📏 Depth: 010 km

Strong shaking was likely felt in the area. Expect aftershocks. If you are in the affected region:

✅ DROP, COVER, and HOLD.
✅ Check yourself and those around you for injuries.
✅ Be cautious of damaged structures and falling debris.
✅ Stay informed through official sources for updates and possible tsunami alerts.

We urge everyone to remain calm but vigilant. Please share this advisory to ensure community awareness.

Is the Philippines ready for the future of health emergencies? 🚨

Join us in LIGTAS PH Episode 3 and discover how innovation, technology, and data-driven solutions are strengthening health emergency preparedness and response in the Philippines.

Hear from leading national and global experts as they share practical insights and real-world experiences in advancing health emergency preparedness in the country.

In this webinar, you will:

✅ Learn practical lessons and best practices from recent public health emergencies and disaster response.
✅ Understand how whole-of-government and multi-sectoral collaboration strengthen emergency preparedness and response.
✅ Explore how data-driven and technology enabled approaches support effective health emergency decision-making.

We'd love to have you with us! Please register and share this invitation with your networks.

📅 July 29, 2026
🕛9:30 AM to 11:30 AM PHT
💻 Zoom

🔗 Register by scanning the QR code on the poster or visiting this link bit.ly/LIGTASPH-Emergencies

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🚨 Are we ready for the future of health emergencies?

As the Philippines faces increasingly frequent outbreaks, typhoons, floods, earthquakes, and other emergencies, strengthening health emergency preparedness has never been more critical.

In celebration of National Disaster Resilience Month, join the latest episode of LIGTAS PH:

Aksyon Tungo sa Ligtas na Pilipinas: A Whole-of-Nation Innovation for the Philippines’ Public Health Emergency Response

In this webinar, you will:

✅ Learn practical lessons and best practices from recent public health emergencies and disaster response.
✅ Understand how whole-of-government and multi-sectoral collaboration strengthens emergency preparedness and response.
✅ Explore how data-driven and technology-enabled approaches support effective decision-making during health emergencies.

Experts from the national and local levels will share how innovation, smart solutions, and effective coordination can help build more resilient and health-secure communities.

📅 July 29, 2026
🕤 9:30 AM–11:30 AM PHT
💻 Via Zoom

🔗 Register by scanning the QR code on the poster or visiting this link bit.ly/LIGTASPH-Emergencies

Join us and be part of the conversation!

📘 UP MANILA LAUNCHES THE 3RD EDITION OF THE DRRM MANUAL

One of the highlights of the 118th UP Foundation Celebration Kick-Off Program was the launch of the 3rd Edition of the UP Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Manual on June 16, 2026, at the UP Manila Museum of A History of Ideas.

The ceremonial launch was led by Dr. Michael L. Tee, Chancellor of UP Manila, together with Dr. Carlos Primero D. Gundran, Head of the UP Manila DRRM-H Program.

The Third Edition builds on the University’s continuing efforts to strengthen disaster preparedness and resilience, following the launch of its first edition in 2013 and second edition in 2019. This latest edition reflects updated approaches and institutional practices in disaster prevention, preparedness, response, recovery, coordination, and risk reduction.

The manual will serve as an essential guide for the UP Manila community, fostering a systematic, coordinated, and health-centered approach to disaster risk reduction and management while reinforcing the University’s commitment to protecting lives and building a safer, better-prepared, and more resilient academic and healthcare community.

“Alay ng UPM sa Kalusugan ng Bayan: Sa Dangal at Husay, Serbisyo ang Gabay.”

The University of the Philippines Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in Health Program (UPM DRRM-H) successfully conducted the Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) and Triage Training Course last May 20-22, 2026.

The three-day training course was attended by nurses, nursing attendants, medical technologists, researchers, and radiologic technologists from the Philippine Academic Society for Climate and Disaster Resilience, Inc., National Kidney and Transplant Institute, Médecins Sans Frontières.

Throughout the training, participants engaged in lectures, discussions, and triage simulation exercises that strengthened their knowledge and practical skills in managing mass casualty incidents and responding effectively during emergencies.

Congratulations to all participants for successfully completing the training course and for taking another step toward stronger emergency preparedness and response.

𝐁𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲. 𝐁𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝. 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐏 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐃𝐑𝐑𝐌-𝐇.

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📞For inquiries, contact us at:
📱0956-316-9795
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📩Email: [email protected]