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Rodrigo Duterte Typhoon Rolly Typhoon Ulysses calamity funds
The Philippines 
November 13, 2020November 13, 2020

How the Duterte government undermined the country’s ability to respond to typhoons

Posted By: Louie Encabo 2629 Views calamity fund, featured, project noah, rodrigo duterte, typhoon rolly, typhoon ulysses

The Philippines is reeling from the onslaught of Typhoon Ulysses (international name Vamco), the third typhoon to hit the country in as many weeks.

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Taal volcano evacuees
The Philippines 
January 16, 2020January 18, 2020

Taal’s eruption exposes the Duterte administration’s lack of preparedness for disaster relief

Posted By: Louie Encabo 3443 Views calamity fund, featured, rodrigo duterte, taal volcano, volcanic eruption philippines

In Philippine politics, disaster relief can make or break a politician’s career. Take for instance the response the previous Aquino government had in the

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