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Purok system makes communities more resilient against disasters

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/environment/climate-change/purok-system-makes-communities-more-resilient-against-disasters/

<p>MANILA, Philippines – Disaster response can only be as effective as town officials want it to be if it includes leaders from the smallest unit of the town: the <em>purok</em> (village zone) leaders.</p>

<p>In Cagwait, a <a href="https://surigaodelsur.gov.ph/tourism/cagwait">fourth-class municipality</a> in Surigao del Sur which was badly hit by <a href="https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/numbers-typhoon-odette-aftermath-destruction/">Typhoon Odette in December 2021</a>, disaster response works through a “purok (village zone) system” where purok leaders lead risk assessments and planning.</p>

<p>“Each purok has an evacuation plan,” Cagwait Mayor Glenn Batiancila said in a forum on Wednesday, October 29. “Every household maintains a family disaster preparedness plan assigning specific roles to its members during emergencies and evacuation.”</p>

<p>Families are included in purok-level meetings, said Batiancila. The Cagwait mayor said that by going down to each purok for disaster preparedness and response, “we strengthen our community ownership.” Families would have a route in case of emergency and know where to go, said Batiancila.</p>

<p>Batiancila spoke at a session during a resilience forum organized by the Department of the Interior and Local Government and Expertise France, a subsidiary of the French government funding institution, Agence française de développement.</p>

<p>In 2011, San Francisco in Camotes Island, Cebu, <a href="https://reliefweb.int/rep

MAP: Michelin Guide restaurants in the Philippines for 2026

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/food-drinks/map-michelin-guide-restaurants-philippines-2026/

Undas 2025: Traffic advisories, rerouting in Metro Manila

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/metro-manila/undas-2025-traffic-advisories-rerouting/

IN PHOTOS: What to expect at ‘The Friends Experience’ in Manila

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/arts-culture/photos-the-friends-experience-solaire-manila/

<p>MANILA, Philippines — The one where Filipino fans get to live their sitcom dreams! </p>

<p>For the first time, “The Friends Experience” has landed in Asia, and it’s currently open to the public at The Space at Solaire in Parañaque City until November 30. </p>

<p>The exhibit attraction has toured the US, Canada, and Europe since 2023. </p>

<p>The hit series, which aired from 1994 to 2004, starred Jennifer Aniston (Rachel Green), Courteney Cox (Monica Geller), Lisa Kudrow (Phoebe Buffay), Matt LeBlanc (Joey Tribbiani), Matthew Perry (Chandler Bing), and David Schwimmer (Ross Geller). </p>

<p>Over <em>Friends’ </em>decades-long run and more than 200 episodes, it’s hard not to imagine what it’s like to be part of the gang, hanging out on the orange couch or living across the hall in Monica’s apartment. “The Friends Experience” turns that dream into reality, with its immersive walk-through installations, recreated sets, and photo-worthy spots straight from the show’s most memorable moments.</p>

<p>Whether you’re coming with friends and family for a planned visit or just going solo, the staff are ready to help you snap your photos, and you might even meet fellow fans of all ages just by chatting about your favorite <em>Friends</em> moments.</p>

<p>So, while you’re getting your phones and cameras ready, here’s a rundown of the iconic photo spots you can expect! </p>

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Is public outrage over flood control mess causing jitters in posh villages?

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Cizzle Brands Announces CWENCH Hydration™ is Now the Official Sport Drink of the NHL’s Ottawa Senators

COA upholds disallowance of Caloocan’s P198M intel funds

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/coa-upholds-disallowance-caloocan-city-intelligence-funds/

Caloocan residents turn to Facebook meme page to report complaints

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/metro-manila/caloocan-city-residents-report-complaints-fttm-facebook-meme-page/

<p>MANILA, Philippines – Some residents of Caloocan City have found an ally in Facebook meme page Follow The Trend Movement (FTTM), where they have been airing their grievances about local issues in recent weeks.</p>

<p>Back in May, FTTM <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fttmph/posts/pfbid0xzWbpWfvaYKk7NH6rXNcxNW97nFvKrwduDYuoaWMfzVASddonN563aYUPFBaKNBLl" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">shared a street-lighting project update</a> posted on the Facebook account of <a href="https://www.rappler.com/people/p929913451-along-malapitan/">Caloocan City Mayor Dale “Along” Malapitan</a>, who was <a href="https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/along-malapitan-caloocan-city-mayor-results-2025/">reelected</a> in the <a href="https://ph.rappler.com/elections/2025/local-race/ncr-caloocan-city">2025 polls</a>. The meme page jokingly attributed the brightness to the camera’s ISO setting increasing “from ISO 100 to ISO 1600.”</p>

<p>The FTTM post garnered around 42,000 reactions and over 2,000 shares. A user commented, “Brownout vs. <em>nagkailaw na</em> (the lights are back),” while another netizen said, “Flexing the bare minimum.”</p>

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WATCH: Things to know about no contact apprehension policy

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/podcasts-videos/things-to-know-no-contact-apprehension-policy/

WATCH: Caloocan voters name top issues they want addressed

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/video-caloocan-city-voters-top-issues-2025/

IN NUMBERS: Isko Moreno’s slate dominates Manila City Council

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/isko-moreno-slate-dominates-manila-city-council-2025/

Nancy is 5th Binay to win Makati mayoral race

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/nancy-binay-results-makati-city-mayor-2025/

Caloocan Mayor Along Malapitan wins reelection bid

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/along-malapitan-caloocan-city-mayor-results-2025/

April Aguilar keeps family’s grip on Las Piñas mayoralty

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/april-aguilar-las-pinas-city-mayor-results-2025/

Embattled Marikina Mayor Marcy Teodoro wins House seat

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/marcy-teodoro-results-district-representative-marikina-city-2025/

Maan Teodoro beats Stella Quimbo in Marikina mayoral race

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/maan-teodoro-marikina-city-mayor-results-2025/

Malabon Mayor Jeannie Sandoval wins second term

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/jeannie-sandoval-malabon-city-mayor-results-2025/

After 33 years, Villars lose grip on Las Piñas district

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/las-pinas-city-congressional-seat-results-2025/

Menchie Abalos elected Mandaluyong mayor

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/menchie-abalos-mandaluyong-city-mayor-results-2025/

In longtime Malapitan stronghold, Trillanes promises ‘Bagong Caloocan’

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/caloocan-city-antonio-trillanes-miting-de-avance-may-10-2025/

<p>MANILA, Philippines – <a href="https://www.rappler.com/philippines/metro-manila/l43050580-ncr-caloocan-city/">Caloocan City</a> mayoral candidate and former senator <a href="https://www.rappler.com/people/n20179013-antonio-trillanes-iv/">Antonio “Sonny” Trillanes IV</a> vowed to establish a “Bagong Caloocan” if elected, as he wrapped up the final stretch of his <a href="https://ph.rappler.com/elections/2025/local-race">campaign</a> for the <a href="https://ph.rappler.com/elections/2025">2025 elections</a> on Saturday, May 10.</p>

<p><em>“‘Yung pagbabago na hinahangad po natin para sa ating lungsod, nandirito na po, huwag na po nating palampasin. Pero ito po ay nasa kamay ninyo, nasa kamay ninyo ang landas at kapalaran ng ating mahal na Caloocan,”</em> he said during his speech in the city’s 1st District on Saturday.</p>

<p>(The change that we want for our city is already here, let’s not pass it up. But it’s in your hands, the path and fate of our beloved Caloocan lies in your hands.)</p>

<p>Trillanes is facing off against incumbent mayor <a href="https://www.rappler.com/people/p929913451-along-malapitan/">Dale “Along” Malapitan</a>, who has held the post since 2022. Malapitan also served as 1st District representative from 2016 to 2022 — a post that his father, <a href="https://www.rappler.com/people/p11523904-oscar-gonzales-malapitan/">Oscar “Oca” Malapitan</a>, returned to in 2022 after previously occupying it from 2004 to 2013. Oca himself is a former mayor.</p

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