When disaster strikes, it is always the poorest and most vulnerable individuals and communities who suffer the most.
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Oxfam Pilipinas and members of the Persons with Disabilities Advocacy Group (PWD-AG) welcomed the approval of the Committee Report on the amended version of the proposed Bangsamoro Magna Carta of Persons with Disabilities, by the Committee on Women, Youth, Children and Persons with Disabilities of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority on 15 July 2026, calling it a significant step toward a more inclusive, prosperous, and peaceful Bangsamoro.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) and Oxfam Pilipinas signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Tuesday to strengthen Impact-Based Forecasting (IBF), forecast literacy, early warning systems, and anticipatory action as the Philippines faces increasing climate and weather risks.
xperts from DOST-PAGASA and Manila Observatory, and Oxfam Pilipinas emphasized that the Philippines, and BARMM specifically, are yet to see the full effects of El Niño. However, there are pathways to prepare during this critical time.
Oxfam Pilipinas Executive Director, Lot Felizco, joined the panel on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for Climate Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction at the USBONG: NbS Forum 2026, organized by Forest Foundation Philippines and partners. She highlighted Oxfam Pilipinas’ approach to NbS as part of a broader resilience strategy–linking ecosystem protection, disaster risk reduction, gender justice, and accountable local governance. Drawing […]
Strengthening the preparedness of LGUs and communities in BARMM, the ACCESS Consortium held “From Warning to Action: Operationalizing El Niño Early Response in BARMM,” a technical briefing for Super El Niño 2026 in Cotabato City. With experts from DOST-PAGASA and Manila Observatory, the activity integrated climate data, forecast and analysis with community observations to map […]
While our teams are responding to communities affected by the #MindanaoEarthquake, we are also taking proactive measures alongside families facing increasing threats from #MayonVolcano and the impending #ElNiño2026. As Mayon Volcano’s unrest reaches its sixth month, families in Albay grapple daily with volcanic ash in their homes, even as prolonged dry conditions impact their health […]
Sa pagdiriwang ng ika-128 na Araw ng Kalayaan ng Pilipinas, ating pagnilayan – tunay ba ang kalayaan, kung walang pagkakapantay-pantay? #PatasNaBukas #ArawngKalayaan
A magnitude 7.8 quake struck 62 km southwest of Maasim in Sarangani province, Southern Philippines today. Since then, over 120 aftershocks have been recorded across the Philippines as of 4:15 pm.
As #ElNiño2026 and #MayonVolcano unrest loom over communities in Albay, ensuring access to clean drinking water in advance of the converging hazards is critical to protecting health and well-being.
Oxfam Pilipinas and Mayon Integrated Development Alternatives and Services (MIDAS) provided multipurpose cash assistance to 75 vulnerable households from Barangay Sua, Camalig, including elderly individuals, solo parents, and families with members who are persons with disabilities, on 30 May 2026.