Disaster Risk Reduction and ManagementRyann Castro
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R.A. 10121
THE PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM MAY 27, 2010
An Act Strengthening The Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management System, providing for the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Framework, and Institutionalizing the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan, appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes (DRRM Act 2010)
Hello! I've created this PowerPoint presentation as a requisite in Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction subject during SY 2019–2020.
Concept of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM)
- Disaster Risk Reduction
- Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (CBDRRM) for Preparedness
Should you need a .pptx file, kindly email me at rd.chrxlr@gmail.com.
Disaster Risk Reduction and ManagementRyann Castro
Please Feel Free to Download and Share. Just Acknowledge me as the Owner. May it serve you well.
R.A. 10121
THE PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM MAY 27, 2010
An Act Strengthening The Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management System, providing for the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Framework, and Institutionalizing the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan, appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes (DRRM Act 2010)
Hello! I've created this PowerPoint presentation as a requisite in Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction subject during SY 2019–2020.
Concept of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM)
- Disaster Risk Reduction
- Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (CBDRRM) for Preparedness
Should you need a .pptx file, kindly email me at rd.chrxlr@gmail.com.
Jose Don T De Alban, State of Philippine Forest and Important Biodiversity Ar...No to mining in Palawan
State of the Philippine Forest and Important Biodiversity Areas (IBAs)
Round Table Discussion on the Resource Valuation Manual
Quezon City
11 March 2005
Jose Don T. De Alban
Conservation Science Research Department
Haribon Foundation
Natural resources are the materials which are required for the survival and prosperity of human beings.
Life of resources can be prolonged by using them diligently
The resources can be useful for a longer period of time and for a larger number of people.
During consumptive use, prevent exploitation, destruction or neglect.
The State of the Philippine Environment Mights Rasing
State of the Philippine Environment presented by Rev. Pepz Cunanan at the Young Leaders Summit 2014, organized by Young People's Ministries
http://pinoyyouth.org
What is Legacy? What does the word mean and how can we leave a “legacy” behind? If we look at the meaning in a dictionary, one would assume that we are talking about a static thing. However, when we talk about the legacy of association meetings, we could not be further from the truth! Whether it is the wealth of knowledge shared, the advancement of science, eradication of illnesses, changes of policy or creating awareness for a societal affliction, legacy is dynamic, develops organically and grows exponentially in accordance with the number of contributors supporting it. Whether we work for an association, venue, bureau or meeting organiser, we can all contribute to legacies. Join this session and be inspired to go further by being the force behind the creation of gifts and legacies for generations to come.
NON GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION - WORLD WILDLIFE FUNDYvonneMaceda
The World Wide Fund for Nature is an international non-governmental organization founded in 1961 that works in the field of wilderness preservation and the reduction of human impact on the environment. It was formerly named the World Wildlife Fund, which remains its official name in Canada and the United States.
“Sacred Water”; 10 years of community managed marine protection supported by ...Marine Ecology Consulting
“Sacred Water”; 10 years of community managed marine protection supported by ecotourism-based income generation at Waitabu Marine Park, Fiji
Helen Sykes and Chinnamma Reddy
Marine Ecology Consulting, Fiji
www.marineecologyfiji.com
www.waitabu.org
www.waitabu.org
Presentation made at the Sustainable Tourism in Small Island Developing States conference, 23-24 November 2017, Seychelles. A partnership of the Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Foundation, IUCN WCPA Tourism and Protected Areas Specialist Group, University of Seychelles, Paris Tourism Sorbonne (IREST), and Global Sustainable Tourism Council.
Builder.ai Founder Sachin Dev Duggal's Strategic Approach to Create an Innova...Ramesh Iyer
In today's fast-changing business world, Companies that adapt and embrace new ideas often need help to keep up with the competition. However, fostering a culture of innovation takes much work. It takes vision, leadership and willingness to take risks in the right proportion. Sachin Dev Duggal, co-founder of Builder.ai, has perfected the art of this balance, creating a company culture where creativity and growth are nurtured at each stage.
GraphRAG is All You need? LLM & Knowledge GraphGuy Korland
Guy Korland, CEO and Co-founder of FalkorDB, will review two articles on the integration of language models with knowledge graphs.
1. Unifying Large Language Models and Knowledge Graphs: A Roadmap.
https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.08302
2. Microsoft Research's GraphRAG paper and a review paper on various uses of knowledge graphs:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/graphrag-unlocking-llm-discovery-on-narrative-private-data/
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
Connector Corner: Automate dynamic content and events by pushing a buttonDianaGray10
Here is something new! In our next Connector Corner webinar, we will demonstrate how you can use a single workflow to:
Create a campaign using Mailchimp with merge tags/fields
Send an interactive Slack channel message (using buttons)
Have the message received by managers and peers along with a test email for review
But there’s more:
In a second workflow supporting the same use case, you’ll see:
Your campaign sent to target colleagues for approval
If the “Approve” button is clicked, a Jira/Zendesk ticket is created for the marketing design team
But—if the “Reject” button is pushed, colleagues will be alerted via Slack message
Join us to learn more about this new, human-in-the-loop capability, brought to you by Integration Service connectors.
And...
Speakers:
Akshay Agnihotri, Product Manager
Charlie Greenberg, Host
Software Delivery At the Speed of AI: Inflectra Invests In AI-Powered QualityInflectra
In this insightful webinar, Inflectra explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming software development and testing. Discover how AI-powered tools are revolutionizing every stage of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), from design and prototyping to testing, deployment, and monitoring.
Learn about:
• The Future of Testing: How AI is shifting testing towards verification, analysis, and higher-level skills, while reducing repetitive tasks.
• Test Automation: How AI-powered test case generation, optimization, and self-healing tests are making testing more efficient and effective.
• Visual Testing: Explore the emerging capabilities of AI in visual testing and how it's set to revolutionize UI verification.
• Inflectra's AI Solutions: See demonstrations of Inflectra's cutting-edge AI tools like the ChatGPT plugin and Azure Open AI platform, designed to streamline your testing process.
Whether you're a developer, tester, or QA professional, this webinar will give you valuable insights into how AI is shaping the future of software delivery.
Key Trends Shaping the Future of Infrastructure.pdfCheryl Hung
Keynote at DIGIT West Expo, Glasgow on 29 May 2024.
Cheryl Hung, ochery.com
Sr Director, Infrastructure Ecosystem, Arm.
The key trends across hardware, cloud and open-source; exploring how these areas are likely to mature and develop over the short and long-term, and then considering how organisations can position themselves to adapt and thrive.
Dev Dives: Train smarter, not harder – active learning and UiPath LLMs for do...UiPathCommunity
💥 Speed, accuracy, and scaling – discover the superpowers of GenAI in action with UiPath Document Understanding and Communications Mining™:
See how to accelerate model training and optimize model performance with active learning
Learn about the latest enhancements to out-of-the-box document processing – with little to no training required
Get an exclusive demo of the new family of UiPath LLMs – GenAI models specialized for processing different types of documents and messages
This is a hands-on session specifically designed for automation developers and AI enthusiasts seeking to enhance their knowledge in leveraging the latest intelligent document processing capabilities offered by UiPath.
Speakers:
👨🏫 Andras Palfi, Senior Product Manager, UiPath
👩🏫 Lenka Dulovicova, Product Program Manager, UiPath
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 3DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 3. In this session, we will cover desktop automation along with UI automation.
Topics covered:
UI automation Introduction,
UI automation Sample
Desktop automation flow
Pradeep Chinnala, Senior Consultant Automation Developer @WonderBotz and UiPath MVP
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Kubernetes & AI - Beauty and the Beast !?! @KCD Istanbul 2024Tobias Schneck
As AI technology is pushing into IT I was wondering myself, as an “infrastructure container kubernetes guy”, how get this fancy AI technology get managed from an infrastructure operational view? Is it possible to apply our lovely cloud native principals as well? What benefit’s both technologies could bring to each other?
Let me take this questions and provide you a short journey through existing deployment models and use cases for AI software. On practical examples, we discuss what cloud/on-premise strategy we may need for applying it to our own infrastructure to get it to work from an enterprise perspective. I want to give an overview about infrastructure requirements and technologies, what could be beneficial or limiting your AI use cases in an enterprise environment. An interactive Demo will give you some insides, what approaches I got already working for real.
Let's dive deeper into the world of ODC! Ricardo Alves (OutSystems) will join us to tell all about the new Data Fabric. After that, Sezen de Bruijn (OutSystems) will get into the details on how to best design a sturdy architecture within ODC.
Essentials of Automations: Optimizing FME Workflows with ParametersSafe Software
Are you looking to streamline your workflows and boost your projects’ efficiency? Do you find yourself searching for ways to add flexibility and control over your FME workflows? If so, you’re in the right place.
Join us for an insightful dive into the world of FME parameters, a critical element in optimizing workflow efficiency. This webinar marks the beginning of our three-part “Essentials of Automation” series. This first webinar is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to utilize parameters effectively: enhancing the flexibility, maintainability, and user control of your FME projects.
Here’s what you’ll gain:
- Essentials of FME Parameters: Understand the pivotal role of parameters, including Reader/Writer, Transformer, User, and FME Flow categories. Discover how they are the key to unlocking automation and optimization within your workflows.
- Practical Applications in FME Form: Delve into key user parameter types including choice, connections, and file URLs. Allow users to control how a workflow runs, making your workflows more reusable. Learn to import values and deliver the best user experience for your workflows while enhancing accuracy.
- Optimization Strategies in FME Flow: Explore the creation and strategic deployment of parameters in FME Flow, including the use of deployment and geometry parameters, to maximize workflow efficiency.
- Pro Tips for Success: Gain insights on parameterizing connections and leveraging new features like Conditional Visibility for clarity and simplicity.
We’ll wrap up with a glimpse into future webinars, followed by a Q&A session to address your specific questions surrounding this topic.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your FME expertise and drive your projects to new heights of efficiency.
Transcript: Selling digital books in 2024: Insights from industry leaders - T...BookNet Canada
The publishing industry has been selling digital audiobooks and ebooks for over a decade and has found its groove. What’s changed? What has stayed the same? Where do we go from here? Join a group of leading sales peers from across the industry for a conversation about the lessons learned since the popularization of digital books, best practices, digital book supply chain management, and more.
Link to video recording: https://bnctechforum.ca/sessions/selling-digital-books-in-2024-insights-from-industry-leaders/
Presented by BookNet Canada on May 28, 2024, with support from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using Deplo...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
Gopinath Rebala is the CTO of OpsMx, where he has overall responsibility for the machine learning and data processing architectures for Secure Software Delivery. Gopi also has a strong connection with our customers, leading design and architecture for strategic implementations. Gopi is a frequent speaker and well-known leader in continuous delivery and integrating security into software delivery.
4. It was established in 1972. A pioneer of the environmental movement and one of the most active environmental organizations in the Philippines nowadays. 1983 HARIBON became a full-fledged nature conservation foundation under the leadership of its first president, Dr. CelsoRoque. Its name was changed from The Haribon Society to the Haribon Foundation for the Conservation of Natural Resources. In 1984, it was registered as a science and research foundation conducting floral and faunal studies and is accredited by the Department of Science and Technology. It is also accredited with the DENR and the USAID as private voluntary organization.
5. refers to the endangered Philippine Eagle, which the roots of the organization is bird watching society. adopts an integrated, multi- disciplinary approach that is participatory and scientifically sound.Its programs include science and research, community-based resource management, environmental defense and membership development.
6. a member of the World Conservation Union (IUCN) and collaborates with international organizations such as Greenpeace, the Wild Bird Society of Japan, Ocean Voice International, World Wide Fund for Nature and BirdLifeInternational maintains a strong network with local environmental groups such as the Green Forum and is a member of the Board of Trustees of the NGOs for Protected Areas (NIPA).
7. A staff of 50 professionals composed of junior scientists, community organizers, lawyers, urban planners and business professionals provide a diverse mix of disciplines within the organization to fulfill the multi- discplinary but integrated nature of conservation and development work
8. HARIBON Board of Directors CHAIR John Lesaca VICE – CHAIR and TREASURER Archimedes E. King CORPORATE SECRETARY Atty. Himerio Garcia IV TRUSTEES Antonio Picazo Dante Ang II Alejandro Flores Jr. Fr. Jose Mario Francisco Helen P. Mayo Atty. Teodulo San Juan Atty. Ferdinand Rafanan Regina Jimenez-Lopez Ex Officio Anabelle E. Plantilla
10. MISSION To promote and undertake community-based resource management strategies in specific sites. To conduct scientific and socio-economic researches on the natural ecosystems for the benefit of Filipino communities and promoting sustainable approaches to development. To raise the national consciousness on sustainable development and promote a constituency for environmental issues through membership.
11. VISION We envision the country's ecosystems to be conserved and managed in a socially and scientifically sound manner. We envision communities that are environmentally aware and responsible stewards of the environment. We envision a Philippine society that ensures equitable access to the benefits of its resources while promoting a quality of life that values the renewability, carrying capacity and the integrity of creation.
12. PROGRAMS Community Organizing and Development Program Science and Research Development Program Environmental Defense - TanggolKalikasan Membership and Chapter Development Program
19. GawadBayaningKalikasan 2011:Honoring Grassroots Struggles for the Environment The GawadBayaningKalikasan (GBK) is an awards event and lecture series honoring Filipino heroes and heroines who have defended the environment and people's rights. The Center for Environmental Concerns, in cooperation with GawadBayaningKalikasan Awards Committee and the GBK's collaborating organizations, is pleased to launch the GawadBayaningKalikasan 2011 (GBK 2011), an awards event and lecture series recognizing exemplary individuals and organizations who have become part of the people's movement to defend our environment, lives, and rights.
20. Fila Supports Road to 2020 Buy any FILA rubber shoes from June 1 to July 15 and you can help restore one million hectares of Philippine Forests! For every purchase of FILA rubber shoes, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Haribon Foundation’s ROAD to 2020 Campaign. Special discounts on items with ROAD to 2020 tags are also available! Check out FILA’s branch near you!
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22. July 30, 2011 at Caliraya-Lumot Watershed, Cavinti, Laguna
26. November 26, 2011 at Tanay, RizalThose joining the activity are requested to take care of their own transportation and food (breakfast, merienda and lunch)
27. The Year of the Forests: The Year of the Forests: a call for the protection and restoration of all natural forests Did you know that 2011 has been declared as the International Year of Forests by the United Nations (UN)? According to the UN Forum on Forests, the declaration was aimed “to raise awareness on sustainable management, conservation and sustainable development of all types of forests.”
28. Adopt a Seedling Campaign Give A Gift Tree PhP100 plants a seedling. Be part of the solution. With every tree planted, the beat of life continues. Global problems may be big but they can be tackled by individual actions. Each of us can do something about climate change through tree planting of native tree species. The decisions you make— from turning on a light switch to riding a car or plane— here and now may have an effect far away and long into the future.The good news is that through tree planting of native trees we are bringing back the natural sequesters of CO2, and the impacts of climate change are abated. Revival of our rainforests is vital to our survival and ensures water supply for agriculture, energy and our household needs.For any occasion, when you give a gift to plant native trees, you’ll delight your loved ones. A gift that endures a lifetime and helps make a lasting difference now and for future generations.Your gift directly benefits Haribon’s ROAD to 2020, a campaign that aims to plant native trees to restore 1 million hectares of forests in the Philippines by year 2020. For PhP100/seedling, you can support our forest restoration activities in Caliraya Watershed in Laguna and denuded forests around the country. You are welcome to plant your seedlings with us.
30. Make a donation to help save the environment Why donate to Haribon? Donations help us not only buy specific equipment, information and educational materials but, more importantly, it buys skills and time for our project sites. With your support, we will be able to continue guiding and passing on skills on environmental conservation and protection to our communities without the worry of time and budget constraints.
31. AmountWhat it can support Php 2,000.00 buys books, journal subscriptions and other reference materials for our research Php 5,000.00 buys the minimum of 5,000 Mangrove seedlings for coastal reforestation projects buys 1 pair of binoculars for Site Assessments and Surveys buys Educational materials for a community buys 1 buoy and markers for establishment of boundaries of Marine Protected Areas, one Marine Protected Area needs atleast 4 buoys buys materials and skills to build artificial reefs Php 7,000.00 buys megaphones for community patrols buys fishnets for fencing off Marine Protected Areas Php 10,000.00 buys a year's worth of gasoline for Marine Protected Area patrol boats supports the production of Haribon-published information materials Php 30,000.00 buys pump boats and search lights for night patrol of Marine Protected Areas buys lighting equipment for night patrol of protected forests and sanctuaries supports scuba diving training for community leaders, their teams and successors for reef monitoring buys time and skills for the training of community leaders on Marine Protected Area Management Php 100,000.00 supports 1 month's field research on our biodiversity in one of the 117 Key Conservation Sites buys time by supporting conservation efforts in Key Conservation Sites of the terrestrial Program Php 150,000.00 buys time by supporting field staff for a year for a Coastal Community project of the Marine Program Though we want to make it possible for people to make a donation via the internet, technical and financial considerations make this impractical at this point. We prefer that donors contact us directly through lines + (63) (2) 434-4642 and 434-4696 or send us an email at act@haribon.org.ph This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to make a donation.
32. Be A Member Be A Member Haribon is only as strong as its membership. We need your help in the task of conserving the country's natural heritage. Yes I want to Help! Posted on 28 March, 2005 - 3:28pm. Be A Member Now By becoming a member you help Haribon in its uphill struggle to conserve the Philippines' remaining refuges of biodiversity. Regular Member PHP 900.00 Youth Member (18 Years old and below) PHP 700.00 Family Membership (2 adults and 3 children below 18 years old) PHP 1,800.00 Non-Philippine residents US$ 35.00 Haring Ibon Magazine (PDF) + Membership US$ 50.00 Haring Ibon Magazine (Print Copy) + Membership Membership benefits: Preferred rates for member's outdoor activities Exclusive discounts at selected establishments Lectures and seminars on the environment/biodiversity Yearly subscription of Haring Ibon Environmental Magazine
33. VOLUNTEER Protecting our country’s endangered species and their habitats is a daunting task and Haribon at times has to rely on the volunteers to accomplish its work. Volunteers are sometimes needed for campaigns, to do legwork, to produce educational materials, to do research. Most volunteer work is done here in Metro Manila, but volunteers sometimes also get sent to sites outside Metro Manila. If you have time to spare, some loose change to spare, and most importantly lots of enthusiasm for nature, give us a call. We can’t promise you any monetary reward, but sometimes knowing you have made a difference, made the country a better place to live in in your own small way, is already reward enough. However, we are currently designing a more responsive volunteer program to ensure that volunteers get a fuller richer experience while working with Haribon. Please visit the website regularly to keep yourself updated on our volunteer program. Give us a call at 434-4642 / 421-1213, or email act@haribon.org.ph This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to know more.
34. Gift Tree Packs Gift Tree Packs are great for any occasion! Don’t get stuck with the usual, give a gift that will endure a lifetime and helps make a lasting difference now and for future generations! Each Gift Tree Pack, worth Php125.00 donation, comes bundled with a Haribon product showcasing the richness of Philippines Biodiversity includes the following. Your donation supports our forest restoration activities using native tree species in our project sites and watershed areas in Luzon and Mindanao. You are welcome to plant your seedlings with us.A Gift Tree Pack is inclusive of: + Commitment to plant one (1) native tree seedling One (1) Haribon product item of your choice One (1) Animalaya card/certificate[click here to see designs].
35. To Avail the Gift Tree Packs, please follow the following steps:1. Download and fill out the order form. Email the form to admin@haribon.org.ph This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or via fax 434.4696. click here to download One of the items below will be bundled with your Gift Tree Pack. Kindly indicate which one in the order form.Factsheets Animalaya Stickers Car Stickers Baller IDButton PinsIbongPinoy Stickers 2: Select payment optionA. Within the PhilippinesOPTION 1. Payments can be made via PAYEASY payment facility in the Haribon website.DONATE NOW>> http://www.haribon.org.ph/actnow.phpOPTION 2. Make a deposit to the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)Account Name: Haribon FoundationBranch: Kalayaan AvenueSavings Account No.: 1991-0036-02B. Outside the Philippines OPTION 1. For international donors, intending to give gift trees to their friends and relatives in the Philippines, payments/donations can be made via the PAYEASY payment facility on the Haribon website.DONATE NOW>> http://www.haribon.org.ph/actnow.phpOPTION 2. Make deposit to the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI).Account Name: Haribon FoundationBranch: Kalayaan AvenueSavings Account No.: 1994-0556-89Swift Code: BOPIPHMM3. Fax/ Email scanned copy of deposit slip to (632) 434-4696 with your complete name and a contact number (landline or mobile). Email scanned copies to admin@haribon.org.ph This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . REMINDER: All availed Gift Tree Packs, both within the Philippines and those that are internationally donated, must be picked up from the Haribon office. Haribon will not mail or do personal deliveries.
36. GLOBAL WARMING The economic value of the water-storing function of forests “can often be significantly higher than the potential timber value of those forests”, according to a 2009 technical paper of the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (CBD Technical Series No. 47). The document further states that forests help not only in storing water but also in improving its quality, as it reduces erosion and keeps rainwater within forest beds, away from pollutants. Yet the facts are that 50 of our 421 rivers are biologically dead, only one third of our river systems are potential sources for drinking water, and more than half of our groundwater, intended for our drinking water supply, are contaminated with coliform, all according to the National Water Resources Board. Meanwhile, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council pegged the amount of damages from 2009's tropical storm Ondoy at P10.45 billion. Forests therefore have a role not only in protecting and increasing water supply but also in improving water quality. At the same time, it also helps prevent flooding because of its water-storage function. But to date, less than one-fourth of the country is still covered with forests, according to forestry statistics of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Dean Rex Victor Cruz of the University of the Philippines Los Banos also reveals that based on his research shows the country needs at least 40% forest cover just to maintain its water-related functions. The Sagip GUBAT (saGipinUgatngBuhay At Tubig) network reiterates its call for the protection and restoration of our forests and for the enactment of the Forest Resources Bill, which embodies these principles. Sagip GUBAT was created last March as a national network of forest conservation advocates.
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39. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have any questions, ideas or suggestions, please feel free to contact us. General Inquiries: act@haribon.org.ph This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Membership/Promotions: membership@haribon.org.ph This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Job Openings: recruitment@haribon.org.ph This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Telephone Numbers: 911-6089, 421-1213 or 434-4642 Fax Number: 434-4696 Office Address: Haribon Foundation 2/F Santos & Sons Building 973 Aurora Boulevard, Quezon City 1109 Philippines