7.03.2012

National Disaster Consciousness Month (NDCM) 2012 Kick-Off Celebration in Butuan City


In observance of National Disaster Consciousness Month (NDCM) in July, different line government agencies are convening for the fun walk as one of the highlights of activities for the month-long celebration. This year’s celebration is anchored on the theme "Ligtas na Bayan, Maunlad na Pamayanan" spearheaded by the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) led by Regional Director Blanche Gobenciong of the Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) Caraga. (PIA-Caraga)



After the fun walk, employees from different line agencies proceed to the Philippine Port Authority (PPA) area for the Hataw exercise, as one of the lined-up activities in celebration of the National Disaster Consciousness Month (NDCM) in July. (PIA-Caraga)



On behalf of the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) Chairperson Regional Director Blanche Gobenciong of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Caraga, Dir. Carmencita Cochingco of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Caraga delivers her message to the participants of the fun walk and Hataw exercise. She also bares in her message that the activity is aimed to promote social welfare, human security, and environmental protection in relation to human-induced disaster.  (PIA-Caraga)