OCD strengthens ties with Eastern Visayas media

TACLOBAN CITY, May 25 (PNA) -– The Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) is stepping up linkages with the media in the bid to bring disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) information to communities.

OCD Regional Director Edgar Posadas acknowledged the media’s role in spreading information that empowers communities on DRRM.

“We truly appreciate your efforts in ensuring that better information, communication and awareness is conveyed to our stakeholders,” said Posadas during a two-day media gathering that kicked off on Tuesday.

Posadas said that during emergencies, people seek up-to-date, reliable and detailed information. “It is our goal to equip our communicators with adequate knowledge,” he added.

“As the most important source of information in the region, we are privileged to help the media enhance their understanding the fundamentals of DRRM,” Posadas said.

Topics discussed during the gathering are the DRRM system in the country, climate change adaptation, disaster prevention and mitigation, preparedness, response, post-disaster recovery. (PNA)
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