Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, supporting the call of the President and the Senate to invest more in disaster-resilient infrastructures
The Philippines is no stranger to extreme climate-related disasters—from volcanic eruptions, flooding, and to devastating typhoons every year. Amidst a time of multiple risks and uncertainties posed by the Covid-19 pandemic and other calamities, there still lies the big challenge for disaster preparedness, especially for harnessing disaster-resilient infrastructures. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) underscores […]