...Typhoon Haiyan, known as Typhoon Yolanda in the Philippines and was recorded to be the strongest typhoon at landfall. The said Typhoon had devastated the Central part of the Philippines. Moreover, the death toll has been rising by eight daily and as of now, 6,000 people recorded to be death. And due to this strategy, the Philippines government responsibility to aid the victims was condemned. While on the other hand, the concept of universalism has practiced once again, when the typhoon ravaged thousands of people lives. The Philippines as a state has a responsibility to protect its citizen in any circumstances, but in this case of catastrophe the government was having difficulties to aid the affected area. Because of the very fact, that the affected area had being isolated. And due to that thousands of people criticize the country’s capability in slow response to the said tragedy but unknowingly thinking that our government does not have that well enough developed resources to aid the people. A government serves as a machinery to regulate the need of the people with that very fact it helps to lessen the problem that’s what just our government did, and it is not complicating the problem but different countries have criticized our county’s capability. For this very reason, this act of condemning complicates the problem because these countries have compared our government’s capability over the other more developed states on responding to the said crisis. In which through this,...
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...Typhoon Haiyan The Philippines have encountered several typhoons this year due to its geographical location. The country has been expecting these occurrences and has been aiming to lessen the casualties for each. However, early in November, the country has been warned about the super typhoon that is approaching. Despite the early warning, the group is curious why there is still a large amount of casualties? Project Description This project is a 5 minute documentary film which tackles climate change and philosophy. It would portray how the richer countries perceive this global issue and their stand on it. Do these countries ignore climate change because they have not felt its wrath? Or is Super Typhoon Haiyan an “eye opener” for the said countries? This project aims to show human responsibility and human suffering as well. Are we, humans, liable for what happened? Methodology and Timelines First, the group will research about typhoon haiyan, climate change and the philosophical aspects, which would last for 5 days (November 16-20). Through this, we would be more knowledgeable about what we will present. After which, a plot would be created, brainstorming with the team to produce the best output. The group aims to finish this in 3 days (November 21-23). Following the plot, the documentary filmmaking would take place, which would be on November 24 until December 4. We are targeting on finishing this as early as possible so we would have ample time to revise the film...
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...The American Red Cross is one of the best examples of organizations that cater to humanitarian response in a multifaceted scale. Founded in 1881 by Clara Barton, the organization began with attending to the needs of injured American soldiers, and has since evolved to blood banking, disaster relief, health services, and emergency response in both local and international settings (American Red Cross, 2014). The ARC lives by the core values of the 5C’s: compassion, collaboration, creativity, credibility, and commitment, both within its members and to the communities it serves. The organization has proven itself to be dedicated in improving the lives of the men, women, and children who have faced man-made and natural disasters, not only in terms of emergency relief, but also in recovery and development (Hamner, 2008). Because of its longevity as an organization and its continued efforts to protect the welfare of persons in need, the ARC has become a paradigm for other humanitarian agencies that intend to expand their reach. At the same time, however, the organization is not immune to risks that challenge its espoused values. As an organization that responds to both local and international emergencies, communication has become an essential tool not only in maintaining the core values of the American Red Cross, but also in improving its performance particularly in terms of inter-agency coordination. Coordination has become one of the biggest challenges present in every humanitarian...
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...Katya Hughes Earth Science April, 9, 2014 Extreme Weather Event Essay On this day November 8, 2013 a hurricane called the Typhoon Haiyan hit. This hurricane hit the Southeast Asia, particularly the Philippines. This hurricane was one of the most powerful Typhoons ever. This hurricane also put 12 million people at risk, killing 6,268 people. It also destroyed homes, trees were knocked down, and people were separated from their families. Haiyan is also the strongest storm recorded at landfall, and unofficially the strongest typhoon ever recorded in terms of wind speed. This hurricane is very dangerous and is nothing to play with. A hurricane forms when two blocks of the earth suddenly slip past one another. The surface where they slip is called the fault or fault plane. The location below the earth’s surface where the earthquake starts is called the hypocenter, and the location directly above it on the surface of the earth is called the epicenter. There is also something called foreshock this happens after a large earthquake occurs then smaller earthquakes occur in the same place. Earthquakes tend to happen along the edge of the oceanic and continental plates. Haiyan, known in the Philippines as Super Typhoon Yolanda, had estimated maximum sustained winds of 195 mph with gusts above 220 mph. first it started to affect the island nation. Next they expected that it would cross the Central Philippines and then re-emerge over open water, before...
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...AGFUND chief lauds dedication of Filipinos 1384178681232617100.jpg APPRECIATION: AGFUND President Prince Talal gestures during an interview with Arab News. (AN photo by Iqbal Hossain) RIYADH: ABDUL HANNAN TAGO Published — Tuesday 12 November 2013 Last update 12 November 2013 2:15 am | نسخة PDF Send to Friend Print News | A A LATEST STORIES IN SAUDI ARABIA 57 held after Chadian-Ethiopian clash 500 Africans rounded up in Makkah 450,000 Saudis to be trained 60% expat teachers get permits Maids from Turkey under consideration More The Arab Gulf Program for Development (AGFUND) is planning to establish a micro-finance bank in the Philippines soon. AGFUND President Prince Talal said this during an exclusive interview with Arab News. He said Filipino expatriates have been working alongside Saudis with sincerity and dedication. Prince Talal pointed out that the offer of assistance through AGFUND was a token of appreciation to acknowledge the contribution of the Filipinos. “The Philippines is a country that gives before it takes,” Prince Talal said, lauding the efforts of thousands of Filipino workers in the Kingdom. The prince said that he will be visiting the Philippines in January to follow up on the proposal of establishing a micro-finance bank. The initiative is timely especially in the wake of the recent typhoon that has devastated many parts of the country. The interview with Arab News will be aired on ABS-CBN TV as part of a special coverage on Prince...
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...This is very tragic an serious This is very tragic an serious Tacloban, Philippines (CNN) -- As the Philippines faced a long, grim path to recovery in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan, the storm plowed into northeastern Vietnam early Monday, packing powerful winds and forcing hundreds of thousands to evacuate. I wonder what they done with the body’s I wonder what they done with the body’s Philippine authorities warned that the typhoon may have killed thousands there, leaving behind a trail of devastation on a scale they'd never seen before. It still doesn’t say were the bodies are, and I wonder if they took care of all the patients It still doesn’t say were the bodies are, and I wonder if they took care of all the patients No electricity. No food. No water. Houses and buildings leveled. Bodies scattered on the streets. Hospitals overrun with patients. Medical supplies running out. And a death toll that could soar. That means more than 1,200 people died That means more than 1,200 people died The Philippine Red Cross estimates that at least 1,200 people were killed by the storm, but that number could grow as officials make their way to remote areas made nearly inaccessible by Haiyan. According to them 10,000 how can Red Cross have more than 1 estimate According to them 10,000 how can Red Cross have more than 1 estimate Others put the toll much higher: The International Committee of the Red Cross said it's realistic to estimate that 10,000 people may have died nationally...
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...fled their homes in western Indonesia in recent days following a series of violent volcanic eruptions, an official said Tuesday. Mount Sinabung on the north of Sumatra island has been hurling out red-hot ash, rocks and torrents of glowing lava up to seven kilometres into the air since the start of the month. Villagers from the nearby Karo district are being evacuated as the volcano, which erupted in September for the first time since 2010, continues to spew ash and rocks. Indonesia located in the Ring of Fire has dozens of active volcanoes, many of which have been known, in the past, to have killed hundreds of people. " Global aid response gathers pace for Philippines"- November 12, 2013- Channel News Asia The global response to Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines gathered...
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...I. Introduction The Coca-Cola Company is the world's largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands. Led by Coca-Cola, one of the world's most valuable and recognizable brands, our Company's portfolio features 16 billion-dollar brands. Globally, we are the No. 1 provider of sparkling beverages, ready-to-drink coffees, and juices and juice drinks. Through the world's largest beverage distribution system, consumers in more than 200 countries enjoy our beverages at a rate of more than 1.8 billion servings a day. With an enduring commitment to building sustainable communities, our Company is focused on initiatives that reduce our environmental footprint, support active, healthy living, create a safe, inclusive work environment for our associates, and enhance the economic development of the communities where we operate. Together with our bottling partners, we rank among the world's top 10 private employers with more than 700,000 system associates. This company is confronted with a great deal of challenges and opportunities. Being part of the social order and society expects, we are encouraged to improve our business practices in ways that respect ethical values, people, communities and the environment. II. The CSR of the Company/Business The Coca-Cola Philippines Company announced on November 15, 2013 that the Coca-Cola system is donating millions of dollar in cash and in-kind contributions to support disaster relief and...
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...GLOBE TELECOM CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Subject: Mgt 19B Corporate Social Responsibility Submitted by: Nica M.Cabigon Globe Telecom Inc. is a provider of telecommunications services. The Company operates mobile, fixed line and broadband networks providing communications services to individual customers, small and medium-sized businesses, and corporate and enterprise clients. It operates through mobile communications services and wireline communications services segments. The mobile communications services segment consists of digital cellular telecommunications services that allow subscribers to make and receive local domestic long distance and international long distance calls international roaming calls mobile data or Internet services and other value added services in any place within the coverage areas. The wireline communications services segment consists of fixed line telecommunications services which offer subscribers local domestic long distance and international long distance voice services in addition to broadband and fixed mobile Internet services and a range of value added services. Globe’s Corporate Social Responsibility Corporate Social Responsibility is already an integral part of Globe’s business strategy and operations. CSR helps them focus on what they are good at and what they are passionate to do. CSR also helps them save resources, minimize the unknown risks within value chain and helps safeguard and bolster Globe’s reputation. Ultimately...
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...bureaucracy, etc. What innovations do you suggest/introduce to uplift its economic status? Our country is one of the world’s fastest growing economies having an emerging economic status. In Asia, Philippines is the fastest growing Asian country. This is evidenced by 7 percent increase in the domestic economy for the third quarter in 2013 having a gross domestic product growth of 7.4 percent in the first three quarters compared with 6.7 percent in the same period in 2012. A property boom and the services sector were the main drivers of the economic expansion. However, our economy is expected to grow about 7 percent only by end of the year as expansion in October-December is stunted by Typhoon Haiyan. Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said Super Typhoon Haiyan would cut up to 0.8 percentage points from gross domestic product growth in the last quarter of the year. Yes, we all know that Philippine economy faced very difficult issues but challenging year in 2013. Let me mention the famous ones, on political and financial issues is the pork barrel scam or what is known as Philippine Assistance Development Fund (PDAF) case, political confrontation between Muslim rebels and government forces (Zamboanga war), “word wars” in senate involving our great political leaders – Senators Miriam and Enrile and the unauthorized release of government funds due to fake SAROs (Special Allotment Release Orders). On natural calamities we have...
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...Joey Velasco who was a very brilliant painter well-known for his painting Table of Hope (Hapag ng Pag-asa) which portrayed Jesus Christ fraternizing with street children instead of his disciples. Joey was suffering cancer. Painting was his motivation through out all his challenges in life. Before he died he helped two street children who were also painted in his last painting – Table of Hope (Hapag ng Pagasa). After the people saw his painting many people were asking on how they could help the street children. He was able to show that art is a good medium to convey message to others and lead to something great. Second was Kristel Padasas, a 27-year-old Catholic volunteer who met her demise during a papal mass for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan last January. Kristel was eager to get close to the Pope during the mass rally. But an unexpected incident happened. The loud speaker fell into her head and it caused Kristel’s death. Third was Dr. Edgardo Gomez, a world-renowned marine biologist who was awarded the rank of National Scientist of the Philippines last year. He vowed to protect the coral reefs even though he received grave threats. Fourth was Ronald Gadayan he was just an ordinary worker with a golden and honest heart, one of the most honest individual who ever worked at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The NAIA Janitor turn-over the cash amounting to Php. 634,896.00 he found at the airport. Aside from the cash, there were also jewelries, wristwatches and sunglasses...
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...Obama’s speech: “Indonesia’s Example to the World”, I will discuss how Obama portrays Indonesia as a Southeast Asia country in five areas: environment, people, economic, politics, and religion. Further, I will bring up the ideas of Orientalism and Othering and discuss whether Obama’s speech reveals these two concepts and how these concepts helped illustrate Indonesia as well as the Southeast Asia region. Indonesia in Obama’s Speech In the first place, with regards to the environmental issue, Obama mentioned about the “tsunami and the volcanic eruptions” (B Obama, 2010). Truly, these are the life threatening environmental problems in not only Indonesia, but also the whole Southeast Asia area. I will cite the most recent event, Typhoon Haiyan in Philippine, as an example (The Guardian, 2013). The frequently bring up of these environmental problems, both in Obama’s speech and 1 mxu033@u.washington.edu Minyue Xu 1364917 other media sources, illustrates the Southeast Asia as a region full of natural disasters and might further evokes sympathy. In the second place, Obama introduced the concept of “people” in Indonesia, which I think...
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...FRENCH PRESIDENT VISITS PHILIPPINES (FEBRUARY 27, 2015) French President Francois Hollande was in the Philippines for a state visit. Isa sa mga pangunahing agenda ng pagbisita ni Hollande ay tungkol sa pagbabago ng klima. Binisita din niya ang Guiuan, Silangang Samar, isang munisipalidad na napinsala ng Bagyong Haiyan, lokal na kilala bilang Bagyong Yolanda. Si Hollande ay dumating sa guian bago magtanghali at naka-iskedyul upang matugunan ang isang pangkat ng mga mangingisda at bisitahin ang simabahan ng bayan, ang merkado at ang paaralan ng Guiuan upang suriin ang pagbawi ng lugar. "I shall be in Guiuan and the purpose of this mission is to announce assistance for the rehabilitation of this poor city," sabi ni Hollande sa isang pres-konperensiya kasama ang Presidenteng Aquino noong Huwebes ng gabi matapos ang kanilang pinalawak na bilateral talk. Ang Guiuan ay kabilang sa mga komunidad na napinsala ng Yolanda, ang pinaka-makapangyarihang bagyo kailanman na naitala sa lupa na pumatay sa higit pitong libong tao. Hollande sees his visit to give a human face to climate change as the Philippines bears the brunt of dozens of deadly storms such as Typhoon Yolanda. REAKSYON: Isang karangalan sa ating bansa ang pagbisita ng Presidente ng Pransiya. Nakakatuwa rin na ang daming bumibisita sa bayan ng Tacloban at mga handang tumulong sa mga tao na nandoon. Ito ay nagpapatunay lang na ang pagmamahalan at pagtutulungan sa isa't isa ay napakaimportante sa lahat ng bagay...
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...ocean showing warming of 0.302 degrees Fahrenheit since 1969. Shrinking ice sheets – the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets have decreased in mass. Declining Arctic sea ice – both the extent and thickness of Arctic sea ice has declined rapidly over the last several decades. Glacial retreat – glaciers are retreating almost everywhere around the world – including in the Alps, Himalayas, Andes, Rockies, Alaska and Africa. Ocean acidification – since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, the acidity of surface ocean waters has increased by about 30 percent. And of course the occurring of extreme events, 2 years ago, our country was hit by a strongest typhoon to be made in the history; Typhoon Yolanda with an international name Typhoon Haiyan. Those were devastating moments as Filipinos; it took a way thousands of lives, homes, businesses, and totally everything. Now, we are experiencing El Niño,...
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...ocean showing warming of 0.302 degrees Fahrenheit since 1969. Shrinking ice sheets – the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets have decreased in mass. Declining Arctic sea ice – both the extent and thickness of Arctic sea ice has declined rapidly over the last several decades. Glacial retreat – glaciers are retreating almost everywhere around the world – including in the Alps, Himalayas, Andes, Rockies, Alaska and Africa. Ocean acidification – since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, the acidity of surface ocean waters has increased by about 30 percent. And of course the occurring of extreme events, 2 years ago, our country was hit by a strongest typhoon to be made in the history; Typhoon Yolanda with an international name Typhoon Haiyan. Those were devastating moments as Filipinos; it took a way thousands of lives, homes, businesses, and totally everything. Now, we are experiencing El Niño,...
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