This workshop is a vital component of the Indigenous Peoples Resilience Building Project (IPR Project), a broader initiative aimed at enhancing the socio-economic resilience and self-determination of Indigenous Peoples (IPs)…

Continue ReadingUniting Tradition and Modernity: Integrating Indigenous Practices in Disaster Preparedness and Climate Resilience in Local Government Plans

Uniting Tradition and Modernity: Integrating Indigenous Practices in Disaster Preparedness and Climate Resilience in Local Government Plans

The workshop featured a series of activities designed to foster peace and resilience. Islam comes from the word “Salam”, meaning peace. This principle lies at the heart of a pivotal…

Continue ReadingBuilding Bridges of Peace: A Workshop for Madrasah Parents in Initao

Building Bridges of Peace: A Workshop for Madrasah Parents in Initao

(by Rockrock Antequisa, PDA, ECOWEB) In the Philippines, traditional attire is a symbol of ethnic identity. Most indigenous group have attires with elaborate distinctive combination of colors. It is unusual…

Continue ReadingResolving Conflict, Building Resilience Among Indigenous Peoples

Resolving Conflict, Building Resilience Among Indigenous Peoples

(by Rockrock Antequisa, PDA, ECOWEB) The Manobo indigenous people The Manobo are one of the the largest ethnolinguistic groups among the Indigenous Peoples (IP) in Mindanao, the second largest island…

Continue ReadingIncreasing climate resilience through boat transport project

Increasing climate resilience through boat transport project

One date, two connected historic events May 23 – the Fourth Anniversary of the start of the Marawi Siege and the Fifth Anniversary of the World Humanitarian Summit (WHS). The…

Continue ReadingCommemorating Marawi Siege, Revisiting the World Humanitarian Summit

Commemorating Marawi Siege, Revisiting the World Humanitarian Summit

As part of ECOWEB's initiative in commemoration of the 3rd year anniversary of the Marawi crisis and the 2020 Eid al-Fitr celebration, 150 families from Bakwit Village in Saguiaran, Lanao…

Continue ReadingInitiative for 3-year Marawi battle anniv, Eid al-Fitr celeb: IDPs in Bakwit Village devote cash aid for food packs, hygiene kits

Initiative for 3-year Marawi battle anniv, Eid al-Fitr celeb: IDPs in Bakwit Village devote cash aid for food packs, hygiene kits

Representing the 14 Basic Sectors including the Victims of Disaster and Calamities (VDC), the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) VDC Sectoral Council and Sectoral Representatives Council have submitted to the Office…

Continue ReadingBayanihan to Heal as One: Joint Resolution of Basic Sectors and Civil Society on Proposed Guidelines to Promote Whole of Society Approach in COVID-19 Response

Bayanihan to Heal as One: Joint Resolution of Basic Sectors and Civil Society on Proposed Guidelines to Promote Whole of Society Approach in COVID-19 Response

Regina S. Antequisa, Executive Director of ECOWEB as sectoral representative of National Anti-Poverty Commision - Victims of Disaster and Calamities (NAPC-VDC) is giving its utmost support and representation on advocating…

Continue ReadingNAPC-VDC with SRC’s Resolution on COVID-19 for NDRRMC: Call to Action on the Government for Improved National Community Quarantine on COVID-19 Response

NAPC-VDC with SRC’s Resolution on COVID-19 for NDRRMC: Call to Action on the Government for Improved National Community Quarantine on COVID-19 Response

Five aspirants aiming to live the reality of dreams lifted themselves through taking up Heavy Equipment Operation (Forklift) Training. After having completed Driving NC II (Straight Truck) last November 29,…

Continue ReadingFive forklift trainees hopeful to improve conditions, ready for deployment

Five forklift trainees hopeful to improve conditions, ready for deployment

EB No. 1 - As of November 2, 2019 Pertaining to: Series of Earthquakes with Epicenters in the Municipalities of Tulunan and Makilala, Cotabato Province, Region XII, Mindanao, Philippines Dates…

Continue ReadingEMERGENCY BULLETIN: North Cotabato Earthquake

EMERGENCY BULLETIN: North Cotabato Earthquake