Lockdown measures as an effect of the coronavirus pandemic was set and made the world rest its operations. Although no one is exempted of the consequences caused by COVID-19, but…

Continue ReadingA dressmaker’s small steps for survival in the time of corona outbreak

A dressmaker’s small steps for survival in the time of corona outbreak

ECOWEBHighlights | Community solidarity groups of Abaga and Barit, Balindong, Lanao del Sur have put forward their main priority of having multi-purpose community facilities in their barangay. This was proposed…

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Provision of Multi-Purpose Community Facilities

ECOWEBHighlights | Through the #USAIDMarawiResponseProject in partnership with Plan International, Barangay Tiowi, Butig, Lanao del Sur was granted with five solar streetlights as part of the project's social cohesion component.…

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Installation of Solar Streetlights

In the year 2020, three typhoons hit Rizal province and left a mark of its ferocity. October 25, 2020 when typhoon Quinta (international name Molave) hits Rizal under signal number…

Continue ReadingUlysses-affected org in Rizal builds bamboo bridges outside, inside their homes due to water rise

Ulysses-affected org in Rizal builds bamboo bridges outside, inside their homes due to water rise

The Ecosystems Work for Essential Benefits (EcoWEB) was also hailed the best Civil Society Organization owing to its valuable efforts in strengthening the Survivor & Community-Led Response as an innovative…

Continue ReadingNDRRMC RECOGNIZES EXEMPLARY LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS, ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS IN ITS 21ST GAWAD KALASAG

NDRRMC RECOGNIZES EXEMPLARY LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS, ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS IN ITS 21ST GAWAD KALASAG

As ECOWEB continues its advocacy on localization through Survivors and Community-led Response (sclr) approach, Self-Help Group (SHG) leaders facilitated the distribution of cash assistance in their respective purok. Allowing them…

Continue ReadingRecognizing community initiative of Typhoon-Vinta hit barangay in Munai, Lanao del Norte from cash assistance

Recognizing community initiative of Typhoon-Vinta hit barangay in Munai, Lanao del Norte from cash assistance

How can donors respond to emergencies rapidly, effectively, and with dignity to the survivors? In the Philippines, we are used to seeing food packs containing rice, sardines, noodles, and some…

Continue ReadingCash and Vouchers as effective response to a crisis

Cash and Vouchers as effective response to a crisis

  by Carino V. Antequisa “Sa ngayon mga 50% sa mga households along the main road mula San Julian to Oras ang apektado, lalo na ang mga bahay na made…

Continue ReadingTyphoon Ambo (Vongfong) hits ECOWEB partner-municipalities in Eastern Samar
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Pre-emptive evacuation in Dolores in the morning of May 14. Photo courtesy from Alren Beronio

Typhoon Ambo (Vongfong) hits ECOWEB partner-municipalities in Eastern Samar

Distance means so little when service to humanity calls out. It does not stop humanitarian workers from realizing the true essence of “bayanihan” . COVID-19 neither separates nor divides people,…

Continue ReadingSenior, elderly group in Caloocan opts for cash aid, distributes rice to members

Senior, elderly group in Caloocan opts for cash aid, distributes rice to members

A strong heart and an optimistic mind. Two different stories get the better of COVID-19 through maximizing resources and channeling aid through localization – allowing space for the locals to…

Continue ReadingEarthquake to COVID-19 Outbreak: Two Stories of Sustainability in Cotabato

Earthquake to COVID-19 Outbreak: Two Stories of Sustainability in Cotabato