Civil Defense Northern Mindanao - Region X

07/10/2026

The Office of Civil Defense family wishes our Civil Defense Administrator, Undersecretary Harold Cabreros, a happy birthday!

From your OCD family, we thank you, Sir, for your leadership and years of dedicated service to our country, and for inspiring us through your commitment, wisdom, and guidance as we carry out our mission to serve and protect our nation.

As you celebrate another year, may you be blessed with good health, strength, continued success, and more meaningful years of service to our country and our fellow Filipinos.

Our warmest birthday greetings and appreciation, Sir!

From your Office of Civil Defense family.

07/10/2026

The Office of Civil Defense–Northern Mindanao (OCD-X) conducted a Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) Training to strengthen the capacity of disaster risk reduction and management practitioners in assessing the impacts and recovery needs of disaster-affected communities.

The training focused on the principles and processes of PDNA, including the assessment of damages, losses, impacts, and recovery requirements across different sectors. Participants also engaged in practical exercises designed to enhance their skills in gathering, analyzing, and validating post-disaster information.

OCD-X emphasized that an effective PDNA is essential in developing evidence-based recovery and rehabilitation plans, ensuring that interventions and resources are directed toward the priority needs of affected communities.

The activity forms part of OCD-X’s continuing efforts to strengthen disaster management capacities and promote more coordinated, informed, and resilient recovery across Northern Mindanao.

06/10/2026

OCD-X Advances NSRC Operationalization, Prepares for MOP Pilot Testing

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Office of Civil Defense Regional Office X (OCD-X) held a follow-up meeting on the operationalization of the National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC) on October 5, 2026, at the AGCCC Building, Lumbia, Cagayan de Oro City.

The meeting brought together representatives from higher education institutions (HEIs), the Commission on Higher Education Region X (CHED-X), and other concerned stakeholders to review the progress of NSRC implementation and identify the next steps toward strengthening the program in Northern Mindanao.

Among the highlights was the presentation of updates from participating HEIs, including their current number of enlisted and active NSRC volunteers, ongoing trainings, and preparations for upcoming activities. CMU also reported its preparations for the NSRC pilot testing scheduled on November 10–11, 2026.
CHED-X also provided updates on the implementation of CHED Memorandum Order No. 18, s. 2026, noting the progress of HEIs in their NSTP reporting and organizational requirements.

The meeting likewise included coordination for the pilot testing of the NSRC Manual of Operating Procedures (MOP), which was approved as an Interim MOP on August 5, 2026. Stakeholders discussed key preparations, including the roles of the participating LGU and HEI, participant allocation, and logistical arrangements for the pilot activity in Malaybalay City.

The activity reaffirmed the commitment of OCD-X and its partner agencies and HEIs to further organize and strengthen the NSRC as a capable pool of volunteers who can support disaster risk reduction and management efforts in Northern Mindanao.

Through continued coordination and collaboration, stakeholders are working toward an NSRC that is better organized, trained, and ready to contribute when communities need additional support during disasters and emergencies.

05/10/2026

03/10/2026

October 2, 2026 — Office of Civil Defense Region X (OCD-X) Regional Director and Northern Mindanao Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) Chairperson Dir. Antonio B. Sugarol served as resource person during the 14th Regional Assembly of the NSTP Educators Association in Region 10, Inc. (NEAR-10), held on October 1–2, 2026, at Pearlmont Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City.

Dir. Sugarol discussed the Operationalization of School-Based National Service Reserve Corps Units (SBNU), highlighting the importance of organizing and preparing trained students and graduates to support disaster preparedness, response, and other civic welfare activities.

The discussion covered the legal foundations of the National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC), including Republic Act No. 9163 or the National Service Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001, and Republic Act No. 10121 or the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010. It also introduced the interim NSRC Manual of Operating Procedures, which provides guidance on the organization, administration, training, mobilization, and evaluation of NSRC units.

Dir. Sugarol emphasized the operationalization process for SBNU, which includes four major stages: registration, activation, databasing, and utilization or mobilization. These processes help ensure that school-based units are properly organized, documented, trained, and prepared for lawful mobilization when needed.

The presentation also discussed the roles of higher education institutions (HEIs) and technical-vocational institutions (TVIs) in establishing SBNU, as well as the importance of coordination with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), and OCD regional offices.

With the theme, “NSTP for a Safer and Sustainable Communities: Advancing Climate Action, Community Leadership, and Responsive Service,” the regional assembly brought together NSTP educators and coordinators to strengthen NSTP implementation and promote disaster preparedness and resilience within educational institutions.

Through initiatives such as the operationalization of SBNU, OCD-X continues to support efforts to build a culture of preparedness and develop organized, trained, and service-oriented volunteers who can contribute to safer and more resilient communities.

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26/09/2026

PRESS RELEASE
DOST-PAGASA S&T Media Services
Quezon City, 23 September 2026

DOST-PAGASA warns of an intensifying Very Strong El Niño through the first half of 2027.

A Strong El Niño is currently active in the Tropical Pacific and is expected to intensify into a Very Strong El Niño between September–December 2026, potentially persisting through the first half of 2027.

For the Philippines, this may bring warmer temperatures and below-normal rainfall, increasing the risk of dry spells, drought, and water supply stress that could affect agriculture, food security, energy, public health, and the economy.

However, El Niño does not mean that rain will completely stop. The ongoing Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) and active tropical cyclones may still bring short-term heavy rainfall, particularly over the western sections of the country.

Prepare for prolonged dryness, but remain vigilant for episodes of heavy rainfall.

Read more here: https://pagasa.dost.gov.ph/press-release/225