In connection with the Presidential Executive Order No. 137, it designates the month of July as the National Disaster Consciousness Month (NDCM) in order to heighten public awareness on the importance of disaster prevention, mitigation and preparedness.
All national government agencies, local government units, non-government organizations, private sector, media, academe and other stakeholders working towards the promotion of social welfare, human security and environmental protection are participating in this month-long observance.
Nationwide activities include Nationwide Tree Planting activity on the 2nd week and Simultaneous National Earthquake Drill on the 3rd week. (PIA/EJB)