Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Iloilo News Archive Description An account of the resource News, old and new, about Iloilo Province Subject The topic of the resource Iloilo Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Looting, water scarcity feared as El Niño worsens in Iloilo By Ime Sornito -Friday, March 15, 2024 ILOILO – The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) has issued a warning of potential extreme events, including looting and conflicts over water scarcity, as the El Niño phenomenon continues to impact Western Visayas. The Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO) has been directed to prepare for these eventualities. During a recent special meeting of the PDRRMC, concerns were raised regarding the possibility of crimes and conflicts over water shortages. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), El Niño could last until April or May, leading to water shortages for household and drinking purposes, as well as famine due to the inability to cultivate crops over prolonged periods. The situation could result in violent conflicts and looting, said Provincial Board member Rolanda Distura, chairman of the Committee on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan. He stressed the importance of continuous monitoring by police stations, especially in areas with water resources. Reflecting on past experiences as the local chief executive of Dumangas town, Distura remarked that such scenarios are not new and emphasized the need for vigilance and preparedness. He urged disaster managers and PDRRMC members to look beyond immediate concerns and assess the capabilities and capacities for managing such extreme events. The PDRRMC and the Iloilo provincial government, led by Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr., have pledged support for all action plans of the IPPO to ensure peace and order during the El Niño period. The IPPO has been designated as the lead office for Public Safety, one of the five key sectors focused by the newly created Provincial El Niño Task Force. Other key sectors include Food Security, Water Security, Energy Security, and Health Security. The taskforce aims to concentrate on mitigation efforts and implementation of actions and plans to combat the effects of El Niño, and to develop comprehensive strategies for managing and responding to El Niño events across all sectors. Citation Citation of the article Sornito, I. (2024, March 15). Looting, water scarcity feared as El Niño worsens in Iloilo. Panay News, 2. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Looting, water scarcity feared as El Niño worsens in Iloilo Description An account of the resource ILOILO – The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) has issued a warning of potential extreme events, including looting and conflicts over water scarcity, as the El Niño phenomenon continues to impact Western Visayas. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sornito, Ime Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://www.panaynews.net/looting-water-scarcity-feared-as-el-nino-worsens-in-iloilo/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Panay News</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Panay News Incorporated Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 15, 2024 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Subject The topic of the resource Water-supply El Niño Current El Niño Iloilo Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council