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Building Resilient Communities

Community-led advocacy for climate resilience, environmental protection, and public accountability in Tacloban City and Eastern Visayas.
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Latest news and recent activity.

A curated preview of PH Haiyan's archived public updates and recent field work, carried over from the original website and organized for easier reading.

Environmental Advocacy Featured Story Jul 22, 2026

PH Haiyan and DENR VIII Strengthen Partnership for 74-Hectare Mangrove Restoration Initiative

PH Haiyan Advocacy, Inc. and DENR Region VIII concluded a two-day multi-sectoral workshop and Expanded MOA signing on July 20–21, 2026, strengthening collaboration among government agencies and local stakeholders for the...

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PH Haiyan and DENR VIII Strengthen Partnership for 74-Hectare Mangrove Restoration Initiative
Joint Site Inspection
Coordination Aug 12, 2025
Featured Activity

Joint Site Inspection

PH Haiyan led the first NGO-led site inspection with key agencies along the Tacloban Bypass Road.

The team documented field conditions and right-of-way issues affecting the Adopt-a-Tree campaign.
The inspection helped turn public concern into evidence-based follow-up with agencies.
Tacloban Bypass Road, Tacloban City
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Video Stories

Short-form public stories from PH Haiyan's Facebook page.

These videos pull the advocacy into a more immediate format, with Facebook thumbnails and public view counts preserved as a snapshot for this site.

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₱216.7 Million Nga Pondo Ha Tacloban: Ano Na An Nahitabo?
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₱216.7 Million Nga Pondo Ha Tacloban: Ano Na An Nahitabo?

PH Haiyan Advocacy, Inc. examines the Commission on Audit's (COA) CY 2024 findings involving ₱216.7 million in Tacloban City appropriations, including ₱145.69 million for 33 development infrastructure projects that were not implemented during 2024 and ₱70.99 million in unutilized continuing disaster fund appropriations. Through this video, PH Haiyan raises public awareness and calls for transparency, verification, and updated information from concerned government agencies regarding the status of these projects and public funds.

Tacloban Causeway Project: May Sagot ang DPWH... Pero Kulang Parin sa Mahahalagang Detalye
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Tacloban Causeway Project: May Sagot ang DPWH... Pero Kulang Parin sa Mahahalagang Detalye

This video highlights DPWH’s response to concerns surrounding the Tacloban Causeway Project, while pointing out important details that remain unclear. It emphasizes the need for transparency, public consultation, and accountability to ensure that the project serves the best interests of Tacloban and its people.

𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗘 𝟭:𝗦𝗮𝗽𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗮 𝗯𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗸𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗮𝗰𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗻?
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𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗘 𝟭:𝗦𝗮𝗽𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗮 𝗯𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗸𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗮𝗰𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗻?

Climate resilience is more than just planting mangroves. This episode highlights how environmental protection, disaster preparedness, renewable energy, sustainable livelihoods, and community participation work together to build safer, greener, and stronger communities.

𝐊𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐘𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐍𝐨𝐨𝐧… 𝐃𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐬 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐧.
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𝐊𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐘𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐍𝐨𝐨𝐧… 𝐃𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐬 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐧.

This video emphasizes the importance of making Tacloban more disaster-ready and climate-resilient after the devastating experience of Super Typhoon Yolanda. It highlights the need for stronger infrastructure, environmental protection, community participation, and effective disaster preparedness to ensure a safer and more resilient future for every Taclobanon.

May Paglabag… pero Nasaan ang Resulta? Ang Hindi pa Sinasasagot na Isyu sa LMWD.
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May Paglabag… pero Nasaan ang Resulta? Ang Hindi pa Sinasasagot na Isyu sa LMWD.

A short video calling for accountability in water services, especially when even hospitals are affected, and questioning what ordinary consumers can still expect.

8 Buwan Nang Walang Desisyon? Ano na ang Nangyayari sa Tubig ng Tacloban?
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8 Buwan Nang Walang Desisyon? Ano na ang Nangyayari sa Tubig ng Tacloban?

A public-interest video calling attention to prolonged inaction on Tacloban's water issues and the need for accountable decisions.

Mission Pillars

Three ways PH Haiyan moves from conviction to action.

The organization's work stays anchored in long-view planning, community dialogue, and practical environmental action.

Envision

We advance a long-view vision of Tacloban as a model city for climate resilience, climate-smart planning, and greener public spaces.

Engage

We bring citizens, schools, civic groups, and agencies into public dialogue through forums, letters, and community-facing advocacy.

Empower

We turn concern into action through tree-growing, watershed and bay protection, flood-control advocacy, and practical environmental education.

Community empowerment and environmental advocacy activity
About PH Haiyan

Born from recovery. Focused on long-term resilience.

The history, mission, people, and public purpose behind PH Haiyan Advocacy Inc.

PH Haiyan Advocacy Inc. is a community-based organization focused on climate resilience and environmental protection. Established after Typhoon Yolanda in 2013, our work begins in Tacloban City.

We aim to build Tacloban as a model of climate resilience, setting a standard that can guide other communities. Through environmental restoration, disaster preparedness, and policy advocacy, we turn this vision into action.

We believe real change happens when communities are informed, involved, and empowered.

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What We Do

Work grounded in climate resilience, environmental protection, and community empowerment.

From ecological restoration and disaster preparedness to policy advocacy and youth engagement, PH Haiyan helps turn Tacloban's resilience vision into public action.

Environmental Restoration

PH Haiyan advances mangrove rehabilitation, tree-growing, nursery support, and ecological restoration work that helps protect coastlines, watersheds, and public green spaces.

Climate Resilience

The organization promotes preparedness, adaptive planning, and practical resilience measures so Tacloban can better withstand flooding, storm surge, and other climate risks.

Policy Advocacy

Forums, letters, and direct engagement with agencies are used to press for science-based flood control, transparent planning, and timely government action.

Community Empowerment

Work stays community-based by involving residents, volunteers, partner groups, and civic leaders in discussions, site activities, and public problem-solving.

Youth Climate Leadership

PH Haiyan invests in the next generation through student forums, climate conferences, and public education that help young people become informed environmental advocates.

Watershed and Coastal Stewardship

The advocacy links water systems, coastal protection, and long-term land care through watershed proposals, coastal restoration, and climate learning initiatives.

Archive Highlights

From mangrove restoration to the push for a flood-free Tacloban.

These archive highlights carry PH Haiyan's work from coastal restoration and youth climate education to watershed proposals and the flood-control forum that brought agencies and stakeholders into a shared commitment.

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Flood Control Mitigation Forum and Manifesto for a Flood-Free Tacloban
Flood Control Forum 2025

Flood Control Mitigation Forum and Manifesto for a Flood-Free Tacloban

After Tropical Storm Kristine exposed how vulnerable communities remain, PH Haiyan organized a public forum with EVSU to push for urgent flood-control review before the next storm.

Archive note

PH Haiyan requested a copy of Tacloban City's Flood Control Master Plan from DPWH and organized the forum in partnership with Eastern Visayas State University. A key outcome was the signing of the Manifesto of Commitment for a Flood-Free Tacloban, uniting agencies, academic institutions, civic groups, and residents behind sustainable flood-control solutions.

EVSU Tacloban Tacloban City, Leyte
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Balugo Watershed Reforestation and Climate Resiliency Learning Center Proposal
Watershed Initiative 2024

Balugo Watershed Reforestation and Climate Resiliency Learning Center Proposal

PH Haiyan expanded its vision with proposals for a 364-hectare watershed above Balugo Falls and a climate resiliency lea...

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Regional Conference on Climate Adaptation and Mitigation for College Students
Youth Climate Forum 2017

Regional Conference on Climate Adaptation and Mitigation for College Students

PH Haiyan gathered 250 students from State Universities in Region 8 to help form a new generation of climate advocates.

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46-Hectare Mangrove Reforestation Along Tacloban's Coastline
Environmental Restoration 2017

46-Hectare Mangrove Reforestation Along Tacloban's Coastline

In 2017, PH Haiyan proposed and implemented a 46-hectare mangrove reforestation project with DENR to strengthen Tacloban...

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Project Archive

Four core projects from the original PH Haiyan program archive.

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Support the Mission

Be part of a more resilient tomorrow.

Support the people and programs behind tree-growing, flood-control advocacy, community forums, watershed protection, and public-interest environmental work.

From mangrove restoration and public forums to watershed protection and civic advocacy in Tacloban City.

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