Center for Women's Resources (CWR)

Remember Ondoy: 10th year

Survivors and their children gathered in Marikina to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Typhoon Ondoy.

Move to Mob

CWR's annual campaign Move to Mob went to Polytechnic University of the Philippines to discuss the link between violence against women and mental health.

‘Ondoy’ spurred new laws but passivity still the norm

#HerStoryOurStory Fellow #HerStoryOurStory, In the News September 28, 2019May 21, 2020climate, climate change, disaster, environment, Ondoy, women 0 Comment

Written by: Jhesset O. Enano, Philippine Daily Inquirer

(Second of three parts)

Sept. 26, 2009, seemed an ordinary Saturday in Marikina City.

Around 11 a.m., Jackeline Parilla, three months pregnant, briefly noted the floodwaters outside her home in Barangay Industrial Valley Complex, a stone’s throw away from Marikina River. But within minutes the waters rose and spilled into her home and others nearby, and reached the level of her waist.

‘Ondoy’ victims still need counseling 10 years later

Media #HerStoryOurStory, In the News September 27, 2019May 21, 2020climate, climate change, disaster, environment, Ondoy, women

Written by: Matthew Reysio-Cruz, Philippine Daily Inquirer

Exactly 10 years after Tropical Storm “Ondoy” (international name: Ketsana) ravaged Marikina City, survivors gathered at the banks of the Marikina River, where they lit candles to commemorate a day that at once felt far away but not far enough.

10 TAON: Paggunita sa hagupit ng Ondoy

Center for Women's Resources #HerStoryOurStory, Events September 27, 2019May 22, 2020climate, climate change, disaster, environment, Marikina, Ondoy

The Center for Women’s Resources, together with Gabriela – Marikina, hosted the lecture-forum, 10 Taon: Paggunita sa Hagupit ng Ondoy | Sumulong, Maging Handa sa Sakuna at Malanday, Marikina City.

10 years after: Memories of Ondoy still fresh

#HerStoryOurStory Fellow #HerStoryOurStory September 26, 2019May 22, 2020climate, climate change, disaster, environment, Ondoy, women

Written by: Lauren Alimondo, Sun Star Baguio

Manila, Philippines- The wrath and damages brought by typhoon Ondoy that hit the country on 2009 remain for women in a village in Marikina city. Mothers cling to hope that it will not repeat.