• OCD Asec. Laurence Mina said barangay officials in Eastern Visayas need backup warning methods like megaphones, bells, and patrols when phone signals fail during disasters, stressing year-round preparedness to save lives.
• The Office of Civil Defense, with the Philippine Air Force, airlifted relief goods to the isolated Mamanwa tribe in Biliran, fulfilling a promise after Typhoon Opong and ensuring no one is left behind.
• Scientists urge a shift in perspective, stating earthquakes are essential geological forces that shape landscapes, release pressure, and drive scientific progress, not just symbols of destruction.
OCD Urges Eastern Visayas Barangays to Prepare Backup Warning Systems When Signals Fail 
OCD 8 Brings Hope to Isolated Mamanwa Tribe After Typhoon Opong 
Despite destruction, earthquakes offer hidden benefits, experts say