Manila, June 25 -- The Office of Civil Defense in Bicol (OCD-5) on Wednesday lauded the newly established Bicol Regional Federation of Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officers Association, which seeks to share best practices for managing disasters in the region.

In an interview, OCD-5 assistant regional director Jessar Adornado said the federation could enhance the effectiveness of assistance efforts, promote protocols, and ensure timely and coordinated responses across provinces during a disaster.

"With this organization, the assistance and cooperation of affected local government units (LGUs) and their neighboring towns will strengthen collaboration. It also provides a way to understand what is needed on the ground. We co...