Manila, Sept. 3 -- The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has partnered with Operation Blessing Foundation Philippines Inc. (OBFPI), a non-government organization, as part of its efforts to enhance disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts across the country.

The partnership was formalized through the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in Camp Aguinaldo on Tuesday, the OCD said in a statement on Wednesday.

"The Philippines is a country exposed to risks from natural disasters. We are highly vulnerable to hazards brought about by typhoons, floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, and landslides. This predicament calls for an enhanced engagement between government and the private sector," Civil Defense Administrator Undersecretary...