Twitter supports disaster preparedness in Philippines with launch of dedicated search prompt
People come to Twitter to learn about news and events unfolding in real-time. Whether it’s breaking news, a traffic tailback in the city, or the latest score in a football match, Twitter is the go-to place to find out #WhatsHappening real-time. In support of this mission to provide real-time information, Twitter today launches a dedicated search prompt to help people stay updated with the latest information from authoritative sources around disaster relief and preparedness efforts in the Philippines. For a country subject to the annual and seasonal influences of monsoons and tropical hurricanes; natural disasters such as floods, volcanic eruption, and more; are highly prevalent in the Philippines. In an expansion of Twitter’s Search Prompt; which was specifically put in place for the public to find clear, credible information focusing on disaster preparedness and emergencies; Twitter has partnered with the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council or NDRRMC (@NDRRMC_OpCe
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