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Discarding plastics brings new life

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Ham Radio Boosts Philippines' Disaster Preparedness

The Republic of the Philippines is a group of more than 7600 islands over a vast, largely undeveloped area. The country’s location, near the equator, leaves the population at risk for typhoons, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

United Methodist communication specialist April Mercado says around the world ham radio is a hobby, but in her home country, the Philippines, amateur radio can be a lifesaving tool in a natural disaster.

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