
July doesn’t only bear witness to National Disaster Consciousness Month, but also pays tribute to Philippine Business Week. So in the spirit of raising awareness of the two, we at COCOGEN have decided to hit two birds with one stone and talk about business AND disasters; that is, in the form of a Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan. Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) plan is a process organizations follow to prepare for any unforeseen risks. This is usually a single, agreed term planned together by key personnel in a company as a preparation plan in the event of natural disasters, cyber attacks, data loss, or human errors that may affect continuity of business operations. No matter the size of your business, having a BCDR plan is highly recommended, especially with the fact that the Philippines is ranked second in the list of countries most prone to natural disasters. So if you take your business seriously, pay attention and take note of these advantages of having a BCDR plan: It prepares the company against natural disasters. The Philippines lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire which makes the country vulnerable to earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions. Also, being near the Pacific Ocean where most of the weather disturbances form, the country is frequently visited by thunderstorms and typhoons. With these much circumstances out of your control, having a BCDR plan is exactly what you can rely on. It might not prevent natural disasters from happening but it can save your company from losing valuable business data and assets.