SENATE OFFICE, Manila, May 10, 2011-“Typhoon ‘Bebeng’ is another reminder for the government to invest in the development of Philippine Disaster Science and Management Center (DSMC) which will be the center for research and training on disaster preparedness in the country,” Senator Edgardo J. Angara said, in his reaction due to the damaged brought by the recent tropical storm which whooped Luzon and the Visayas region.
“In the preparation of the nation for dealing with disasters like the common storms that hit the country or the devastating earthquake that recently hit Japan, the DSMC is equipped to assist the country to be better prepared to plan and manage disaster,” Angara said who chairs the Congressional Commission on Science Technology and Engineering (COMSTE).
“The DSMC was conceptualized dealing with the goal of assisting the country for a comprehensive prepared plan and manage disasters where the center also conducted series of lectures from distinguished local and foreign scientists and experts that introduced the effects of climate change in the local setting,” Angara said, adding that Japan, Korea and Taiwan have all willingly exchanged information with local experts, sharing their knowledge and data.
“The three countries have all experienced natural disasters and have implemented measures based on Science and Technology to better prepare their citizens for disasters,” he said, citing that Hyogo prefecture that has a Disaster Reduction Learning Center which recently hosted the training of local scientists and engineers from PAGASA and other institutes where the lessons learned from their experiences will be incorporated locally.
Angara stressed that the country need DSMC to help us prepare for the earthquakes and similar disasters that will continue to threaten the country. “There is a need to be understood by the government how to develop an advanced and real-time information dissemination strategy to handle such event so that the citizenry can take precautionary measures and be better prepared against disasters,” Angara ended.
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) initially reported yesterday that the recent typhoon resulted to the death of 15 persons, 3 missing and 111,773 individuals were affected. Today, the NDRRMC will conduct survey of the extent of damages caused by typhoon Bebeng. (Jason de Asis)
11 comments:
Disaster science center is really a big help to the citizenry. Senator Ed always remind the government for the welfare of the Filipino people. We are proud to have like Senator Ed. We are hoping that other solon would have the same thinking like eddie.
Matagal ng panawagan yan ni SEDJA sana bigyang prayoridad para din lang naman iyan sa kapakanan ng mamamayan. Malaking tulong po iyan lalo na sa mga residente sa mga low lying areas at iba pang kalamidad na pwede agad mapaghandaan ng mga tao.
In my owned opinion Disaster science center might help to prevent people in danger. But if it like the recent Japan tragedy, it is impossible to handle such kind of disaster. Japan is hightech in terms of technology and what happened? if that will be the same situation in the Philippines. I dont know if such kind of center will help the people. Its a waste of money.
latest technology in early warnings device for the people will help to reduce casualty if the Philippines will experience the same phenomenon in Japan. The Senator is right. Even Senator Legarda supports this measure for the populace.
Tama si Senador diyan sa mungkahing yan. Itong bagyong Bebeng ay nagbigay na mahigit 40 na patay ayon sa NDRRMC at posibleng tumaas pa batay sa kanilang monitoring. Dapat talaga i-develop ng gubyerno natin ang disaster center sa Pilipinas para maiwasan natin ang matinding epekto ng kalamidad.
Mali pala napindot ko 24 na patay sa bagyo bebeng.
Sana dito dalhin sa Aurora ni Senator yung main office ng disaster science para dagdag sa kaunlaran. Meron na po kaming UP campus dito, ASCOT, hightech na weather bureau, magagandang kalsada, special economic zone, airport, KOIKA, world class na mga tulay at may hospital na itinatayo na pagkalaki-laki.
That's great. The establishment of the disaster management center should be a national priority by president Aquino in for better mitigation dealing with disasters like the devastating earthquake that hit Japan, typhoon bebeng and others. Scientists can help officials and LGU's to handle natural calamities. Sir Ed is in the right path to help us prepare disasters that will continue to threaten our country.
Hus...Kagi ko mga tolay lang sa barangay mas unang makakaalam niyan sa disaster.
It might help. Yes.
Ayus. Let us all support this measure of edgardo to address the problem in disaster like the possible effect of earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, volcanic eruptions etc... here in the Philippines.
Post a Comment