As part of their annual RSTW or Regional Science and Technology Week, the Department of Science and Technology IX will hold a forum on Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) in Dipolog City at the Top Plaza Hotel on July 26, 2016.
The session primarily invites local government units, and will include activities and discussions on weather outlook, the use of Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technologies and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as tools in DRRM, Project NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards) and the Deployment of Early Warning Systems (DEWS) in Region IX.
Present during the event will be BRENDA L. NAZARETH-MANZANO, Regional Director for DOST IX, MARIBEL ENRIQUEZ, Chief Meteorological Officer of PAGASA Zamboanga City, DR. MARIO RODRIGUEZ, Project Leader for Phil-LiDAR, ATTY. ALANIXON SELDA, Administrator & DRRM Officer for the Municipality of Sindanagan, ZDN, and DR. ALFREDO MAHAR LAGMAY, Executive Director of Project NOAH.
The various agencies in the forum will also have displays and exhibits at the Zamboanga del Norte Convention and Sports Center, from July 25-27, during the RSTW.
The RSTW is open to all interested individuals (S&T enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, students, researchers, inventors, innovators, professionals and the general public). ADMISSION IS FREE. For details, please call (062) 991-1024 look for John Apolinario and Bon Padayhag or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/DOSTRegion9 (Bon Padayhag, DOST IX Press Release)
