PHIVOLCS
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Tuesday, Nov. 15 led the unveiling of the 3D Philippines (3DPH) Information System a centralized database system that can provide scientific information for research, planning, and disaster risk reduction initiatives.
Jeffrey Perez, supervising science research specialist of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. (Screenshot from Zoom) LAOAG CITY - The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) urged local government units (LGUs) in the Ilocos Region on Thursday to make sure all the structures in their respective areas of responsibility have the necessary building permits. Jeffrey Perez, Phivolcs supervising science research specialist, issued the reminder almost a month after Northern Luzon was hit by a magnitude 7 earthquake, and more than a week after the magnitude 5.5 temblor in Davao del Sur. In a Zoom media forum, Perez underscored the importance of securing a building permit before erecting structures to ensure that buildings can withstand strong quakes. "To ensure the structural integrity of all buildings, our LGUs should see to it that [the owners] have secured the necessary permits," he said, adding that the issuance of building permits covers