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"The technology is very nice and well-developed, but we can't fully share it with the whole Region X as the participants are limited. The purpose of the
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.
Phivolcs launches self-check app for earthquake safety of houses ByRaheema Velasco 423 '); Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs – DOST) launched a mobile application that can assess the vulnerability of houses to strong earthquakes. “Earthquakes per se do not kill people, building collapses do,” DOST Undersecretary Renato Solidum Jr. said. Called “How Safe Is My House?,” this application provides a simple and easy-to-use tool for owners and occupants of residential houses and other one to two storey concrete hollow block houses. Users will have to answer 12...