Philippines increases funding for disaster hazard assessment and response
What happened
The Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards received P1 billion in fresh funding under the current administration. This funding supports disaster prevention initiatives, such as Project NOAH, which is managed by the Department of Science and Technology. Project NOAH was previously terminated by the Duterte administration in 2017, prompting the University of the Philippines to adopt the program.
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Why it matters
The funding supports scientific efforts to mitigate flooding and disaster risks in the Philippines. Experts note that previous flood control interventions, without the support of Project NOAH, were sometimes substandard or non-existent. The Department of Social Welfare and Development and the Department of Science and Technology are both involved in managing public welfare and disaster response.
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Who's involved
- Department of Social Welfare and DevelopmentPhilippine ministry responsible for social services and disaster response.
- Department of Science and TechnologyExecutive ministry driving scientific strategy and disaster prevention initiatives.
- University of the Philippines DilimanUniversity that adopted the Project NOAH disaster prevention program.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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The country might see reduced infrastructure costs and lower insurance premiums due to improved disaster mitigation.
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The entities involved
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Department of Social Welfare and Development
Philippine ministry for social services
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Department of Science and Technology
executive ministry of science and technology in the Philippines